A Method to Improve the System Efficiency of an Electronic Drive Unit: Variable Switching Frequency-Loss Optimization

2026-26-0062

To be published on 01/16/2026

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In electrical engineering, designing and improving inverter and induction motor systems is very important for many industrial uses. Even though these systems are flexible and widely used, one of the main challenges is accurately measuring how much power is lost when they run. Usually, people check the system’s efficiency, but that doesn’t fully explain how or why the power loss happens inside these systems. This paper presents a new way to study power losses without focusing on efficiency. Instead, it uses analytical methods supported by MATLAB programming. The goal is to explore the complex reasons behind power losses in both inverters and induction motors. To do this, the study develops mathematical formulas that describe the different types of losses, such as those from conduction, switching, and magnetic effects. These formulas are based on basic physics and are turned into MATLAB code, which helps connect theory with real-world application. In the end, the project creates a complete model for understanding power losses—without relying on efficiency as a measure. This work shows how using analytical methods and computer tools can give a deeper insight into how inverter and induction motor systems lose power, offering a fresh approach to analyzing and improving these systems.
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BANDA, G., and Sengar, B., "A Method to Improve the System Efficiency of an Electronic Drive Unit: Variable Switching Frequency-Loss Optimization," SAE Technical Paper 2026-26-0062, 2026, .
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To be published on Jan 16, 2026
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2026-26-0062
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Technical Paper
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English