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EPSRC Reference: GR/H85649/01
Title: HIGH PERFORMANCE BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR CONTROLLERS
Principal Investigator: Wright, Professor M
Other Investigators:
Fahmi, Dr N
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Project Partners:
Eurotherm Process Automation Ltd
Department: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Organisation: Aston University
Scheme: LINK
Starts: 01 April 1993 Ends: 31 March 1996 Value (£): 224,519
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Electric Motor & Drive Systems
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Electronics
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Investigate specifications required for advanced brushless DC motors and drives.Identify key motor parameters and build models for simulation.Design a reflexive approach to machine damage avoidance, including the definition of a hierarchy of safety strategies based on fault detection and local protection.Investigate drive monitoring as a means of preventative maintenance and early fault detection.Carry out performance testing on prototype drives.
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