K. Lakshmi Varaha Iyer

ORCID: 0000-0003-3281-2815
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Research Areas
  • Electric Motor Design and Analysis
  • Sensorless Control of Electric Motors
  • Multilevel Inverters and Converters
  • Magnetic Properties and Applications
  • Magnetic Bearings and Levitation Dynamics
  • Advanced Battery Technologies Research
  • Wireless Power Transfer Systems
  • Silicon Carbide Semiconductor Technologies
  • Machine Fault Diagnosis Techniques
  • Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technologies
  • Advanced DC-DC Converters
  • Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
  • Induction Heating and Inverter Technology
  • Wind Turbine Control Systems
  • Iterative Learning Control Systems
  • Electric Power Systems and Control
  • Non-Destructive Testing Techniques
  • Power Transformer Diagnostics and Insulation
  • Neural Networks and Applications
  • Advancements in Semiconductor Devices and Circuit Design
  • Magnetic Field Sensors Techniques
  • High voltage insulation and dielectric phenomena
  • Industrial Automation and Control Systems
  • Magnetic Properties of Alloys
  • Energy Load and Power Forecasting

Magna International (United States)
2018-2025

University of Windsor
2011-2024

Magna (Austria)
2023

ORCID
2021

Magna International (Canada)
2020

Windsor Dermatology
2014-2017

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
2008

This paper investigates the torque ripple modeling and minimization for interior permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs). At first, a novel model is proposed in which ripples resulted from spatial harmonics of flux linkage, time stator currents cogging are included. Based on model, genetic algorithm (GA)-based harmonic current optimization approach minimization. In this approach, GA applied to optimize both magnitude phase angle minimize peak-to-peak ripple, sum squares currents,...

10.1109/tia.2017.2704063 article EN IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications 2017-05-12

Permanent magnet (PM) temperature is critical to ensure high-performance and reliable control of permanent synchronous machines (PMSMs) for electric vehicle (EV) applications. High-frequency (HF) voltage injection based approach has been shown be capable PM estimation under all-speed range with simple implementation. This paper improves existing HF by considering the cross-coupling effect. The key temperature-dependent resistance estimated from injected current response. It found that effect...

10.1109/tvt.2017.2778429 article EN IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology 2017-11-29

Vector control plays a critical role in permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drive to deliver the desired torque electrified vehicle applications. Motor speed and stator current depend on various nonlinear parameters that influence performance of PMSM. Moreover, tuning controller using conventional techniques also depends these PMSM parameters. To enhance robustness vector tracking methodology against parameter uncertainties load disturbances, novel deep reinforcement learning (DRL)...

10.1109/tpel.2022.3153845 article EN IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 2022-02-25

As Canada and the world move rapidly toward increased reliance on wind power generation, self-excited induction generators (SEIGs) will play an important role in distributed generation (DWPG). Understanding significance prospects of SEIGs DWPG, first, this paper elucidates fault detection (FD) voltage regulation (VR) aforementioned application. A comprehensive analysis VR faults niche industrial 7.5-hp copper-rotor SEIG conventional aluminum-rotor is performed through numerical simulations,...

10.1109/tie.2012.2188258 article EN IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 2012-02-21

As the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on North American roads continues to rise, driven by shift toward sustainable transportation, understanding economic implications this transition is crucial. This review paper prioritizes an evaluation Total Cost Ownership (TCO) for various types EVs, providing insights into how different driving profiles align with financial benefits EV adoption. It demonstrates that at-home charging and government incentives are pivotal in reducing TCO. The analysis...

10.3390/wevj15110492 article EN cc-by World Electric Vehicle Journal 2024-10-28

This paper presents challenges in an ongoing project related to the design of a premium efficiency three-phase line start permanent magnet synchronous motor (LSPMSM) and proposes exclusive solution through development novel magnetic circuit model. Since LSPMSM is rapidly replacing conventional induction motors industrial applications such as pumps, fans conveyors which require machine operate under both frequent start-stop steady-state conditions for wide range time, trade-off has be reached...

10.1109/tmag.2013.2242869 article EN IEEE Transactions on Magnetics 2013-07-01

Understanding the need for steady-state and transient performance improvement in an interior permanent-magnet synchronous machine (IPMSM) drive, this paper exclusively investigates IPMSM incorporating damper bars rotor of electric motor electrified vehicles (EVs). First, motivation employment is provided justified with a case study. Thereafter, mathematical model drive has been developed based on dq-axis theory validated through experiments performed laboratory containing bars. The then...

10.1109/tie.2014.2367023 article EN IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 2014-11-04

Recently, permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs) are widely used in electrified vehicle applications due to their high efficiency and torque density characteristics. Hence, an approach towards fault prognosis through online monitoring, it is of paramount importance analyze inter-turn short-circuit whose occurrence expected as the insulation wears out frequent start-stop duty both surface-mounted (SPM) interior (IPM) traction machines. This paper puts effort performance SPM IPM under...

10.1109/itec.2014.6861775 article EN 2014-06-01

Integrated charging technology in electric vehicles is expected to reduce the overall cost as well weight of vehicle, while leading fast capability vehicle. Understanding above, this paper puts an effort exclusively investigate interior permanent magnet synchronous machine (IPMSM) drive incorporating damper bars rotor for integrated application vehicles. First, motivation employment IPMSM with provided and justified. Thereafter, a novel parameter determination method based on dq-axis theory...

10.1109/tec.2015.2467970 article EN IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 2015-09-11

The concept of electrified vehicles (EVs) is the best old "new" idea that has been around for last century. Designs have changed to make EVs popular, but until now, no design captured public's imagination or gained market traction. This because consumers need more than facts about EVs; they be wooed into making a bigger commitment EV. winning combination indispensable average North American consumer can found in accessible charging infrastructures, reliable long-life batteries, and increased...

10.1109/mele.2013.2272481 article EN IEEE Electrification Magazine 2013-09-01

Understanding the importance and scanty availability of research literature on parameter estimation line-start permanent magnet synchronous machine (LSPMSM), this paper proposes a novel yet fundamental approach towards estimation. Experiments have been performed laboratory LSPMSM based proposed <i xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">dq</i> axis methodology measurements validated by analyzing performance under different conditions using...

10.1109/tmag.2012.2198208 article EN IEEE Transactions on Magnetics 2012-10-18

Power electronics and motor drive components existing in a conventional electric vehicle (EV) drivetrain employed to propel the EV can also be used charge battery under level 3 fast charging capacity. This integrated technology realized by employing winding inductances of three-phase interior permanent magnet synchronous (IPMSM) for propulsion as line inductors while EV's pack. The difference d- q-axis IPMSM offers unbalanced Thevenin impedances viewed from stator terminals. causes voltages...

10.1109/tvt.2018.2865852 article EN IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology 2018-08-17

During integrated charging (IC) from a single phase ac utility employing permanent magnet machines, the magnetic field produced by sinusoidal current passing through stator windings: 1) affects effective winding inductance used in charger circuit as function of different combinations and 2) produces oscillating torque varying magnitudes rotor position. Understanding these challenges, this paper exclusively investigates electromagnetic effects inside surface-mounted synchronous machine...

10.1109/tmag.2015.2432738 article EN IEEE Transactions on Magnetics 2015-05-12

Understanding the need for improvement in monitoring and protection high performance charging technology a growing demand of EVs/PHEVs, this research manuscript presents part an ongoing project proposes novel low cost dual purpose triangular neural network based module power quality (M&P) elicits its times abnormalities or malfunction off-board level 3 bi-directional charger electric vehicles. Firstly, design implementation device hence, protecting grid has been explained presented through...

10.1109/tsg.2012.2205950 article EN IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 2012-08-07

Centralized generation is being supplemented or replaced fast by distributed generation, a new way of thinking about electricity transmission and distribution. Understanding the significance prospects self-excited induction generators (SEIGs) in wind power (DWPG), this paper firstly presents comprehensive suitability analysis commercially available niche copper-rotor motor (CRIM) conventional aluminum-rotor (ARIM) to be used as above application, through experimental investigations performed...

10.1109/tsg.2012.2197643 article EN IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 2012-05-29

This paper investigates the torque ripple modeling and minimization for interior permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM). At first, a novel model is proposed. In this model, both spatial harmonics of flux linkage current time induced by drive are considered, which includes ripples resulted from torque, reluctance cogging torque. Based on proposed genetic algorithm (GA) based dq-axis harmonic currents optimization approach minimization. approach, GA applied to optimize magnitude phase...

10.1109/icelmach.2016.7732655 article EN 2016-09-01

This investigation presents optimal selection of Proportional Integral (PI) controller parameters for the speed control in Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM). Optimal PI is necessary to improve performance PMSM. For this purpose, uses two evolutionary optimization algorithms namely, Real coded Genetic Algorithm (RGA) and Bio-geography Based Optimization (BBO) algorithm. In order showcase improvements obtained by tuned using RGA BBO algorithms, their performances are compared with...

10.1109/pedes.2016.7914260 article EN 2016-12-01

Traditional proportional-integral (PI) based control has proven to be an influential technique due its advantage of easy implementation and robust performance for EV application. However, these controls are sensitive plant parameters since the motor change over time resulting in reduced efficiency. This paper proposes a new vector permanent magnet synchronous (PMSM) with deep reinforcement learning (DRL) controller An advanced policy gradient algorithm is used develop DRL-based overcome...

10.1109/edpc51184.2020.9388187 article EN 2020-12-08

This paper presents a high efficiency power-density LLC DC-DC converter for Electric Vehicles (EVs) on-board low voltage (LDC) application. In the proposed LDC, primary switches achieve ZVS turn-on and secondary synchronous rectifier ZCS turn-off. To reduce current stress improve efficiency, three phase interleaved converters are paralleled to provide more than 200A load current. Switch-Controlled Capacitor (SCC) technology is used sharing of converter. addition, GaN HEMTs in transformer...

10.1109/apec39645.2020.9124278 article EN 2022 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC) 2020-03-01

Research conducted previously has shown that a battery electric vehicle (BEV) motor design incorporating drive-cycle optimization can lead to achievement of higher torque density consumes less energy over the in comparison conventionally designed motor. Such indirectly extends driving range BEV. Firstly, this paper, baseline fractional slot concentrated winding (FSCW) surface permanent magnet synchronous machine (SPMSM) for direct-drive BEV utilizing conventional approach been developed. A...

10.1109/ecce.2017.8096415 article EN 2022 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) 2017-10-01
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