In this paper, direct torque control (DTC) of fivephase

induction motor is developed. A novel DTC scheme is

proposed, where fast torque response with low ripple in the

stator flux and torque of five-phase induction motor can be

achieved. In comparison with DTC for three phase induction

motor, the five-phase DTC system has thirty-two space voltage

vectors, which provide greater flexibility in selecting the inverter

switching states thus accomplishing a more precise control of the

stator flux and torque. Simulation and experimental results

clearly demonstrate a better dynamic and steady state

performance with DTC for five-phase induction motor, which

suggest that the combination of DTC with multi-phase induction

motor have a great practical prospect in motor drives.