Virtual prototype for co-simulation of hub-motor dynamics with brushless DC motor and elements of fault-tolerant control

Abstract

Abstract The paper describes the virtual prototype of the hub-motor with a planetary gear, brushless direct current motor (BLDCM) and a fault-tolerant control system for Hall Effect sensors failure. The co-simulation model of the BLDCM control system with integration of the hub-motor mechanical part constructed in MSC Adams software based on PI controllers, pulse width modulation (PWM), and fault-tolerant algorithms for Hall Effect sensors failure is described. Simulation results of the hub-motor virtual prototype with the fault-tolerant control system are shown and discussed.