Modelling and co-simulation of a permanent magnet synchronous generator
ISSN: 0332-1649
Article publication date: 5 July 2019
Issue publication date: 15 November 2019
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to obtain an accurate methodology for modelling and analysis of the permanent magnet synchronous generator connected to power electronic components.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper presents the methodology of the co-simulation of a permanent magnet synchronous generator. It combines Simulink, Maxwell and Simplorer software to demonstrate the electrical machine behaviour connected with the power electronics’ circuit. The finite element analysis performed on the designed machine exhibit a more accurate behaviour over simplified Simulink models. Results between both simulation and co-simulation are compared to measurements.
Findings
The co-simulation approach offers a more accurate depiction of the machine behaviour and its interaction with the non-linear circuits.
Research limitations/implications
This paper focuses on the interior permanent magnet type of PMSG and its interaction with a passive rectifier (nonlinear circuit).
Practical implications
The advanced capabilities of the co-simulation method allow to analyse more variations (geometry, materials, etc.), and its interaction with non-linear circuits, than previous simulation techniques.
Originality/value
The co-simulation as a tool for analysis and design of systems interconnected with unconventional and conventional electrical machines and prototypes, and the comparison of the obtained results with classical analysis and design methods, against measurements obtained from the prototype.
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Acknowledgements
Funding: Mexican Council of Science and Technology CONACYT and the Department of Research, Innovation and Higher Education of the Yucatan State SIIES grant number 312140.
Citation
Quintal-Palomo, R.E., Gwozdziewicz, M. and Dybkowski, M. (2019), "Modelling and co-simulation of a permanent magnet synchronous generator", COMPEL - The international journal for computation and mathematics in electrical and electronic engineering, Vol. 38 No. 6, pp. 1904-1917. https://doi.org/10.1108/COMPEL-12-2018-0501
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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