Small Speed Asymptotic Stability Study of an Induction Motor Sensorless Speed Control System with Extended Gopinath Observer

The paper presents a synthesis of an extended Gopinath observer (EGO) and analyzes the asymptotic stability of a squirrel-cage induction motor vector control system with an EGO in its loop. The considered control system is based on the direct rotor flux orientation method (DFOC) and the study of stability is based upon the linearization theorem applied around the equilibrium points of the control system, emphasizing the estimated variation domain of the rotor resistance for which the control system remains asymptotically stable

New Adaptive Observer for Sensorless Induction Motor Drives

The paper deals with a new type of observer for the rotor flux and speed of the induction motor. The new observer is designed to be used within a speed sensorless direct rotor field oriented control of induction motors. In order to present the performances of the new observer, it was compared to extended Luenberger observer. The comparative analysis was simulated using Matlab – Simulink – dSPACE platform

Application of Optical Communication for an Enhanced Health and Safety System in Underground Mine

The continuous monitoring systems developed for health and safety provisions in underground mines have always been a deep concern in mining activity, since this is one of the most dangerous work activities in the world. All mining activities must follow strict regulations that pose an increased responsibility for the design and implementation of novel technologies aiming to enhance both the workers’ and equipment’s safety in underground mines. Coal mines are some of the most dangerous, with high risk of explosion due to pit gas; therefore, we propose the use of visible light communication for local wireless transmission and optical fiber for remote-cabled transmission. We address, in this article, a complete system comprising real-time personnel tracking and environmental methane measurement, as well as the transmission of data, with a detailed explanation of the complete system and technical description with practical solutions applicable for industrial use