Electric Drives

AC drives, DC drives, shafts, speed reducers, batteries, fuel cells

Blocks

Fundamental Drive Blocks — Control

Bridge Firing Unit (AC)	Implement six pulse firing unit with notch filters for three-phase thyristor bridge
Bridge Firing Unit (DC)	Generate gate signals for single- or three-phase thyristor bridge
Current Controller (Brushless DC)	Implement current/torque controller model for brushless DC machine
Current Controller (DC)	Implement PI current controller model for DC machine
Direct Torque Controller	Implement direct torque and flux controller (DTFC or DTC) model
Field-Oriented Controller	Implement a field-oriented controller model based on indirect or feedforward vector control strategy
Regulation Switch	Implement torque controller, and switch that selects between torque or speed regulation, for DC motor drives
Six-Step Generator	Implement pulse generator for six-step VSI AC motor drive
Space Vector Modulator	Implement space vector modulator for PWM VSI AC motor drive
Speed Controller (AC)	Implement speed controller model for vector controlled AC motor drives
Speed Controller (DC)	Implement a speed controller model for DC motor drives
Speed Controller (Scalar Control)	Implement speed-controller model for scalar controlled AC drives
Vector Controller (PMSM)	Implement vector controller model for permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSM)
Vector Controller (SPIM)	Implement vector controller model for single-phase induction motor (SPIM)
Vector Controller (WFSM)	Implement vector controller model for a wound-field synchronous machine (WFSM)
Voltage Controller (DC Bus)	Implement DC bus voltage controller for thyristor bridge rectifier

Fundamental Drive Blocks — Electrical

Chopper	Implement DC chopper model for DC motor drives
Circulating Current Inductors	Implement circulating current inductors for four-quadrant thyristor bridge converter
Inverter (Five-Phase)	Implements five-phase inverter model for five-phase PM Synchronous motor drive
Inverter (Three-Phase)	Implements a three-phase inverter model for AC Motor Drives
Thyristor Converter	Implements single or three-phase thyristor converter for DC motor drives

Fundamental Drive Blocks — Hybrid

Active Rectifier	Implement three-phase active (PWM) rectifier model for AC motor drives
DC Bus	Implement DC bus model that includes resistive braking chopper

AC Drives

Brushless DC Motor Drive	Implement brushless DC motor drive using Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) with trapezoidal back electromotive force (BEMF)
DTC Induction Motor Drive	Implement direct torque and flux control (DTC) induction motor drive model
Field-Oriented Control Induction Motor Drive	Implement field-oriented control (FOC) induction motor drive model
Five-Phase PM Synchronous Motor Drive	Implement five-phase permanent magnet synchronous motor vector control drive
PM Synchronous Motor Drive	Implement Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) vector control drive
Self-Controlled Synchronous Motor Drive	Implement Self-Controlled Synchronous Motor Drive
Single-Phase Induction Motor Drive	Implement single-phase induction motor drive
Six-Step VSI Induction Motor Drive	Implement six-step inverter fed Induction Motor Drive
Space Vector PWM VSI Induction Motor Drive	Implement space vector PWM VSI induction motor drive

DC Drives

Four-Quadrant Chopper DC Drive	Implement four-quadrant chopper DC drive
Four-Quadrant Single-Phase Rectifier DC Drive	Implement single-phase dual-converter DC drive with circulating current
Four-Quadrant Three-Phase Rectifier DC Drive	Implement three-phase dual-converter DC drive with circulating current
One-Quadrant Chopper DC Drive	Implement one-quadrant chopper (buck converter topology) DC drive
Two-Quadrant Chopper DC Drive	Implement two-quadrant chopper (buck-boost converter topology) DC drive
Two-Quadrant Single-Phase Rectifier DC Drive	Implement two-quadrant single-phase rectifier DC drive
Two-Quadrant Three-Phase Rectifier DC Drive	Implement two-quadrant three-phase rectifier DC drive

Shafts and Speed Reducers

Mechanical Shaft	Implement mechanical shaft
Speed Reducer	Implement speed reducer

Extra Sources

Battery	Generic battery model
CCCV Battery Charger	Constant-current constant-voltage battery charger
Fuel Cell Stack	Implement generic hydrogen fuel cell stack model
Supercapacitor	Implement generic supercapacitor model

Topics

Simulate a DC Motor Drive

Learn how to use the DC drive models from the Electric Drives library.

Simulate an AC Motor Drive

Learn how to use the AC drive models from the Electric Drives library.

Retune the Drive Parameters

Learn how to modify the parameters of an electric drive.

Modify a Drive Block

Learn how to change electrical connections or control modules by modifying a drive block.

Multilevel Modeling for Rapid Prototyping

Reduce system development costs using Model-Based Design.

Electric Drives Library

The Electric Drives library provides you with an easy way to incorporate electric drives in your models.

Mechanical Models

Learn how to simulate a shaft connecting a motor drive block to a mechanical load block and achieve high torque at low speed.

Mechanical Coupling of Two Motor Drives

Explore a mechanical coupling of the AC4 (DTC three-phase induction motor-based drive) and DC2 (single-phase dual-converter DC motor drive) blocks.

Winding Machine

Model a winding machine using the Two-Quadrant Three-Phase Rectifier DC Drive block.

Robot Axis Control Using Brushless DC Motor Drive

Explore a six-degrees-of-freedom robot driven by the AC6 (brushless DC motor drive) blocks.

Building Your Own Drive

Learn how to build a motor drive model according to your specific requirements.

Featured Examples

12.8 V, 40 Ah, Lithium-Ion (LiFePO4) Battery Aging Model (1000 h Simulation)

The impact of aging (due to cycling) on a 12.8 V, 40 Ah, Lithium-Ion battery module.

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Lithium-Ion Temperature Dependent Battery Model

The impact of temperature on a 7.2 V, 5.4 Ah, Lithium-Ion battery module.

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Shaft Coupling (Simscape model)

A Simscape™ model of mechanical coupling shaft.

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Gear Speed Reducer (Simscape model)

A Simscape™ model representing a gear speed reducer device connected between a high-speed shaft and a low-speed shaft.

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Energy Management Systems for a Hybrid Electric Source (Application for a More Electric Aircraft)

Energy management systems for a fuel cell hybrid electric source.

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Supercapacitor Model

The supercapacitor model during charge and discharge.

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6 kW 45 Vdc Fuel Cell Stack

The Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell Stack model feeding an average value 100Vdc DC/DC converter.

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Ni-MH Battery Model

A 200 V, 6.5 Ah Ni-MH battery model during charge and discharge process.

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AC1 - Six-Step VSI Induction 3HP Motor Drive

The AC1 Six-Step VSI Induction Motor Drive during speed regulation.

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AC2 - Space Vector PWM VSI Induction 3HP Motor Drive

A PWM VSI induction motor drive with a braking chopper for a 3HP AC motor.

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AC3 - Field-Oriented Control Induction 200 HP Motor Drive

The Field-Oriented Control Induction Motor Drive during speed regulation.

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AC3 - Comparison Between Detailed and Simplified Models

The AC3 detailed model and the AC3 average model during speed regulation. The comparison is performed for normal condition and for inverter saturation condition.

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AC3 - Sensorless Field-Oriented Control Induction Motor Drive

The Sensorless Field-Oriented Control Induction Motor Drive during speed regulation.

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AC4 - DTC Induction 200 HP Motor Drive

The AC4 DTC Induction Motor Drive during speed regulation.

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AC4 - Space Vector PWM-DTC Induction 200 HP Motor Drive

A Space Vector PWM DTC Induction Motor Drive during speed regulation.

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AC5 - Self-Controlled Synchronous 200 HP Motor Drive

The AC5 Self-Controlled Synchronous motor drive during speed regulation.

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AC5 - Comparison Between Detailed and Simplified Models

The AC5 detailed model and the AC5 average model during speed regulation. The comparison is performed for normal condition and for inverter-rectifier saturation condition.

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AC6 - PM Synchronous 3HP Motor Drive

The AC6 PM Synchronous Motor Drive during speed regulation.

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AC6 - Comparison Between Detailed and Simplified Models

The AC6 detailed model and the AC6 average model during speed regulation. The comparison is performed for normal condition and for inverter saturation condition.

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AC6 - 100 kW Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive

Vector Control for an interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) during torque regulation.

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AC7 - Brushless DC Motor Drive During Speed Regulation

The AC7 Brushless DC Motor Drive during speed regulation.

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AC7 - Comparison Between Detailed and Simplified Models

The AC7 detailed model and the AC7 average model during speed regulation. The comparison is performed for normal condition and for inverter saturation condition.

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