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This paper proposes and analyses a methodology to estimate the position of a SRM and remove the position encoder to apply the machine as a flywheel at 50,000 rpm. The machine is modeled with non-linear characteristics, and is simulated under single-pulse operation due to the high-speed. Two configurations of the sensorless method are presented: Robust Method and Sequential Method. The robust configuration identifies the firing angles position only, while the sequential setup can track any position. Both configurations present advantages and disadvantages in relation to the error of estimation and to the number of estimations. The methods are tested in closed-loop speed control. 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