A versatile nonlinear switched reluctance motor model in Simulink using realistic and analytical magnetization characteristics

This paper presents the design and implementation of a versatile nonlinear model of switched reluctance motors for use in Simulink environment (SimPowerSystems). The nonlinear model is based on the motor magnetization curves which can be provided as experimental data or calculated using finite-element method or calculated from normally available parameters. An application example using the developed SRM block is presented to validate the model and to illustrate its use.