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Synchronous machine (torque)

Posted 10.06.2013, 05:23 GMT-4 Low-Frequency Electromagnetics Version 4.3 30 Replies

Madhu Maheshwari
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Hi,

I am new to COMSOL. I am tryng to build three phase synchrnous machine model. I have applied three phase voltage to the machine but unable to generate torque in a machine, I do not waht is wrong with my model.

Any help will be highly appreciated. Please find model attached.

Thanks
Madhu
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Jens Krause
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Posted: 1 decade ago 10.06.2013, 08:05 GMT-4
Cannot find the attachment.
Cannot find the attachment.
Madhu Maheshwari
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Posted: 1 decade ago 10.06.2013, 21:28 GMT-4
Thanks Jens Krause

Please find attachment now. Look forward to your reply.

Best
Madhu

Thanks Jens Krause Please find attachment now. Look forward to your reply. Best Madhu

Attachments:

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Posted: 1 decade ago 11.06.2013, 03:11 GMT-4
Hallo Madhu,

I would like to help you, but it is from the mph-file not clear what you
want to do. A few points

+ you can put all in one physics node "rmm"
+ make sure that the current in the two branches of one coil flow in
opposite direction
+ why is the variable definition disabled?


The file as it is does not even run. If you have fixed these problem
post the file again, then we can take another look.

Regards

Jens
Hallo Madhu, I would like to help you, but it is from the mph-file not clear what you want to do. A few points + you can put all in one physics node "rmm" + make sure that the current in the two branches of one coil flow in opposite direction + why is the variable definition disabled? The file as it is does not even run. If you have fixed these problem post the file again, then we can take another look. Regards Jens
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Posted: 1 decade ago 11.06.2013, 23:21 GMT-4
Dear Jens,

I want to do analysis of forces acting on the rotor in static mode and also want to see the change in inductances of the machine due to rotor saliency. I n short I want to do magnetic circuit analysis of machine.

I have attached model with some modification. I have used mf physics because I want to do time dependent analysis. I have applied three phase voltages to the stator and excited rotor circuit by constant DC voltage. I want to see the electromagnetic forces and torque generated in the machine but I am unable to do so, it always shows an error at the end of the simulation that unable to evaluate forces.

Any help from you side will be appreciated. You can do changes in my model if you want to do.

Best,
Madhu
Dear Jens, I want to do analysis of forces acting on the rotor in static mode and also want to see the change in inductances of the machine due to rotor saliency. I n short I want to do magnetic circuit analysis of machine. I have attached model with some modification. I have used mf physics because I want to do time dependent analysis. I have applied three phase voltages to the stator and excited rotor circuit by constant DC voltage. I want to see the electromagnetic forces and torque generated in the machine but I am unable to do so, it always shows an error at the end of the simulation that unable to evaluate forces. Any help from you side will be appreciated. You can do changes in my model if you want to do. Best, Madhu
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Posted: 1 decade ago 13.06.2013, 08:23 GMT-4
Hallo Madhu,

I get around 570 kNm.

My corrections:

+ the two branches of each coil must be fed with currents (or voltages in
your case) in opposite directions!!

+ I have selected only the rotor for forces calculation of the rotor.

+ You have decided to use mf, so there is not real rotation and therefore
transient simualtion does not make sense. I replaced it with a parametric stationary
analyis. The parameter "t" now is a pseudo, that only turns the load angle
of the stator. This already gives you a good answer for the torque of the machine.

Have fun with it


Jens
Hallo Madhu, I get around 570 kNm. My corrections: + the two branches of each coil must be fed with currents (or voltages in your case) in opposite directions!! + I have selected only the rotor for forces calculation of the rotor. + You have decided to use mf, so there is not real rotation and therefore transient simualtion does not make sense. I replaced it with a parametric stationary analyis. The parameter "t" now is a pseudo, that only turns the load angle of the stator. This already gives you a good answer for the torque of the machine. Have fun with it Jens
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Posted: 1 decade ago 13.06.2013, 21:08 GMT-4
Hello Jens,

Thank you very much for your help-I highly appreciate. Iam unable to open the model you have attaced in you reply, I am using COMSOL 4.3, I suppose you are using some higher version, so cannot open the model in older version i.e 4.3 . Could you please do it in a 4.3, if you have excess to it or possible for you.

Thanks once again for your help!

Best
Madhu
Hello Jens, Thank you very much for your help-I highly appreciate. Iam unable to open the model you have attaced in you reply, I am using COMSOL 4.3, I suppose you are using some higher version, so cannot open the model in older version i.e 4.3 . Could you please do it in a 4.3, if you have excess to it or possible for you. Thanks once again for your help! Best Madhu
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Posted: 1 decade ago 13.06.2013, 21:30 GMT-4
Dear Jens,

If you cannot do it in any other version, could you please share snap shots of modification you did. I am new to COMSOL and do not know how to apply curent in opposite direction, | shall be very thankful to you if you add the snapshots of all the changes you did- It would become easier for me to understand.

I shall be thankful to you.

Best,
Madhu
Dear Jens, If you cannot do it in any other version, could you please share snap shots of modification you did. I am new to COMSOL and do not know how to apply curent in opposite direction, | shall be very thankful to you if you add the snapshots of all the changes you did- It would become easier for me to understand. I shall be thankful to you. Best, Madhu
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Posted: 1 decade ago 17.06.2013, 02:36 GMT-4
Hi Madhu,

but I am using 4.3 and no later version is out, as far as I know
The precise version is COMSOL 4.3.2.152.

The major changes to you file are those that I listed in my
initial response.

If I find time this weak I may check with earlier versions, but
I cannot promise when.

Regards

Jens
Hi Madhu, but I am using 4.3 and no later version is out, as far as I know The precise version is COMSOL 4.3.2.152. The major changes to you file are those that I listed in my initial response. If I find time this weak I may check with earlier versions, but I cannot promise when. Regards Jens
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Posted: 1 decade ago 17.06.2013, 22:53 GMT-4
Thanks Jens,

I look forward to your reply. I have posted another question, could you please see that and let me know the solution.

Thanks,
Madhu
Thanks Jens, I look forward to your reply. I have posted another question, could you please see that and let me know the solution. Thanks, Madhu
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Posted: 1 decade ago 18.06.2013, 02:04 GMT-4
Hi,

then tell me which version are you using? I cannot upgrade or downgrade to other versions.

Did you implement my suggestions?

To the other post: you still have the currents in the two branches of one coil flowing
in the same direction!!!!

Also the domains you want to use for the "Prescribed Rotational Velocity" must
be a circle.

In the geometry the last step must be "Form an assembly" with two objects: one for the
stator one for the rotor.

You first step should be to work through the tutorial name "generator 2d" .

Regards

Jens
Hi, then tell me which version are you using? I cannot upgrade or downgrade to other versions. Did you implement my suggestions? To the other post: you still have the currents in the two branches of one coil flowing in the same direction!!!! Also the domains you want to use for the "Prescribed Rotational Velocity" must be a circle. In the geometry the last step must be "Form an assembly" with two objects: one for the stator one for the rotor. You first step should be to work through the tutorial name "generator 2d" . Regards Jens
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Posted: 1 decade ago 18.06.2013, 02:38 GMT-4
Jens,

I am using version 4.3. I donot know how to apply current in opposite direction. Could you please eloborate it bit further.

I shall be thankful.
Jens, I am using version 4.3. I donot know how to apply current in opposite direction. Could you please eloborate it bit further. I shall be thankful.
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Posted: 1 decade ago 18.06.2013, 02:43 GMT-4
Jens,

If possible, could you please share snapshots of changes you made, I do not know which version you are using, I am unable to open it in COMSOL 4.3 . Let me know.

Thanks
Jens, If possible, could you please share snapshots of changes you made, I do not know which version you are using, I am unable to open it in COMSOL 4.3 . Let me know. Thanks
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Posted: 1 decade ago 18.06.2013, 05:41 GMT-4
As I mentioned earlier my version is COMSOL 4.3.2.152, which is the latest as far as I know. You can find the version number eg in the first line of the messages window.
If you have an ealier version upgrading is a good idea anyway.

Opposite current:
you need to make two nodes with "multicoil" (or "single coil" wharever applies), one for
each branch. You set +Iop to one an -Iop to the other.

Regards

Jens

As I mentioned earlier my version is COMSOL 4.3.2.152, which is the latest as far as I know. You can find the version number eg in the first line of the messages window. If you have an ealier version upgrading is a good idea anyway. Opposite current: you need to make two nodes with "multicoil" (or "single coil" wharever applies), one for each branch. You set +Iop to one an -Iop to the other. Regards Jens
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Posted: 1 decade ago 19.06.2013, 05:27 GMT-4
Dear Jens,

Thank you very much. I have did all the modifications whatever you said. I have attached the fresh model. But when I apply stator and rotor excitation plus velocity to rotor simultaneously, I am getting some wierd result, when I see the animation.In attached model. Could you please see my model and tell me where I am doing mistake.

I shall be thankful.

Best,
Madhu
Dear Jens, Thank you very much. I have did all the modifications whatever you said. I have attached the fresh model. But when I apply stator and rotor excitation plus velocity to rotor simultaneously, I am getting some wierd result, when I see the animation.In attached model. Could you please see my model and tell me where I am doing mistake. I shall be thankful. Best, Madhu
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Posted: 1 decade ago 19.06.2013, 05:29 GMT-4
For now, I am trying to visualize stator and rotor fluxes simultaneously. Because I need to do saliency study of the motor, so I need to first make sure that my model is generating satisfactory flux.

Thanks
For now, I am trying to visualize stator and rotor fluxes simultaneously. Because I need to do saliency study of the motor, so I need to first make sure that my model is generating satisfactory flux. Thanks
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Posted: 1 decade ago 20.06.2013, 05:17 GMT-4
Hi Madhu

your permenant magnets all all pointing inwards, if you invert every
second you will see satisfactory results.

Regards

Jens
Hi Madhu your permenant magnets all all pointing inwards, if you invert every second you will see satisfactory results. Regards Jens
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Posted: 1 decade ago 20.06.2013, 20:56 GMT-4
Dear Jens,

oh! yes I figured out that mistake and rectified it but still unable to see satisfactorily results. When I run simulation and see the animation, it seems my rotor body is rotating but the field seems stationary, it should rotate with the rotor. I donot know what is wrong with my model. Let me know, if you know solution of this problem.

Thanks!
Madhu
Dear Jens, oh! yes I figured out that mistake and rectified it but still unable to see satisfactorily results. When I run simulation and see the animation, it seems my rotor body is rotating but the field seems stationary, it should rotate with the rotor. I donot know what is wrong with my model. Let me know, if you know solution of this problem. Thanks! Madhu
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Posted: 1 decade ago 24.06.2013, 03:30 GMT-4
Hi

that is only a visualisation issue. E.g. goto Data Sets/Solution 1 and set Frame to Spatial.

Jens
Hi that is only a visualisation issue. E.g. goto Data Sets/Solution 1 and set Frame to Spatial. Jens
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Posted: 1 decade ago 24.06.2013, 21:03 GMT-4
Dear Jens,

Thank you very much for your help, it makes sense now and yes it was visualization problem.
Jens, I am extending my model to 24 slot stator now, could you please tell me how can I apply three phase voltage to my stator as there are now so many positive and negative of each phase, do i need to use integrate function, if yes could you please tell how this actually works.

Thanks,
Madhu
Dear Jens, Thank you very much for your help, it makes sense now and yes it was visualization problem. Jens, I am extending my model to 24 slot stator now, could you please tell me how can I apply three phase voltage to my stator as there are now so many positive and negative of each phase, do i need to use integrate function, if yes could you please tell how this actually works. Thanks, Madhu
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Posted: 1 decade ago 27.06.2013, 01:44 GMT-4
Hallo Mahdu

this depends on the wiring scheme that you want to apply to your
machine. I cannot help from the distance. The will be six types of coil
domains, three phase have an up and a down direction each. That is
about all for a general answer the rest depends on what your machine
actually looks like.

Regards

Jens
Hallo Mahdu this depends on the wiring scheme that you want to apply to your machine. I cannot help from the distance. The will be six types of coil domains, three phase have an up and a down direction each. That is about all for a general answer the rest depends on what your machine actually looks like. Regards Jens
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Posted: 1 decade ago 27.06.2013, 01:57 GMT-4
Thanks Jens.

Let me figure out my machine structure and than I will do winding accordingly. Jens, I am stuck in finding mutual and self inductances of machine, could you please help me in finding inductances.

Thanks
Madhu
Thanks Jens. Let me figure out my machine structure and than I will do winding accordingly. Jens, I am stuck in finding mutual and self inductances of machine, could you please help me in finding inductances. Thanks Madhu
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Posted: 1 decade ago 27.06.2013, 05:13 GMT-4
Hi,

Please see my attached model. I want to measure the inductances of the machine (self and mutual). I donot know how to go next to measure inductances, any help will be highly appreciated. My task is: lets say if I just excite phase-A, I want to see how much of phase A flux is linking with other two phase i.e ultimately mutual inductances between phases.

I look forward to your help.

Thanks!
Hi, Please see my attached model. I want to measure the inductances of the machine (self and mutual). I donot know how to go next to measure inductances, any help will be highly appreciated. My task is: lets say if I just excite phase-A, I want to see how much of phase A flux is linking with other two phase i.e ultimately mutual inductances between phases. I look forward to your help. Thanks!
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Posted: 1 decade ago 02.07.2013, 10:23 GMT-4
Hi,

at this point I would use dq-transformation (=Park's transformation).
Then self inductances are in direct and quadrature axis and the mutual
inductance between the two.

Is that what you need?

Regards

Jens
Hi, at this point I would use dq-transformation (=Park's transformation). Then self inductances are in direct and quadrature axis and the mutual inductance between the two. Is that what you need? Regards Jens
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Posted: 1 decade ago 02.07.2013, 20:56 GMT-4
Hi Jens,

I do not want to do dq transformation. Lets say my model is acting as a transformer i.e stator and rotor both are stationary, I want to calculate mutual flux liknage between phases and self as well. Lets say I excite only phase-A and than I want to calculate how much of phase-A flux is linking with other two phases (i.e Laa, Lab, Lac etc) . I know once I know flux linkage, I can easily find inductances by dividing it with current. I have attached model- in which I have tried to calculate flux likage by method defined in paper attached. Please have a look at my model and tell me am I doing write job or not,

I shall be very thankful to you.

Best,
Madhu
Hi Jens, I do not want to do dq transformation. Lets say my model is acting as a transformer i.e stator and rotor both are stationary, I want to calculate mutual flux liknage between phases and self as well. Lets say I excite only phase-A and than I want to calculate how much of phase-A flux is linking with other two phases (i.e Laa, Lab, Lac etc) . I know once I know flux linkage, I can easily find inductances by dividing it with current. I have attached model- in which I have tried to calculate flux likage by method defined in paper attached. Please have a look at my model and tell me am I doing write job or not, I shall be very thankful to you. Best, Madhu
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Posted: 1 decade ago 02.07.2013, 20:58 GMT-4
For time being, I have excited phase-A by 100 Amp DC current - to see whether this method of finding out flux likage works or not.

Thanks
For time being, I have excited phase-A by 100 Amp DC current - to see whether this method of finding out flux likage works or not. Thanks
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Posted: 1 decade ago 04.07.2013, 08:28 GMT-4
Hi,

the flux variable is the correct flux computation.

Jens
Hi, the flux variable is the correct flux computation. Jens
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Posted: 1 decade ago 08.07.2013, 03:45 GMT-4
Hi Jens,

Thanks for the help. I have extended my model to 24 slot stator and it seems fine. Now, I want to calculate induced voltage in rotor circuit due to rotating stator flux. Could you please help me - how can I find induced voltage in rotor circuit due to stator flux. Please refer model attached.

I shall be very thankful.

Thanks,
Madhu
Hi Jens, Thanks for the help. I have extended my model to 24 slot stator and it seems fine. Now, I want to calculate induced voltage in rotor circuit due to rotating stator flux. Could you please help me - how can I find induced voltage in rotor circuit due to stator flux. Please refer model attached. I shall be very thankful. Thanks, Madhu
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Posted: 1 decade ago 16.07.2013, 04:57 GMT-4
You can use
mf.VCoil_7-mf.VCoil_8
to evaluate the voltages.

I think your domains in the definition of +Ib are wrong.


Regards

Jens
You can use mf.VCoil_7-mf.VCoil_8 to evaluate the voltages. I think your domains in the definition of +Ib are wrong. Regards Jens
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Posted: 1 decade ago 17.07.2013, 21:28 GMT-4
Hi Jens,

Yes, I had a mistake in b+ domain - I have corrected that one but I am getting convergence error -unable to run the simulation : I am getting following error.

Failed to find consistent initial values.
Last time step is not converged.

Could you please help me how can I deal with this error.

Thanks!
Madhu
Hi Jens, Yes, I had a mistake in b+ domain - I have corrected that one but I am getting convergence error -unable to run the simulation : I am getting following error. Failed to find consistent initial values. Last time step is not converged. Could you please help me how can I deal with this error. Thanks! Madhu
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Posted: 1 decade ago 18.07.2013, 01:52 GMT-4
Hi Madhu,


I suggest that you run a stationary simulation first, to make sure that
the inital state is appropiate. When you start rotating, also it is a good
idea to ramp the speed from 0 and not to start with full speed directly.

Regards

Jens
Hi Madhu, I suggest that you run a stationary simulation first, to make sure that the inital state is appropiate. When you start rotating, also it is a good idea to ramp the speed from 0 and not to start with full speed directly. Regards Jens

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