FPGA-based startup for AC electric drives: Application to a greenhouse ventilation system

•A startup algorithm is design for AC synchronous machine.•The algorithm is implemented with a custom VHDL design.•The FPGA-based solution yields to a smooth acceleration ramp for the rotor velocity in the motor.•The AC synchronous machine is applied as a fan drive in a greenhouse.•The AC synchronou...

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