Simulation of a switched reluctance, More Electric Aircraft power system using a graphical user interface

A previous paper described a detailed system model of a More Electric Aircraft power system employing a switched reluctance generator (Skvarenina et al., 1996). That model was written in the Advanced Control System Language (ACSL(R)). The work has been extended to allow two separate phase groups in the switched reluctance machine with independent loads. In addition, the models have been converted to utilize the Graphics Modelle(R) front-end for the ACSL system, which offers flexibility in running different system configurations. The Graphics Modeller and the underlying models for the machine and loads are described, and examples of system studies are shown using various loads, including passive loads, constant power loads, a brushless DC motor, and an electro-hydrostatic actuator. Results from the simulations are presented together with corroborating experimental test results