Real-time model of switched reluctance drive based on a LUT magnetization curve for educational purposes

This paper discusses the implementation of a real-time model of a switched reluctance motor drive for which the parameters of its magnetisation curve are represented by the data in a look-up table. A method of cubic interpolation has been applied for the look-up table approximation in order to provide a high accuracy and realistic performance of the modelled motor drive. The model structure has been optimised for real-time execution in a motion control microcontroller operating under PWM frequency up to 40 kHz. The model is designed to be used in the students' coursework on the specialist subject of electric drive control

Model predictive torque control of a switched reluctance drive with heat dissipation balancing in a power converter

The switched reluctance machines are known for their torque pulsations. The precise torque control is usually implemented by varying commutation angles and applying direct torque control. But still the problem of pulsation occurs during phase change. This paper proposes a model predictive direct torque control method, which cost function takes into account both torque and current control including heat dissipation balancing in a power converter. The proposed control strategy was examined using a simulation model and provides precise torque control. Heat dissipation balancing helps to equalize power modules temperature increasing the maximum output power of the power converter

Plasma Coatings for Protection Against Hydroabrasive and Cavitation Wear

The results of research work on the application of coatings designed to protect the working surfaces of machine parts and mechanisms operating under conditions of hydroabrasive and cavitation wear are presented. Coatings were produced by supersonic atmospheric plasma spraying of powder materials using air as a plasma gas. The experimental list of materials was chosen taking into account the experience of the authors in protecting the details of the propulsion and steering complex of river vessels using coatings applied by subsonic thermal plasma flows

AlGaAs/GaAs Quantum Well Infrared Photodetectors

In this article, we present an overview of a focal plane array (FPA) with 640 × 512 pixels based on the AlGaAs quantum well infrared photodetector (QWIP). The physical principles of the QWIP operation and their parameters for the spectral range of 8–10 μm have been discussed. The technology of the manufacturing FPA based on the QWIP structures with the pixels 384 × 288 and 640 × 512 has been demonstrated. The parameters of the manufactured 640 × 512 FPA with a step of 20 μm have been given. At the operating temperature of 72 K, the temperature resolution of QWIP focal plane arrays is less than 35 mK. The number of defective elements in the matrix does not exceed 0.5%. The stability and uniformity of the FPA have been demonstrated

Equipment and technologies of air-plasma spraying of functional coatings

This article presents a short description of the DC plasma torch "PNK-50" structural features (ITAM SB RAS, Novosibirsk) used for spraying of functional coatings with powder materials as well as gives the results of thermophysical and technological studies of spraying regimes. We present preliminary results of the plasma torch supersonic modification development and the results of industrial approbation of the plasma torch and of multi-purposes functional coatings deposition processes

Equipment and technologies of air-plasma spraying of functional coatings

This article presents a short description of the DC plasma torch "PNK-50" structural features (ITAM SB RAS, Novosibirsk) used for spraying of functional coatings with powder materials as well as gives the results of thermophysical and technological studies of spraying regimes. We present preliminary results of the plasma torch supersonic modification development and the results of industrial approbation of the plasma torch and of multi-purposes functional coatings deposition processes

Equipment and technologies of air-plasma spraying of functional coatings

This article presents a short description of the DC plasma torch "PNK-50" structural features (ITAM SB RAS, Novosibirsk) used for spraying of functional coatings with powder materials as well as gives the results of thermophysical and technological studies of spraying regimes. We present preliminary results of the plasma torch supersonic modification development and the results of industrial approbation of the plasma torch and of multi-purposes functional coatings deposition processes

Plasma Coatings for Protection Against Hydroabrasive and Cavitation Wear

The results of research work on the application of coatings designed to protect the working surfaces of machine parts and mechanisms operating under conditions of hydroabrasive and cavitation wear are presented. Coatings were produced by supersonic atmospheric plasma spraying of powder materials using air as a plasma gas. The experimental list of materials was chosen taking into account the experience of the authors in protecting the details of the propulsion and steering complex of river vessels using coatings applied by subsonic thermal plasma flows