Simulation and Dynamic Analysis of BLDC Motor Speed Control in Four Quadrants across Diverse Operating Conditions
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https://doi.org/10.62760/iteecs.5.1.2026.176Keywords:
BLDC Motor, Speed control, Power quality, ChopperAbstract
This article presents a comprehensive analysis and simulation of a Brushless DC (BLDC) motor drive system, emphasizing its performance in four-quadrant operations under various operating conditions. The proposed model leverages MATLAB/Simulink and integrates closed loop proportional integral (PI) control with hysteresis current regulation to enhance speed and torque stability. The study demonstrates the model's capability to achieve robust performance, rapid transient response, and efficient energy utilization, including regenerative braking. Comparative evaluations highlight the effectiveness of the proposed control scheme over traditional and advanced methodologies such as fuzzy logic and ANFIS based systems. The findings underscore the system's adaptability to nonlinearities and load disturbances, making it an optimal solution for industrial and electric vehicle applications. Future work suggests exploring AI-based adaptive control to further optimize performance.
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