Modeling and Simulation of a Tubular Linear Switched Reluctance Actuator
Fawwaz Nadzmy1, Mariam Md Ghazaly2
1Fawwaz Nadzmy, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia.
2Mariam Md Ghazaly, Center for Robotic and Industrial Automation (CeRIA), Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia.
Manuscript received on 09 December 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 23 December 2019 | Manuscript Published on 31 December 2019 | PP: 489-494 | Volume-8 Issue-12S2 October 2019 | Retrieval Number: L109310812S219/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.L1093.10812S219
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Abstract: In this paper, 2-D finite element analysis and MATLAB/Simulink software are used to model and simulate the proposed tubular linear switched reluctance actuator. The analysis of the actuator by finite element is essential for determining the magnetization characteristics. The obtained data from the analysis is useful for testing and verifying the machine operation performance and behavior. According to the analysis, when a step current signal of 3A was applied to the actuator, oscillation occurred at beginning of the motion with maximum overshooting of 2mm and settling time of 0.15s. Besides, the force analysis showed there was nonlinear force behavior between – 3.5N and 2N observed from the actuator motion. The saturation and nonlinear magnetization curve of materials causes the nonlinearity characteristics of thrust force and magnetic flux which affect the performance of the actuator. The determination of the characteristics and performance is crucial for the proposed actuator to realize a precision positioning system in the future.
Keywords: Finite Element Analysis, Modeling, Tubular Linear Switched Reluctance Actuator.
Scope of the Article: Digital Clone or Simulation