Software Environment for Online Simulation of Switched Reluctance Machines

Abstract

AbstractSimulations are widely used in the study of both electrical machines and drives. In the literature several simulation programs can be found, which can also be applied in the study of the switched reluctance motors (SRMs). The real-time simulation tool developed by the authors is a novel approach as it enables also online simulations. The control of the SRM can be performed from the computer’s keyboard (by energizing/un-energizing each coil from its corresponding key), from a built-in controller or from an external one, which can be connected via TCP/IP protocol. The program enables parameter changing and instantaneous value displaying during the simulations. The studied machine’s characteristics can be plotted real-time, or after finishing the simulations. All the obtained results can be saved in external files for future data processing. The software tool proved to be very useful both in checking the design of a SRM, but also in setting up and verifying its proper control strategy. The online simulation program can also be practical in teaching electrical machines and drives, and it can be extended to be used in remote laboratories, too.KeywordsElectrical MachineSimulation ProgramPhase CurrentSoftware EnvironmentRotor PositionThese keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.