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Maximum Torque per Ampere Operation of Brushless Doubly Fed Induction Machines

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In this paper, an analytical method for increasing the steady state torque per ampere capability for BDFMs, using equivalent circuit is presented. In this approach, uni-current proposition proposed to define a unique current value for optimization, and find the current angel corresponding to maximum torque. The accuracy of the proposition is verified by simulation. The effect of pole pair number selection of power and control windings on maximum torque is explained by dividing torque expression into synchronous and asynchronous terms. Finally, the optimal current values and optimal torque are achieved. Based on the optimal value of torque, or MTPA index, analytical optimization of machine design is suggested, which can be performed by manipulation of components of the MTPA index

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