Introduction
A single phase Induction motor is modeled and
compared with the TEAM
benchmark model problem 30
The motor has
two major parts, a stator and a rotor. The stator is made of
laminated steel and has a single phase coil. The rotor consists of conductive
steel and aluminum
The time harmonic currents on the stator windings will induce eddy currents in
the rotor. The magnetic fields from these two currents
will interact with each
other to generate torque
Modeling Approach
A 2D
Magnetic Fields
physics interface is used to model the induction motor in
frequency
domain operating at a frequency of 60[Hz].
All of the electrical and magnetic material properties are assumed to be linear and the
default
Ampère’s Law
node will define the constitutive relation used.
Table below shows the material properties used.
Material
Electrical
Conductivity (
σ