Adaptive fuzzy logic-controlled surface mount permanent magnet synchronous motor drive

Permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs) are becoming popular in industries due to their fast transient response, high power density and high efficiency. This paper presents rotor field-oriented control of a surface mount permanent magnet synchronous motor drive with a fuzzy logic-based speed controller. A model reference adaptive fuzzy logic controller is utilised in the place of a conventional speed proportional plus integral (PI) controller. Simulation and experimental results are provided to show the applicability of artificial intelligence-based speed control of PMSMs. Results are presented for both conventional PI-based control and proposed adaptive fuzzy logic control and compared. The novelty of the paper lies in the experimental implementation of the adaptive fuzzy logic controller in vector-controlled PMSM drive.