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A Matlab/Simulink Model of Self Excited Induction Generator for an Electrical Brake Application

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Hosseinzadeh, N.
Wolfs, Peter
Senini, S.
Seyoum, D.
Date
2006
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Hosseinzadeh, N. and Wolfs, Peter and Senini, S. and Seyoum, D. 2006. A Matlab/Simulink Model of Self Excited Induction Generator for an Electrical Brake Application, in Kalam, A. (ed), Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference AUPEC 2006, Dec 10 2006, pp. 241-248. Melbourne Victoria: Victoria University.
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Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
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Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference AUPEC 2006
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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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This paper presents a MATLAB/Simulink dynamic model of an induction generator, which makes simulation studies possible for the design of fuzzy logic controllers for the purpose of controlling the retarding torque output of the generator in an electrical brake application, using the fuzzy logic toolbox of MATLAB. Electrical braking has been proposed in the literature as an alternative to the mechanical braking systems with an advantage of providing lower maintenance costs. An induction generator, acting as a brake, converts the kinetic energy of a vehicle to electrical energy, which can be dissipated in a resistor bank or used in a regenerative mode.The Simulink model developed will be used to design and test controllers for an effective control of the output torque of the electrical brake system.