Implementation of Position Sensorless Brushless DC Motor Drive

Ajinkya Golande*, Shilpa Gavali**, Priti Jadhav***, Sakshi Jadhav****
*-**** Department of Electrical Engineering, Vidya Pratishthan's Kamalnayan Bajaj Institute of Engineering and Technology, Baramati, Maharashtra, India.
Periodicity:January - June'2025

Abstract

The implementation of a position sensorless drive for Brushless DC (BLDC) motors enhances reliability, reduces cost, and improves compactness in motor control systems. This study develops a control strategy that eliminates physical position sensors by estimating rotor position through back electromotive force (BEMF) and zero-crossing detection. Advanced techniques such as Phase Locked Loops (PLL) and Sliding Mode Observers (SMO) are applied for accurate commutation under variable load and speed. The system was implemented using a low-cost microcontroller, and experimental validation was conducted to compare performance before and after sensorless integration. Results showed a dust removal efficiency of 94.2%, a reduction in cleaning duration by 18%, and energy consumption per cleaning cycle of 0.025 kWh. Testing was conducted under standard ambient conditions (25°C, 1.01 atm) on a 250 W BLDC motor. Simulation and experimental analysis demonstrated smooth startup, steady-state behavior, and a rotor speed error margin below 3% compared to Hall-sensor-based control, validating the effectiveness of the sensorless design.

Keywords

Sensorless Control, BLDC Motor, Back EMF, Rotor Estimation, Zero-crossing, SMO.

How to Cite this Article?

Golande, A., Gavali, S., Jadhav, P., and Jadhav, S. (2025). Implementation of Position Sensorless Brushless DC Motor Drive. i-manager’s Journal on Instrumentation & Control Engineering, 13(1), 9-16.

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