Title :
Simulation of a complex traction PWM rectifier using SIMULINK and the dynamic node technique
Author :
Flinders, Frank ; Oghanna, Wardina
Author_Institution :
Centre for Railway Eng., Central Queensland Univ., Rockhampton, Australia
Abstract :
This paper describes the development of a simulation model for an actual PWM power converter system being used in trains recently introduced to the suburban rail transport system in Brisbane, Australia. The simulation model was developed as a teaching aid in modern traction drive technology for railway technical staff. The model is constructed using the SIMULINK graphical simulation platform. To enable modelling of the electric circuit, the dynamic node technique is employed. The simulation may run on any PC and is interactive, making it an excellent educational tool
Keywords :
AC-DC power convertors; PWM power convertors; circuit analysis computing; engineering graphics; microcomputer applications; power engineering computing; power supplies to apparatus; railways; rectifying circuits; software packages; thyristor convertors; traction; SIMULINK; SIMULINK graphical simulation platform; circuit simulation; computer simulation; dynamic node technique; electric trains; personal computers; traction PWM rectifier; traction drive technology; Circuit simulation; Induction motor drives; Inductors; Power system modeling; Pulse width modulation; Pulse width modulation converters; Rail transportation; Railway engineering; Rectifiers; Thyristors;
Conference_Titel :
Industrial Electronics, Control and Instrumentation, 1997. IECON 97. 23rd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3932-0
DOI :
10.1109/IECON.1997.671826
