Design and analysis of sensorless torque optimization for single phase induction motors

Single phase induction motors are traditionally used in constant speed applications and suffer from unsymmetrical performance. A reliable speed signal can improve their performance and extend their applications as variable speed drives. In this paper, a speed estimation method for these motors is proposed based on a machine model in the stator flux reference frame. The method is examined in a sensorless torque optimization system over a wide operating range. Extensive simulation results prove the validity of the proposed method. Also, the motor performance under the torque optimization system is analyzed.