A Universal High-Frequency Induction Machine Model and Characterization Method for Arbitrary Stator Winding Connections

Abstract

High-frequency modeling of induction machines plays an important role in investigating motor drive electromagnetic interference issues such as stator winding reflected-wave overvoltage and bearing discharging current. Characterization of high-frequency machine models requires measurements of machine's differential-mode (DM) and common-mode (CM) impedances up to tens of MHz. The machine's stator winding connections, e.g., single-, and series-, parallel-winding Y/Δ configurations, influence the measured DM and CM impedances and model parameters. In this paper, a universal high-frequency equivalent circuit model capable of representing induction machines with arbitrary stator winding connections is proposed. The new model features a simple structure with a straightforward characterization method. Specifically, only one stator winding configuration is required for impedance measurements to fully characterize the machine model for arbitrary stator winding connections. The proposed methodology is demonstrated using a 7.5 hp dual-voltage nine-terminal/lead induction machine and a drive system. The simulated DM and CM impedances as well as the motor overvoltages show excellent agreement with the experimental results. The proposed model and characterization method represent significant improvement in terms of accuracy, applicability/generality, and convenience compared to prior conventional models.