Reluctance

Magnetic reluctance

Library

Magnetic Elements

Description

The Reluctance block models a magnetic reluctance, that is, a component that resists flux flow. The ratio of the magnetomotive force (mmf) across the component to the resulting flux that flows through the component is constant, and the ratio value is defined as the reluctance. Reluctance depends on the geometry of the section being modeled.

The block is based on the following equations:

`$MMF=\Phi \cdot \Re$`
`$\Re =\frac{g}{{\mu }_{0}\cdot {\mu }_{r}\cdot A}$`

where

 MMF Magnetomotive force (mmf) across the component Φ Flux through the component $\Re$ Reluctance g Thickness of the section being modeled, or length of air gap μ0 Permeability constant μr Relative permeability of the material A Cross-sectional area of the section being modeled

Connections N and S are magnetic conserving ports. The mmf across the reluctance is given by $MMF\left(N\right)-MMF\left(S\right)$, and the sign of the flux is positive when flowing through the device from N to S.

Variables

To set the priority and initial target values for the block variables prior to simulation, use the Initial Targets section in the block dialog box or Property Inspector. For more information, see Set Priority and Initial Target for Block Variables.

Nominal values provide a way to specify the expected magnitude of a variable in a model. Using system scaling based on nominal values increases the simulation robustness. Nominal values can come from different sources, one of which is the Nominal Values section in the block dialog box or Property Inspector. For more information, see Modify Nominal Values for a Block Variable.

Parameters

Thickness or length of section or gap

Thickness of the section being modeled, or length of air gap. The default value is `0.001` m.

Cross-sectional area

Area of the section being modeled. The default value is `0.01` m^2.

Relative permeability of material

Relative permeability of the section material. The default value is `1`.

Ports

The block has the following ports:

`N`

Magnetic conserving port associated with the block North terminal.

`S`

Magnetic conserving port associated with the block South terminal.

Version History

Introduced in R2010a