A direct self control (DSC) strategy is applied to an induction motor with
two three-phase stator winding sets. A remarkable reduction in the electrom
agnetic torque harmonics, as well as a meaningful minimization of the machi
ne current distortion, are evidenced with respect to a conventional inducti
on motor. In traction applications! electromagnetic torque harmonics induce
mechanical stress on the transmission apparatus and cause resonance phenom
ena. On the other hand, current harmonics interact with signaling transmiss
ion, deteriorating their quality. Both drawbacks are greatly reduced in the
case of the DSC strategy applied to the proposed unconventional motor. The
refore, the presented results are relevant in electrical traction, showing
that the introduction of induction motors with two three-phase stator windi
ng sets offers new interesting solutions.