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Abstract

A novel position-free control strategy for permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) based on an improved fuzzy sliding mode observer (FSMO) is proposed to enhance the accuracy of rotor position estimation across different speeds. Traditional sliding mode observers (SMOs) employ a single sliding mode control rate, limiting their precision under varying speed conditions. To address this, the proposed FSMO adaptively adjusts the boundary layer thickness based on system stability and speed, effectively suppressing sliding mode chattering under diverse operating conditions. Additionally, a complex coefficient filter is integrated to mitigate the adverse effects of abrupt boundary layer changes on system stability by filtering the back electromotive force (EMF). Furthermore, a phase-locked loop (PLL) is employed to precisely extract and estimate rotor position and speed. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed FSMO outperforms conventional SMOs and fixed-boundary-layer SMOs, achieving more accurate rotor position and speed estimation across different operating speeds.

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Mr. Yu Nan

Dr. Lei Wang

Dr. Meng Qi

Dr. Zhi Li