Dániel Bíró, Franz Diwoky and Erich Schmidt
The aim of the paper is to investigate the impacts of simplifications of a reduced-order simulation model of squirrel cage induction machines (SCIMs) by numerical experiments.
Abstract
Purpose
The aim of the paper is to investigate the impacts of simplifications of a reduced-order simulation model of squirrel cage induction machines (SCIMs) by numerical experiments.
Design/methodology/approach
Design of setups to isolate the main influences on the results of the reduced-order model of SCIMs. Results of time-stepping finite element calculations are used as benchmark.
Findings
Whereas neglecting eddy current effects and the assumption of a sinusoidal rotor current distribution leads to acceptable deviations in regular inverter operation, the sampling and interpolation of the machine parameters in a two-axis coordinate system considerably deteriorate the model accuracy. Using a polar coordinate system for this purpose is expected to significantly improve the model quality.
Originality/value
Preparing the ground for a successful, both fast and accurate simulation model of SCIMs as parts of electrified drivetrains.
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Martin Mohr, Oszkár Bíró, Andrej Stermecki and Franz Diwoky
– The aim of the paper is to explain and clarify the pre-processing for a finite element based wound rotor induction machine model.
Abstract
Purpose
The aim of the paper is to explain and clarify the pre-processing for a finite element based wound rotor induction machine model.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper presents two algorithms. The first one speeds up the FE-simulations by changing the input parameter permutation scheme only. The second algorithm speeds up the quint-cubic spline parameter calculation by utilizing the continuity conditions between adjacent segments.
Findings
The paper provides comparisons of the calculation cost to show the advantages of the presented algorithms.
Originality/value
The algorithms explained in this paper allow a practical application of the finite element based model approach for a wound rotor induction machine. Therefore, this work completes the development of the finite element based wound rotor induction machine model.