Title :
Developing an educational simulation program for the PM stepping motor
Author :
Kikuchi, Tatsuya ; Kenjo, Takashi ; Fukuda, Shuichi
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Production, Inf. & Syst. Eng., Tokyo Metropolitan Inst. of Technol., Japan
fDate :
2/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A simulation program for the claw-pole permanent-magnet (PM) stepping motor was developed for use in a college sheet classroom. Based on circuit equations and equations of motion, it aims to impart to the student the ability to develop insight into the PM stepping motor, which operates on simple principles but displays sophisticated characteristics when electronically driven. The step-position error caused by cogging torque and assembly error, and measures to reduce such errors, are discussed. It is concluded that this software can provide a useful tool for practical mechatronics design
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; digital simulation; electric machine analysis computing; mechatronics; permanent magnet motors; power engineering education; stepping motors; torque; assembly error; circuit equations; claw-pole permanent-magnet stepping motor; cogging torque; college classroom; educational simulation program; electronically driven motor; equations of motion; errors reduction; mechatronics design; step-position error; Brushless DC motors; Brushless motors; Computational modeling; Computer errors; Computer peripherals; DC motors; Displays; Equations; Laboratories; Mechatronics;
Journal_Title :
Education, IEEE Transactions on
