Simulink model of controlled power factor flux switching generator system for embedded power generation

This paper describes a Simulink model of a flux switching generator system FSG with controlled armature power factor, suitable for high speed applications. The generator is a flux-switching machine derived from an inductor alternator and the switched reluctance machine. Using an 8/4 configuration of this machine the electrical characteristics of this generator was determined using flux linkage and magneto motive force MMF data derived from finite element analysis FEA. The Simulink model was developed for the control and output power prediction for the flux switching generator system. Predictions using this model shows, agreement with the experimental results for controlled power factor operation. The complete system model developed using Matlab/Simulink and FEA can therefore be used in effective design and prototyping of the flux switching generator system.