EN5001 - Electrical Machines

Laboratory III

Induction Motor Test

Javier Tomás Dueñas Alegría

2020-1
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Simulation of starting, speed regulation characteristics of three-phase
Design topic
asynchronous motor based on Matlab
Design requirements:
Using Matlab software as a platform to build a three-phase
asynchronous motor model, the requirements are as follows:
1) Understand relevant theoretical knowledge of three-phase
asynchronous motor;
2) Master the starting, speed regulation and braking methods of three-
phase asynchronous motor;
3) Master the parameter setting of the relevant components of the Matlab
power system and complete the simulation.
design content:
1) Three-phase asynchronous motor simulation model diagram and
Lab Task parameter setting diagram of each part module;
2) Completion of the common starting, speed regulation
characteristics simulation of asynchronous motor;
3) Simulation results and analysis;
4) Write a design report according to the design report template
requirements.

Lab results in the form of:Lab report ；  Software Modelling and

Simulation；

Time Lab Content

2020.7.7 Instructors assign design tasks

Schedule
2020.7.7- 1.Modelling and Simulation;
2020.7.13 2. Write report and submit
Simulation of starting, speed regulation characteristics of three-phase
asynchronous motor based on Matlab
Abstract: Asynchronous motors have been widely used in daily life. Its main features are simple
structure, reliable operation, high efficiency and low cost. In order to make it more widely used
and more complete performance, it is necessary to conduct in-depth research on its most basic
starting, and speed regulation performance. With the continuous deepening of motor research,
simulation has become an important means of studying it. Among them, Matlab software is widely
used in the simulation research of asynchronous motors because of its convenient, efficient and
intuitive characteristics, which is convenient and fast and saves resources. Solving some complex
problems brings great convenience. This task uses Matlab software for simulation to study various
methods of asynchronous motor starting and speed regulation, in order to find a way to improve its
performance, and verify the effectiveness and correctness of the model in this paper by comparing
with theory.

1. Introduction
Asynchronous motors have a series of advantages, such as simple structure, reliable
operation, low price, and convenient maintenance. Therefore, they are widely used in electric drive
systems. But as far as its mechanical properties are concerned, there are still many problems that
can be studied, mainly on starting and speed regulation. In order to better apply it in production
and life and improve economic efficiency, it is necessary to conduct in-depth research on these
issues. First of all, the starting of a three-phase asynchronous motor is a dynamic problem. At the
moment of motor starting, the current passing through the stator winding is very large, about 4-7
times the rated current. If the starting duration is too long or the number of starting times is too
large, the starting current will cause the motor to overheat or even burn, which will affect the
normal operation of other electrical equipment. Secondly, although the three-phase asynchronous
motor has been widely used in various fields, its speed regulation performance performance are
not as good as those of DC motors. The speed regulation performance of the asynchronous motor
must be improved so that it has better economic benefits.

2. Background
There is a wound-type induction motor with Y/y connection. Its parameters are given as
follows: Nominal power P N =1 . 1 kW ，f = 50 Hz，2p =6，U N = 380 V，n N = 960r/min， R1
= ' =4 Ω， X = ' =6 Ω，
X m= 150Ω，k i = k e = 2，the iron loss can be ignored.
R2 1σ X2σ

Figure 1. Simulink/Simscape implementation of Induction Motor

3. Lab requirements and lab contents

The analysis required will be performed using the Matlab/Simulink/Simscape program.

3.1. Data
Matlab commands or Simulink models should be built first based on the final coursework of the
course.
1) Start-up Test Model is in the title of Inductionmotorspeedregulationvoltageregulation on
Canvas by changing the load torque to 1.
2) The induction motor mechanical characteristic should be calculated and plotted in
Matlab. (The commands are shown in ¨Tutoiral 2 Final Coursework¨ file on Canvas);
3) Voltage Regulation Test Model is in the title of
Inductionmotorspeedregulationvoltageregulation on Canvas.
4) Frequency Regulation Test Model is in the title of
 Inductionmotorspeedregulationfrequencyregulation
5) String Resistor Regulation Test Model is in the title of
InductionmotorspeedregulationStringresistor.

3.2. Simulation of starting characteristics of three-phase

asynchronous motor
The measurement of the asynchronous motor's starting performance mainly depends on two
criteria: starting current multiple and starting torque multiple. The two performance parameters of
starting current and starting torque often contradict each other. In order to reduce the impact
current of the motor, avoid overheating or even damage of the windings, and reduce the voltage
drop generated by the grid on the motor, to avoid a large drop in the grid voltage, which affects the
normal operation of other electrical equipment, the starting current is required to be exhausted.
Probably small. But the starting torque generated by too small starting current is not enough to
start the load. In order to enable the motor to rotate quickly and reach the rated speed quickly, and
enter the normal working state, the motor must have a large enough starting torque. Although the
start-up process is relatively short, it may lead to serious consequences if there is a lack of
comprehensive preventive measures. For this reason, we hope to be able to obtain a large starting
torque when the starting current is small.

Direct Startup
Direct starting, also known as full voltage starting, is the simplest starting method for three-
phase asynchronous motors. When starting, the motor is directly connected to the grid through a
contactor. The equipment is simple, the starting speed is fast and the starting torque is large.
However, direct starting is suitable for the case of small-capacity motors with light load. For large-
capacity motors, this starting method has very significant disadvantages, and the starting current is
large, which can reach 4-7 times the rated current. And adversely affect the power grid. Therefore,
when the rated power is less than 7.5kW, direct start can be used.
I. Simulation Model:
 Figure 2. Induction Motor Direct Startup simulation model
II. Parameter Setting：
1) AC Power Supply:380V, frequency f=50Hz
2) Induction Motor Tm=1 N*m

III. Simulation Results ： (Including the curves of stator current, rotor current, rotating
speed and electromagnetic torque.)
IV. Discusson of the results.

3.3. Simulation of speed regulation characteristics of three-phase

asynchronous motor

3.3.1. Voltage Regulation

I. Draw the mechanical characteristic curve of voltage and speed regulation as follows
II. Simulation Model:

Figure 2. Induction Motor Direct Startup simulation model

III. Parameter Setting：
3) AC Power Supply:380V, frequency f=50Hz
4) Induction Motor Tm=1 N*m

IV. Simulation Results ： (Including the curves of stator current, rotor current, rotating
speed and electromagnetic torque.)
 V. Discussion of the results.

3.3.2. String Resistor Regulation

VI. Draw the mechanical characteristic curve of voltage and speed

regulation as follows
VII. Simulation Model:

Figure 2. Induction Motor Direct Startup simulation model

VIII. Parameter Setting：
5) AC Power Supply:380V, frequency f=50Hz
6) Induction Motor Tm=1 N*m

IX.
X. Simulation Results ： (Including the curves of stator current, rotor current, rotating
speed and electromagnetic torque.)

XI. Discusson of the results.

 3.3.3. Frequency Regulation
XII. Draw the mechanical characteristic curve of voltage and speed regulation as follows
XIII. Simulation Model:

Figure 2. Induction Motor Direct Startup simulation model

XIV. Parameter Setting：
7) AC Power Supply:380V, frequency f=50Hz
8) Induction Motor Tm=1 N*m

XV. Simulation Results ： (Including the curves of stator current, rotor current, rotating
speed and electromagnetic torque.)
XVI. Discussion of the results.
4. Conclusions

When the voltage is regulated the value of the voltage RMS is 210.3 V, the rotor current is 8.697 A, the
stator current is 9.325 A, the electromagnetic torque is 7.328 N*m and the rotor speed is 208 rpm, when
the graphics be analyze the voltage at the beginning is bigger but according pass the time is regulated
and goes to be continuous, when the voltage goes to regulated the rotor current and the stator current
decreases and after goes to increases when the time tends to the infinite, the rotor speed at the
beginning increase but according pass the time goes to 0.
When the frequency is regulated the value of the voltage RMS is 189.2 V, the rotor current is 2.578 A,
the stator current is 2.849 A, the electromagnetic torque is 12.95 N*m and the rotor speed is 487.5 rpm,
voltage when the graphics be analyze the voltage is continuous according pass the time, the rotor
current and the stator current decreases when the time tends to the infinite and the rotor speed increase
and be stationary.

When the string resistor is regulated the value of the voltage RMS is 364.1 V, the rotor current is 2.515
A, the stator current is 3.123 A, the electromagnetic torque is 14.19 N*m and the rotor speed is 377.
rpm, when the graphics be analyze the voltage, the rotor current and the stator current are stationary, the
rotor speed increase and goes to the infinite according pass the time.