Test setup for BLDC motors

By ?ystein ?verb?

This assignment is the first assignment in the project of IN5590. The project will span over the assignment 4 to assignment 7. The project will end in a open demo where we invite all staff members and students at ROBIN to attend.

The aim for this assignment is to make a description and a sketch for the project.

1) Own topic

I want to make a test setup for various BLDC motors, which is essential for my master's thesis. My thesis focuses on creating a hybrid PWM control system that combines Sine-PWM (SPWM) and Space-Vector PWM (SVPWM) to control a BLDC motor. By merging these two techniques, I aim to achieve more efficient energy consumption in BLDC motors.

To determine if my hybrid PWM technique works effectively, I need a test setup to measure energy consumption. This is the key motivation behind creating the test setup for BLDC motors. Without it, I won't be able to validate the power usage of my design.

2) Goals

The primary goals of the setup are:

• Move a load (0-10 kg) up and down using limit switches. When the motor reaches the top, it should detect this and automatically reverse direction.
• Maintain consistent friction in both upward and downward motions.
• Measure the power consumption of the BLDC motor using the Adafruit INA260 High or Low Side Voltage, Current, Power Sensor. Already purchased
• Ensure safety for people around and reliability for extended operation, running for many hours at a time.
• Implement an encoder for feedback in my FOC (Field-Oriented Control) design on FPGA, with the potential to track speed and other parameters.
• Create an all-in-one setup with a power supply for the BLDC motor, data logging capabilities, and support for different types of BLDC motors.

3) Sketch

Sketch of design

4) Bill of materials

Table with the most important components for your setup.