@article{GraggerHaumerEinhorn, author = {Gragger, Johannes V. and Haumer, Anton and Einhorn, Markus}, title = {Averaged Model of a Buck Converter for Efficiency Analysis}, series = {Engineering Letters}, volume = {18}, journal = {Engineering Letters}, address = {Hong Kong}, abstract = {In this work a buck converter model for multidomain simulations is proposed and compared with a state-of-the-art buck converter model. In the proposed model no switching events are calculated. By avoiding the computation of the switching events in power electronic models the processing time of multidomain simulations can be decreased significantly. The proposed model calculates any operation point of the buck converter in continuous inductor current conduction mode (CICM) while considering the conduction losses and switching losses. It is possible to utilize the proposed modeling approach also for other dc-to-dc converter topologies. Laboratory test results for the validation of the proposed model are included.}, language = {en} } @article{KralHaumerGrabner, author = {Kral, Christian and Haumer, Anton and Grabner, Christian}, title = {Consistent Induction Motor Parameters for the Calculation of Partial Load Efficiencies by Means of an Advanced Simulation Model}, series = {Engineering Letters}, volume = {18}, journal = {Engineering Letters}, number = {1}, address = {Hong Kong}, issn = {1816-0948}, abstract = {From the rating plate data of an induction motor the nominal efficiency can be determined. Without detailed knowledge of equivalent circuit parameters, partial load behavior cannot be computed. Therefore, a combined calculation and estimation scheme is presented, where the consistent parameters of an equivalent circuit are elaborated, exactly matching the nominal operating point. From these parameters part load efficiencies can be determined.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{EbnerHaumerSimicetal., author = {Ebner, Arno and Haumer, Anton and Simic, Dragan and Pirker, Franz}, title = {Interacting Modelica using a Named Pipe for Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation}, series = {Modelica 2006, Conference proceedings / 5th International Modelica Conference : September 4 - 5, 2006, Vienna, Austria}, booktitle = {Modelica 2006, Conference proceedings / 5th International Modelica Conference : September 4 - 5, 2006, Vienna, Austria}, pages = {261 -- 266}, abstract = {The paper presents a concept and an implementation of Modelica simulation interaction using the operating system inter-process communication method of the Named Pipe. The main aim of this presented work is to implement a hardware-in-the-loop simulation (HILS) environment based on Dymola which runs on a normal Microsoft Windows Personal Com-puter. An energy storage test bench is connected by an ana-logue and digital data input/output card with the Dymola simulation computer. With this proposed system, particularly long-time simulations with sample rates up to 30 Hz can be executed very cost effective. Typical applications are simulations of drive cycles to test energy storage systems in electrified vehicles such as batteries or fuel cells. Other application ex-amples are the verification of battery models, thermal management models or battery management sys-tem (BMS) models. In this paper all methods used for implementation are described in detail. Especially the concept of inter-process communication and the concept for real-time and simulation time synchronization is discused. An application example which uses the provided concept is also shown at in this paper. In this example a longitudinal simulation of a vehicle is pre-sented. The startup phase of the internal combusting engine model and a short drive cycle in combination with a connected real battery is shown.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HongHyunKangetal., author = {Hong, Jongman and Hyun, Doosoo and Kang, Tae-june and Lee, Sang Bin and Kral, Christian and Haumer, Anton}, title = {Detection and classification of rotor demagnetization and eccentricity faults for PM synchronous motors}, series = {2011 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2011) : Energy conversion innovation for a clean energy future ; Phoenix, Arizona, USA, 17.-22.09.2011}, booktitle = {2011 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2011) : Energy conversion innovation for a clean energy future ; Phoenix, Arizona, USA, 17.-22.09.2011}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway, NJ}, isbn = {978-1-4577-0542-7}, issn = {2329-3721}, doi = {10.1109/ECCE.2011.6064103}, pages = {2512 -- 2519}, abstract = {Condition monitoring of rotor problems such as demagnetization and eccentricity in permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) is essential for guaranteeing high motor performance, efficiency, and reliability. However, there are many limitations to the off-line and on-line methods currently used for PMSM rotor quality assessment. In this paper, an inverter-embedded technique for automated detection and classification of PMSM rotor faults is proposed as an alternative. The main concept is to use the inverter to perform a test whenever the motor is stopped, to detect rotor faults independent of operating conditions or load torque oscillations, which is not possible with motor current signature analysis (MCSA). The d-axis is excited with a dc+ac signal, and the variation in the inductance pattern due to the change in the degree of magnetic saturation caused by demagnetization or eccentricity is observed for fault detection. An experimental study on a 7.5kW PMSM verifies that demagnetization and eccentricity can be detected and classified independent of the load with high sensitivity.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HongLeeKraletal., author = {Hong, Jongman and Lee, Sang Bin and Kral, Christian and Haumer, Anton}, title = {Detection of airgap eccentricity for permanent magnet synchronous motors based on the d-axis inductance}, series = {8th IEEE International Symposium on Diagnostics for Electric Machines, Power Electronics \& Drives (SDEMPED), 2011 // 05. - 08.09.2011, Bologna, Italy}, booktitle = {8th IEEE International Symposium on Diagnostics for Electric Machines, Power Electronics \& Drives (SDEMPED), 2011 // 05. - 08.09.2011, Bologna, Italy}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Piscataway, NJ}, isbn = {978-1-4244-9301-2}, doi = {10.1109/DEMPED.2011.6063651}, pages = {378 -- 384}, abstract = {The majority of the work performed for detecting eccentricity faults for permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) focus on motor current signature analysis (MCSA), as it provides continuous on-line monitoring with existing current sensors. However, MCSA cannot be applied under nonstationary conditions and cannot distinguish faults with load torque oscillations, which are limitations for many PMSM drive applications. In this paper, it is shown that the d-axis inductance, L d , decreases with increase in the severity of eccentricity due to the change in the degree of magnetic saturation, and it is proposed as a new fault indicator. The inverter can be used to perform a standstill test automatically whenever the motor is stopped, to measure L d for eccentricity testing independent of load variations or oscillations, which is not possible with MCSA. An FE and experimental study on a 10hp PMSM verifies that eccentricity can be detected independent of the load with high sensitivity and reliability.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HaumerKral, author = {Haumer, Anton and Kral, Christian}, title = {Modeling a Mains connected PWM Converter with Voltage-Oriented Control}, series = {Proceedings of the 8th International Modelica Conference, Technical Univeristy, Dresden, Germany, 20.-22.03.2011}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 8th International Modelica Conference, Technical Univeristy, Dresden, Germany, 20.-22.03.2011}, publisher = {Link{\"o}ping University Electronic Press}, doi = {10.3384/ecp11063388}, pages = {388 -- 397}, abstract = {The majority of industrial controlled induction machine drives are connected to the mains via a diode bridge. However; if reduction of harmonic currents and / or regenerative operation is desired; replacing the diode bridge by an active front-end (AFE) is required. This paper describes two models of an AFE: a power balance model disregarding switching effects; and an ideal switching model of a pulse width modulation (PWM) converter. Both models are controlled utilizing space phasors in a voltage oriented reference frame. Voltage oriented control (VOC) of the mains converter can be compared with field oriented control (FOC) of a machine converter. Design and parametrization of the main parts—synchronization with mains voltage; current controller and DC voltage controller—are described in detail. Additionally; simulation results proving the implementation and demonstrating possible investigations as well as an outlook on further enhancements are presented.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HaumerKral, author = {Haumer, Anton and Kral, Christian}, title = {The New EDrives Library: A Modular Tool for Engineering of Electric Drives}, series = {Proceedings of the 10th International Modelica Conference, March 10-12, 2014, Lund, Sweden}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 10th International Modelica Conference, March 10-12, 2014, Lund, Sweden}, publisher = {Link{\"o}ping University Electronic Press}, isbn = {978-91-7519-380-9}, issn = {1650-3686}, doi = {10.3384/ecp14096155}, pages = {155 -- 163}, abstract = {Simulation is an indispensable tool for the engineering of systems containing electric drives. Depending on the design phase and the engineering task different levels of modeling details are required: proof of concept; investigation of energy and power consumption; design of control; etc. The new EDrives library provides three levels of abstraction for inverters: quasi static (neglecting electrical transients); averaging (neglecting switching effects) and switching - for serving different demands. The inverters can feed the machine models of the Modelica Standard Library: Modelica.Magnetic.FundamentalWave and the new Modelica.Magnetic.QuasiStatic.FundamentalWave. The EDrives library copes with arbitrary phase numbers and can be easily extended to develop new control algorithms. In this publication the structure of the library and the implemented control principles are presented. Furthermore; examples comparing the three different levels of abstraction are included.}, language = {en} } @incollection{GrabnerGraggerKapelleretal., author = {Grabner, Christian and Gragger, Johannes V. and Kapeller, Hansj{\"o}rg and Haumer, Anton and Kral, Christian}, title = {Sensorless PM-Drive Aspects}, series = {Electronic Engineering and Computing Technology}, booktitle = {Electronic Engineering and Computing Technology}, editor = {Ao, Sio-Iong and Gelman, Len}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Dordrecht}, isbn = {978-90-481-8775-1}, doi = {10.1007/978-90-481-8776-8_3}, pages = {25 -- 35}, abstract = {The development procedure of permanent magnet drives for sensor less operation beginning from standstill under overload conditions has to consider different design aspects coevally. First, the robust rotor position sensing by test signal enforces a design with a strongly different behavior of the spatial dq-oriented differential inductance values. Therefore, the interior rotor magnet array arrangement is from principle predestinated for the controlled sensor less mode including standstill. Fortunately, in order to reduce costs, the distinct reluctance torque capability of such interior magnet arrangement is additionally used for a significantly increased torque by applying a pre-oriented stator current space vectors within the quasi-steady control.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HaumerKral, author = {Haumer, Anton and Kral, Christian}, title = {Motor Management of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines}, series = {Proceedings of the 9th International MODELICA Conference; September 3-5; 2012; Munich; Germany}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 9th International MODELICA Conference; September 3-5; 2012; Munich; Germany}, editor = {Otter, Martin and Zimmer, Dirk}, publisher = {Link{\"o}ping University Electronic Press}, isbn = {978-91-7519-826-2}, issn = {1650-3686}, doi = {10.3384/ecp12076159}, pages = {159 -- 166}, abstract = {Two state-of-the-art machine designs are mainly used in recent electric and hybrid electric vehicles: asynchronous induction machines with squirrel cage which are robust but need a current component to excite the magnetic field; and permanent magnet synchronous machines which rely on somehow more sensible parts but the magnets are able to excite a magnetic field without current. However; if speed gets high enough to reach the field weakening range; for both machine the field oriented control has to prescribe a field current sufficient to reduce the field not to exceed the voltage limits of the stator circuit. Especially for the permanent magnet synchronous machine this paper investigates whether it is possible to determine an optimal field current for every operation point to minimize either total current consumption or losses.}, language = {en} } @incollection{KapellerHaumerKraletal., author = {Kapeller, Hansj{\"o}rg and Haumer, Anton and Kral, Christian and Grabner, Christian}, title = {Different Designs of Large Chipper Drives}, series = {Electronic Engineering and Computing Technology}, booktitle = {Electronic Engineering and Computing Technology}, editor = {Ao, Sio-Iong and Gelman, Len}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Dordrecht}, isbn = {978-90-481-8775-1}, doi = {10.1007/978-90-481-8776-8_9}, pages = {93 -- 104}, abstract = {This paper presents two simulation models for two variants of a large chipper drive used in a paper mill. If a slip ring induction motor is used, the impact of a rotor circuit rheostat with respect to starting behavior and heavy duty load impulses can be examined. Furthermore a speed controlled squirrel cage induction machine will be investigated. The modeling language for both drives is Modelica. The simulation results for both drives are compared and discussed.}, language = {en} }