Embedded Runge-Kutta Methods for the Numerical Solution of an Integrated Model Including Converter, Nonlinear Inductance and Current Control Loop
Conference: CEM 2006 - 6th International Conference on Computational Electromagnetics
04/04/2006 - 04/06/2006 at Aachen, Germany
Proceedings: CEM 2006
Pages: 3Language: englishTyp: PDF
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Authors:
Geldhof, Kristof R.; Vyncke, Thomas J.; Belie, Frederik M. L. L. De; Vandevelde, Lieven; Melkebeek, Jan A. A. (Electrical Energy Laboratory (EELAB), Department of Electrical Energy, Systems and Automation (EESA), Ghent University, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 41, 9000 Ghent, Belgium)
Abstract:
This paper discusses the use of Embedded Runge-Kutta Methods for the time-domain simulation of a model of a converter connected to a nonlinear inductor. A pulse-width modulation (PWM) current controller is considered. Features of embedded Runge-Kutta methods for the numerical solution of this model are discussed. It is shown that step size control and the use of interpolators can lead to savings in computational time compared to a traditional one-step β-scheme. Practical results include the simulation of a single-phase PWM current-control of a switched reluctance motor.