Simulating Vector Controlled Induction Motors Using Space Vector Modulation

This paper illustrates the development of a comprehensive vector-controlled induction motor drive system using a virtual prototyping environment for the development/simulation of all designs. Motion control system development poses many challenges for conventional simulation tools. Not only are these systems extremely complex, they traverse both technology (domain) boundaries, as well as analog/digital boundaries. Conventional simulation tools cannot adequately deal with these diverse modeling requirements.