Optimal efficiency control of switched reluctance generators

This paper investigates the problem of optimal control for accomplishing maximum energy conversion in switched reluctance generators. A controller that determines the optimal turn-on and turn-off angles in the mode of single-pulse operation is proposed. The structure of the controller and its implementation are simple, since the knowledge of the magnetization curves is not required. The suggested generator drive operates in a wide speed range and provides constant dc-link voltage at a desired value, with maximum energy efficiency. Simulation and experimental results are presented to validate the effectiveness and the resulting improvements of the proposed control scheme.