Deadbeat two-vector model predictive current control for open-winding primary permanent-magnet linear motor

The structure of open-winding motor fed by the dual-inverter can increase the winding terminal voltage of the primary permanent-magnet linear motor (PPMLM). So, it is an effective method to improve the thrust performance of the PPMLM. Based on the detailed derivation of the mathematical model of the open-winding PPMLM and the in-depth analysis of the space voltage vector distribution characteristics of the dual-inverter, a deadbeat two-vector model predictive current control (MPCC) model is proposed in this paper. First, the optimal vector of the inverter 1 is determined by judging the position of the large sector. Second, two optimal vectors of the inverter 2 is determined by judging the position of the small sector. Finally, the duty cycle of the two optimal vectors of the inverter 2 is calculated to realize the proposed deadbeat two-vector MPCC algorithm. Compared with the traditional model predictive torque control (MPTC) and MPCC strategies, the proposed algorithm has the advantages of lower current harmonics (lower 34 % and 44 % under rated conditions, respectively) and better thrust performance (higher 77 % and 61 % under rated conditions, respectively) as well as lower computational complexity. Simulation and experimental results show that the proposed two-vector MPCC has good steady-state and dynamic performances, which can reduce the current harmonics and thrust ripple, and thus improve the motor drive performance compared with the traditional method.