How to Model a Fast-Response Induction Machine for Variable Load Simulations?

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This discussion focuses on modeling a fast-response induction machine intended for variable load simulations. The user is attempting to create a model for a small 3-phase squirrel cage motor with a maximum output torque of 4 N.m, operating at high speeds for short durations. The challenge lies in accurately simulating the stator effects and implementing a model that can be utilized with controllable load boards. The consensus suggests that using differential equations rather than state-space models is the optimal approach for achieving a transient time-domain simulation.

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I'm modelling an induction machine used as a fast-response drive that provides on-demand additional power to a manually operated lever.
My problem is I have no fixed operating point, the motor operates at high speeds but only for a maximum of 10 seconds at a time. I'm also modelling this out of the blue, its a design concept; which means I can't measure or test anything. I do have a preconception of the motor or what it should look like: a small 3phase squirrel cage (Type B or D I guess), with a max. output torque of around 4 N.m
My problem is: I need to be able to design a model (as simple as possible) that would accurately recreate the stator i.e. the effect of having this machine at the end of a 3phase supply.
I have already done this on a permanent magnet BLDCM but that's much more simple because there is no real coupling between stator and rotor equations (there is no rotor:wink: ) which reduces the outcome equation to a first order (PT-1) system... mere child's play. I then proceed to implement my simulation to electronically controlled loadboards (controllable V-R-L hardware circuit that would simulate the effect of having the BLDCM, or any other load for that matter, in control circuits).
I have already simulated the induction machine in state-space but that's not very helpful as I can't decouple a clear yet concise simulation i.e. equation/s representing phase voltages/currents for the stator which would then be easy to implement on the load boards, and needless to say a state-space based model that has variable parameters isn't exactly a real time system's best friend.:confused:
My end target is to have this in abc coordinates but a solution in dq wouldn't be unwelcome... :redface:
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated..
 
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It is unclear from your question, but a transient time-domain simulation is probably what you are asking about. State space is not the way to do that. Differential equations are the right approach.

A google search reveals many models, some in Simulink. Here is one from another approach.
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/604070/
 
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