The Application of Average Voltage Estimation Models in Simulation of Permanent Magnet AC Electric Motor and Generator Drive Systems

Cossar, C. and Rezaei, N. (2017) The Application of Average Voltage Estimation Models in Simulation of Permanent Magnet AC Electric Motor and Generator Drive Systems. In: 2017 New Generation of CAS (NGCAS), Genova, Genoa, 6-9 Sept 2017, pp. 237-240. ISBN 9781509064472 (doi: 10.1109/NGCAS.2017.71)

Abstract

This paper explores the application, development and potential benefits of using Average Voltage Estimation techniques in Matlab/Simulink modelling of Permanent Magnet AC (PMAC) electric motor and generator drive systems. These models can include all elements of a multi-technology system; electrical circuits, power electronics, digital control, electro-magnetic machine, dynamic mechanical loads, and in the case of wind turbines also time varying aerodynamic subsystems. The paper compare the performance of an average voltage model against the standard switching converter approach for both PMAC motor and generator drives to ensure the accurate prediction of key operating parameters throughout the complete operating range. The result is that the averaging model performs well for both motor and generator systems but with the significant advantage of greatly accelerated simulation times thus making this technique attractive for system level modelling which also requires detailed modelling of mechanical and possibly aeronautical systems.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Cossar, Mr Calum
• Authors: Cossar, C., and Rezaei, N.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
• ISBN: 9781509064472
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2017 IEEE
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