Sensorless Position Measurement Based on PWM Eddy Current Variation for Switched Reluctance Motor

This paper proposes a new method for indirect sensing of the rotor position in a switched reluctance motor. The method operates with the rotor eddy current losses produced by the PWM converter switching, regardless of magnetic saturation. Experimental results concerning sensivity and performances are schown in a 6/4 30W 3000rpm SRM.