Five-Phase PMSM Torque Control

This example shows how to control the torque in an electrical-traction drive based on a five-phase permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM). A DC voltage source feeds the PMSM through a controlled five-phase converter. The PMSM operates in both motoring and generating modes according to the load. An ideal angular velocity source provides the load. The Control subsystem uses an open-loop approach to control the PMSM torque and a closed-loop approach to control the current. At each sample instant, the torque request is converted to a relevant q-axis current reference. The current control is PI-based. The simulation uses several torque steps in both motor and generator modes. The Scopes subsystem contains scopes that allow you to see the simulation results.

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Simulation Results from Simscape Logging

The plot below shows the requested and measured torque for the test, as well as the phase currents in the electric drive.