Transient Response of Induction Machine Using MATLAB Simulink

Student: Tien Wee Ang

Supervisor: Geoffrey Walker

Category: Engineering Thesis Project - Power

This thesis investigates the nature of transient phenomena found in an induction motor. An induction motor has a very high initial starting current in which could be three to eight times the rated value. Such transient phenomena is not acceptable

It comprises of background review of induction motors and the type of induction motor modeled. Parameters are extracted from the selected induction motor by the means of experimental results while some are synthetic parameter values.

In order to understand more on the effects of the transient response, we will employ the use of simulation. MATLAB is currently used by the industry intensively for simulation and is widely recognised to be reliable. The simulation in MATLAB comprises of high-performance language for technical computing that includes functions for numeric computation, data analysis, system simulation, and application.

By using Simulink in MATLAB, the transient response in a controlled environment can be observed. In the process of the simulation, the control settings can be changed and the transient response is displayed in the graphical format with variable loading to ensure better understanding of the outcome.

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