Title :
Performance model of an automotive starter-generator
Author_Institution :
Visteon Automotive Syst., Allen Park, MI, USA
Abstract :
This paper presents a method which predicts the performance of induction motor drive systems intended for use as automotive starter-generators. Search methods are employed to determine the maximum torque versus speed and generating power versus speed capabilities of the induction machine subject to the constraints imposed by the voltage and current ratings of the inverter. Search methods are further applied to find the control parameters which yield the highest operating efficiency at points within the capability envelope. Predicted efficiencies are compared to those obtained on an experimental starter-generator
Keywords :
asynchronous generators; automobiles; automotive electronics; induction motor drives; invertors; starting; torque; automotive starter-generator; control parameters; current rating; efficiencies prediction; generating power; highest operating efficiency; induction motor drive systems; inverter; maximum torque; performance model; speed capabilities; voltage rating; Automotive engineering; Induction generators; Induction machines; Induction motor drives; Inverters; Power generation; Power system modeling; Search methods; Torque; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications Conference, 2000. Conference Record of the 2000 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6401-5
DOI :
10.1109/IAS.2000.881131
