Motor Technology
IPM Motor Features
Structure of the IPM (interior permanent magnet) motor
A conventional SPM (surface permanent magnet) motor has a structure in which a permanent magnet is attached to the rotor surface. It only uses magnetic torque from a magnet. On the other hand, the IPM motor uses reluctance through magnetic resistance in addition to magnetic torque by imbedding a permanent magnet in the rotor itself.
Example) SPM.IPM Motor Rotor Structure
IPM (Interior Permanent Magnet) Motor Features
: High torque and high efficiency
High torque and high output is achieved by using reluctance torque in addition to magnetic torque.
: Energy-saving operation
It consumes up to 30% less power compared to conventional SPM motors.
: High-speed rotation
It can respond to high-speed motor rotation by controlling the two types of torque using vector control.
: Safety
Since the permanent magnet is embedded, mechanical safety is improved as, unlike in a SPM, the magnet will not detach due to centrifugal force.
Example of GLP usage
Vector Control Features
While a conventional system (120 degree conduction system) has the current impressed in the motor as a square wave, a vector control impresses voltage which turns into a sine wave towards the rotor's position (angle of the magnet), so it becomes possible to control the motor current.
This feature has the following advantages.
- Operation that is efficient and with low torque pulsation can be attained.
- By being able to control the motor current according to the angle of the magnet, smoother acceleration and accurate stop system can be achieved.
- It can instantly respond to speed changes during load fluctuations.
- Compared with conventional systems, the degree of speed regularity greatly improves when lifting or lowering, regardless of the load.
