PMSM Iron Losses

This example shows a test harness for a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) that validates that the iron losses are as expected. The open-circuit test validates the main flux path losses which are defined to be 500W due to hysteresis and 1500W due to eddy current losses. The short-circuit test validates the cross-tooth flux path losses which are defined to be 200W due to hysteresis and 600W due to eddy current losses.

Model

Simulation Results from Simscape Logging

The plot below validates that the iron loss parameters entered into the FEM-Parameterized PMSM block provided the expected behavior in simulation. The sum of the parameter values relevant for the respective test match the transient simulation results.

Results from Real-Time Simulation

This example has been tested on these platforms:

• Speedgoat™ Performance real-time target machine with an Intel® 3.5 GHz i7 multi-core CPU and 4 GB RAM.

• dSPACE® SCALEXIO LabBox with Intel® Core XEON E3-1275v3 at 3.5GHz and 4 GB RAM.

You can run this model in real time with a step size of 70 microseconds by using the Simscape local solver. For small sample rates, a task overrun might occur during the initial task execution due to a cold cache. To avoid this overrun, if the selected platform supports these options, relax the start-up behavior by specifying a limited number of task overruns or increasing the sample time of periodic tasks during the start-up phase of the real-time application.