Efficiency map

Positioning and objective

The aim of the test “Performance mapping – Sine wave – Motor – Efficiency map” is to characterize the behavior of the machine in the "Torque-Speed" area.

Input parameters like the maximum “Field current”, the maximum “Line current”, maximum “Line-Line voltage”, and the desired “Maximum speed” of the machine are considered.

Only The Maximum Torque Per Volt command mode (MTPV) is available in this version. The Maximum Torque Per Amps command mode (MTPA) will be provided in the next releases.

Input parameters define torque-speed area in which the evaluation of the machine behavior is performed.

Figure 1. Characterization of the corner point on the torque-speed curve

In the results, the performance of the machine at the base point (base speed point) and for the maximum speed set by the user are presented.

A set of curves (like Torque-Speed curve) and maps (like Efficiency map) are computed and displayed.

Two additional features are available in this test. The first one allows extracting one torque-speed point from the efficiency map to get the machine performance, for this specific working point (general data + power balance).

Note: The considered working point is then displayed on all the maps available. The working point can be selected to visualize the corresponding main information.

The second feature allows the user to define a duty cycle by giving a list of working points (speed, torque) versus the time. The displayed results illustrate the machine performance over the considered duty cycle (mean, min, and max values).

The time variation of the main quantities is also displayed (Mechanical torque, speed, control angle, current, voltage, power, efficiency, losses).

All the corresponding points are displayed on the different maps. Each working point can be selected to visualize the corresponding main information.

The following table helps to classify the test “Performance mapping – Sine wave – Motor – Efficiency map”.

Table 1. Positioning of the test “Performance mapping – Sine wave – Motor – Efficiency map”
Family	Performance mapping
Package	Sine wave
Convention	Motor
Test	Efficiency map

Subsections

Inputs

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Thermal

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Electronics

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Mechanics

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