Modeling and steady-state analysis of stand-alone switched reluctance generators

This paper presents the modeling and analysis of the switched reluctance generator (SRG) feeding an isolated load. The non-linear magnetization characteristics of the machine have been considered due to its prime importance. The model has been used to analyze the performance characteristics of the generator. The results have been obtained using a software development kit (SDK) specially designed and implemented for switched reluctance machine (SRM) systems. The kit is based on object oriented programming (OOP) technique. It is suitable to investigate the performance of SRM systems for both monitoring and generating modes, steady state and dynamic conditions and different drive circuit topologies. Effects of different operation parameters such as excitation voltage, prime mover speed, switching angles and load resistance have been investigated.