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PMSM Iron Losses

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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.

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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 a Speedgoat Performance real-time target machine with an Intel® 3.5 GHz i7 multi-core CPU. This model can run in real time with a step size of 1 millisecond.

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