Finite element modeling of induction motor for variable speed drives

Author: Alberti Luigi   Bianchi Nicola   Bolognani Silverio  

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd

ISSN: 0332-1649

Source: COMPEL: Int J for Computation and Maths. in Electrical and Electronic Eng., Vol.29, Iss.5, 2010-09, pp. : 1245-1256

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Abstract

Purpose ‐ The purpose of this paper is to present a new finite element technique to simulate variable speed drives. Design/methodology/approach ‐ The induction motor (IM) is simulated according to the adopted control strategy. This allows use of only magnetostatic simulation for both no-load and under-load simulations. Findings ‐ The procedure allows the analysis of the performance of the IM drive taking into account iron saturation in all operation points. Originality/value ‐ The entire system design is considered in the paper, both the electrical machine and the control strategy.

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