All India Council for Technical Education

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Proforma for submission of proposal under the

RESEARCH PROMOTION SCHEME

Research Promotion Scheme is aimed to create research ambience in the institutes by
promoting research in engineering sciences and innovations in established and newer
technologies; and to generate Masters and Doctoral degree candidates to augment the
supply of research experience faculty and research personnel in the country.
Research and development activities are considered as an essential component of higher
education because of their role in creating new knowledge and insight and imparting
excitement and dynamism to the educational process, as well as make them need based in
view of the national requirements. The objective of this scheme is to create and update the
general research capabilities of the faculty members of the various Technical Institutes. The
proposal should include a specific project theme with a clear statement of the objectives,
details of equipments and other research facilities proposed to be acquired and the expected
deliverables from the project.

Name of the Institute

Address

Velammal College of Engineering and Technology

Velammal College of Engineering & Technology,
Velammal Nagar, Madurai Rameswaram High Road,
Viraganoor, Madurai 625 009
Tamil Nadu, India.

Contact details

Emailprincipal@vcet.

ac.in

FAX0452-

2465285

Telephone:

0452-2465289

Permanent Id of the
Institute

1-8119871

Application Id

1-715055672

Department

EEE

Strength & Weakness

of the Institute

Very fine infrastructure and highly qualified staff members.

Technical Field of proposal

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Title of proposal
IMPROVING DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE OF CNC MACHINE USING SENSORLESS BLDC
MOTOR CONTROLLER
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Abstract
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The work is purely based on improving the dynamic performance of CNC Machine
using sensorless Field oriented control of BLDC Motor. Now-a-days to meet the most
demanding requirements of CNC machine tools, robots and transfer lines in terms of
productivity, accuracy and dynamic performance, brushless DC drives are very
widely used. These drives employ brushless torque motors which are of high torque,
low speed direct drive type taking the FOC approach yields many benefits to PMSM
motor power management. FOC improves the dynamic response of PMSM motors.
Also, FOC control technique offers the greatest cost benefit in motor control. The
performance and reliability of BLDC motor drivers can be improved by improving
the conventional control and sensing techniques with sensorless technology.
The hardware units consist of dSPACE DS1104 DSP, link board,TMS 320F
EXPERIMENTER KIT, driving circuit and PMSM. This project is proposed to design
and implement with help of Matlab-Simulink and dSPACE environment. The
expected outcome of this project is to enhance the dynamic performance of CNC
machines using sensorless FOC technique.
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Objective - Project Significance / Relevance with ongoing academic activities

High Precision Workpiece processing

Small speed ripple, within 1 revolution tolerance in full range speed,

no matter in high speed or low speed.

High precision torque for different solid materials processing.

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Project Impact -Expected outcome

Advanced closed loop vector control and field weakening control make the
VFD qualified for high speed/frequency rotation, up to 15000 revolutions
per minute

Accurate speed control with wide constant power band, in the face of torque
disturbances occurring with variations in material hardness
Improved controlling the rate of movement of tool tip.

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Literature survey on National &International scenario

Paper [1] - International Conference on Electrical Energy Systems, 2011

PSO algorithm applied to permanent magnet synchronous motor for tuning the PID
parameter.

Global optimization and self-updating property of particle swarm makes PSO

controller quick and
intelligent in selecting the proper PI parameters.

PSO controller can also reduce the electromagnetic torque ripple.

PMSM stable and robust.

Paper [2] 12th International Carpathian Control Conference, 2011

A novel modified BF-PSO algorithm termed ABF-PSO is used in tuning a FOPI

controller for PMSM drive.
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Performs better compared to that of PSO, BFO and gradient descent method.
The design specifications like percent overshoot, steady state error are very much
improved in ABF-PSO tuned FOPI controller.

Focused on implementing FOPI controller to the sensor less PMSM drive.

Paper [3] International Conference on Natural Computation,2010

PDPSO method obtains optimum gain of PID controller for DC motor.

PDPSO new variant of PSO is fast because of strong selection principle.

This approach utilizes the global and local best value to search optimal setting of the
state variable by considering security constraints.

This method is reliable and the number of required generation for convergence
decreases with increase of population size.

The performance of proposed method is better than simple PSO-PID Controller.

Paper [4]- International Conference on Industrial Mechatronics and Automation, IEEE2010

The novel method optimizes the parameters of PID controller

using IGA, and obtains the optimized parameters.

The motor's response speed is faster than before, traceability is fine,

and the control effect is improved markedly.

This also illustrates IGA is a method has practical value and good
effect to optimize the PID parameters, and also suitable for control on complex and
high
precision conditions.
Paper [5]- International Conference on Industrial Mechatronics and Automation,2010

Provides a new Particle Swarm Optimizer PID Algorithm according to the analysis of
standard Particle Swarm Optimizer PID and apply it on BLDCM.

It is showed in the simulation experiment that this algorithm successfully solves the
contradiction between contracting and expansion, avoids the premature
phenomenon.

Compared with standard PSOPID this new Particle Swarm Optimizer PID
Algorithm has higher contract accuracy and more satisfying evolution speed,
and has the
advantage of realizing simply and easily.
Following Academicians / Scientists are currently working in this area
1.
Dr. H.K. Verma,
Deputy director and Professor /EEE
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
2.
Prof. Anguluri Rajasekhar, Ravi Kumar Jatoth
National Institute of Technology-Warangal,
Andhra Pradesh-506021, INDIA.
3.
Dr.D.Devaraj
Dean (R & D)
Kalasalingam University, Krishnakoil, Tamilnadu
4.
Dr S.Baskar
Professor, EEE Department
Thiayagaraja college of Engineering
Tamilnadu
Madurai 15.
Reference:
1. Dr. H.K. Verma, Miss Cheshta Jain, A Performance-Dependent PSO based Optimization of
PID Controller for DC Motor, International Conference on Electrical Energy Systems,pp.199202,2011
2. AnguluriRajasekhar, Ravi Kumar Jatoth, Ajith Abraham& Vaclav Snasel, A Novel Hybrid
ABF-PSO algorithm Based Tuning of Optimal FOPI Speed Controller for PMSM Drive, 12th
International Carpathian Control Conference, pp 320-325,2011.
3. Shaozhong Cao, JiTu and Heping Liu, PSO Algorithm-Based Robust design of PID
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Controller for PMSM, International Conference on Natural Computation,pp.3513-3517,2010

4. Ren Yu, Zhao Chengyao ,Optimal PID Controller Design in PMSM Based on Improved
Genetic Algorithm , International Conference on Industrial Mechatronics and
Automation,PP.123-126,IEEE2010
5. D.Devaraj, B.Selvabala, Real-coded genetic algorithm and fuzzy logic approach for realtime tuning of proportionalintegralderivative controller in automatic voltage regulator
system, IET Gener. Transm.Distrib., vol. 3, Iss. 7, pp. 641649, 2009.
6.X.J.Cai,Z.H.Cui,J.C.Zeng and Y.Tan, Performance dependant adaptive particle swarm
optimatization International Journal of innovative computing, Information and control Vol:3,
No: 6B, Pp. 1697-1706, 2007
7. Mehdi Nasri, Hosseinmezamabadi-Pour and Malihemafhfoori, A PSO optimum design of
PID controller for a linear brushless DC motor, world academy of science Engg. and
technology 26, 2007
8. W. Karoni Bacterial foraging oriented by particle swarm optimization strategy for PID
tuning. In GECCO 2008: Proceedings of the Genetic and Evolutionary computation conf,
pages 1823-1826, Atlanta, GA, USA, July 2008. ACM
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Techno-Commercial status / Outcome / IPR / Social benefit /other

Better performance in steady state and transient state response.
Reduction of ripple in torque characteristics.
Steady state error is zero.
Minimum rise time.
Maximum Peak overshoot is zero.
Smooth Speed regulation
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Technical Consultancy / Revenue generation

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Time & activity chart (Project Duration: 36 Months)

Activity

Months(add columns as required)

First Year
1-3

4-6

7-9

Second Year
1012

1315

1518

1921

Third Year
2224

2527

2830

3133

3436

Literature study and

field visit to the
industries
Simulation of PID
Controller and
identification of a
better control scheme
to tune the controller
parameters

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Implementation of
PSO Algorithm, to
obtain optimal value
of Kp,Ki,Kd.
Simulation and
analysis of PSO-PID
Controller for PMSM
Procurement of
hardware components
such as dSPACE
DS1104 DSP Board,
Link board, inverter
driver circuits, PMSM
drive etc
Practical
implementation of the
prototype model in
the laboratory
Practical study on
performance of
dSPACE DS1104 with
Matlabsimulink under
various operating
conditions
Obtain
the
better
dynamic response by
tuning of PID in real
time environment
Continuing
the
practical study
Comparative study of
performance
of
various
industrial
drives
Testing the result
Preparation of final
report, Outcome of
International
publications.
& Implementing the
same in industry
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Facilities / equipment available in the area of research proposed

Name of equipment

Make and model

Cost in Rs.

Year purchased

Digital Storage
Oscilloscope

Scientech

1,00,000

2009

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Design of PID controller kit

, design of Compensator &
Process control simulator

VI Microsystem
Make

35,000

2008

PIC Microcontroller
Development Board

PIC 16F877A

20,000

2011

MATlab 7.6 (Licensed )

MATLAB R2008A

3,97,912

2009

Psim software (Licensed)

PSIM 8.0.5

1,50,000

2011

BLDC Motor ( 4000 RPM,

24V,5.16A,180W)

Powersoft

40,000

2011

ETAP ( Licensed)

ETAP 7.5

2,10,000

2011

Computer ( RAM 2GB,HDD

320GB ) 30 Nos

Pentium IV ( Core II
Duo Processor)
with LCD Monitor

8,50,000

2010

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Budget Estimates Non Recurring

Proposed expenditure
Details

a) Staff for 3 Year

Specifications

Junior Research
Fellow

Total Rs.
Cost in
Lakhs
Rs.
6.36

No of
units

Justifications

--

Salary

b) Expendables

--

1.375

--

c) Travel

--

2.50

--

d) Contingencies

--

1.00

--

e) Visiting Faculty or
Research
Consultants
f) Procured services
(other than (g)) and
metered utilities
g) Add: Institutional
overheads@15% of
(a+b+c+d+e+f)
only

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h) Column Totals

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.625
0.75
3.5602
5
16.170
25

16.17025 Lakhs

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Budget Estimates Recurring

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Total Rs.

7.5 Lakhs

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Proposed equipment/s

Estimate for Year

1

Estimate for Year

2

Estimate for Year

3
2.00

Equipment (including
spares therefore)
&Softwares

1.00

2.00

Operation and
maintenance of
equipment

0.50

1.00

Total

1.50

3.00

1.00
3.00
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Profile of collaborating/participating Industry/s or other orginisation/s, if any.

Name

Address

Website

Contact person ,
designation,
email

Role$ in
collaborating/p
articipating

Financial
commitment#
towards project in
Rs.

Total Rs. (C)

$
Mention role of Industry/orgnisation.
Provide resume of participating personnel from Industry/orgnisation with their strength and role in the research
project.
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Attach copy of letters received from participating industry showing intent / financial commitment etc.

Details of Project Investigator

Name

Dr. A.Shunmugalatha

Exact designation

Professor and Head

Appointment Type

Date of joining

07.06.2010

Scale of
Appointment

Permanent

Department

Electricaland Electronics Engineering

Qualifications

UG: B.E., EEE

PG : M.E., Power
systems

PhD : Electrical
Engineering

Experience in years

Teaching

Industry

Research

Students guided

UG :

PG:

PhD: 10

Publications

National

International

Books

Relevant experience

Attach separately as needed

Other information

DRDO project : DC-DC Converter CSI fed Brushless DC Motor R

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Cell number

9789302741 , 0452 2465289 Ext. 250

Email

asl@vcet.ac.in

Signature

Details of Project Co Investigator1

Name

MrR.J.Venkatesh

Exact designation

Assistant Professor

Appointment Type

Date of joining
Scale of
Appointment

Permanent

01.07.2010
Rs 35,500

Department

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Qualifications

UG: B.E, EEE

PG: M.E, Applied

Electronics

PhD: control
systems (Pursuing)

Experience in years

Teaching : 11

Industry : 01

Research : 04

Students guided

UG : 20

PG : 04

PhD : -

Publications

National : 05

International: 01

Books

Relevant experience

Attach separately as needed

Other information

Give any other information that will help in accepting /funding

this project

Cell number

9283302578

Email

rjv@vcet.ac.in

Signature
Details of Project Co Investigator2
Name

Mr.P.Duraipandy

Exact designation

Assistant Professor

Appointment Type

Permanent

Date of joining
Scale of
Appointment

Department

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Qualifications

UG: B.E, EEE

Experience in years
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Teaching: 06

PG: M.E- Power

System Engineering
Industry : -

01.06.2011
Rs. :27,200/-

PhD: Power System

(Pursuing)
Research : 05
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Students guided

UG: 08

PG:01

PhD

Publications

National
conference: 07

International
Conference: 02

Books: NIL

Relevant experience

Attach separately as needed

Other information

Give any other information that will help in accepting /funding

this project

Cell number

8760918360

Email

Vai_2k4@yahoo.co.in

Signature
Details of Project Co Investigator3
Name

Mr.T.Chandrasekar

Exact designation

Assistant Professor

Appointment Type

Date of joining
Scale of
Appointment

Permanent

07.06.2010
Rs. :27,200/-

Department

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Qualifications

UG : B.E., EEE

PG : M.E., Power
systems

PhD : Power
systems ( pursuing)

Experience in years

Teaching : 12

Industry

Research

Students guided

UG : 12

PG: 1

PhD

Publications

National : 1

International

Books

Relevant experience

Attach separately as needed

Other information

Give any other information that will help in accepting /funding

this project

Cell number

9487661090

Email

tcs@vcet.ac.in

Signature

Details of earlier grants awarded

to the Institute
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e

Name of the
coordinator

Amt sanctioned
NR

Sanction
ed letter
details

Funds
Utilisation
position as on
today

UtilisationCertific
ate details/
Reason for nonsubmission of
UtilisationCertific
ate

Dr.A.Shunmugal
atha
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By signing this certificate, I/We undertake to

Abide by all the rules / regulations regarding utilization of amount that may be granted
to the Institute.
Submit timely progress reportsabout grant utilization.
Submit utilization certificate duly authenticated by CA on/before project period is over.
Return full/partial unutilized grant amount to the Council.

Project forwarded to AICTE

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