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Software Tools for the Simulation of Electrical Systems
Theory and Practice
- 1st Edition - August 8, 2020
- Authors: L. Ashok Kumar, V. Indragandhi, Uma Y. Maheswari
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 9 4 1 6 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 9 4 1 7 - 1
Simulation of Software Tools for Electrical Systems: Theory and Practice offers engineers and students what they need to update their understanding of software tools for electric… Read more
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Request a sales quoteSimulation of Software Tools for Electrical Systems: Theory and Practice offers engineers and students what they need to update their understanding of software tools for electric systems, along with guidance on a variety of tools on which to model electrical systems—from device level to system level. The book uses MATLAB, PSIM, Pspice and PSCAD to discuss how to build simulation models of electrical systems that assist in the practice or implementation of simulation software tools in switches, circuits, controllers, instruments and automation system design.
In addition, the book covers power electronic switches and FACTS controller device simulation model building with the use of Labview and PLC for industrial automation, process control, monitoring and measurement in electrical systems and hybrid optimization software HOMER is presented for researchers in renewable energy systems.
- Includes interactive content for numerical computation, visualization and programming for learning the software tools related to electrical sciences
- Identifies complex and difficult topics illustrated by useable examples
- Analyzes the simulation of electrical systems, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using different software, including MATLAB, LABVIEW, MULTISIM, AUTOSIM and PSCAD
Engineers and postgraduate and research students specialization in Electrical, Electronics, Energy, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation and robotics engineering. Experienced engineers in electrical sciences needing to develop simulation knowledge using different software tools
Annexure: 1Chapter: 1 MATLAB/ Simulink1.1. Introduction 1.1.1 Basics of MATLAB1.2. Introduction to MATLAB-Simulink1.2.1. Introduction to Simulink-Sim power system1.2.2. Measurement blocks1.2.3. Building Models1.3. Design and Simulation of Power Transistors1.3.1. Device Structure 1.3.2. Simulation Model-NPN and PNP transistors1.3.3. Generate Input and Output Characteristics1.3.4. Curve fitting with commercial product datasheet1.4. Design and Simulation of Thyristors1.4.1.Implement Thyristor model in Simulink1.4.2.Gate turn off Thyristor (GTO) Model1.4.3.Applications of Thyristor-Converters1.4.4. Applications of Thyristor - SVC1.4.5. Applications of Thyristor - HVDCChapter: 2 PSIM2.1. Introduction to PSIM2.1.1 Introduction2.1.2. Circuit Structure 2.1.3. Software/Hardware Requirement 2.1.4. Installing the Program 2.1.5 .Simulating a Circuit 2.1.6. Simulation Control2.1.7. Component Parameter Specification and Format 2.2. Spice Libraries2.2.1. Creating a Secondary Image2.2.2. Adding a New Subcircuit Element into the Library2.2.3. Adding a New DLL Element into the Library2.2.4. Creating a Symbol Library2.3. Rectifier PSIM Model2.3.1. Rectifier Circuit Structure 2.3.2. Simulation Procedure2.3.3. Simulation Waveforms2.4. IGBT Thermal Model2.4.1. IGBT Device in Database2.4.2. IGBT Loss Calculation2.4.3. Curve fitting with Manufacturer Datasheet (SEMiX151GD066HDs)2.5. Renewable Energy Module2.5.1. Solar Module - Physical ModelChapter: 3 Pspice3.1. Introduction to Pspice3.1.1 Terminologies, File structure3.1.2 Libraries 3.1.3 Methods of Analysis 3.2. Design and Simulation of Power IGBTs3.2.1. IGBT models3.2.2 Characteristics of IGBT3.2.3 Pspice model of IGBT3.3. Design and Simulation of TRIAC3.3.1. Introduction to TRIAC3.3.2. I-V characteristics of TRIAC3.3.3. I-V characteristics of TRIAC using PspiceChapter: 4 Multisim4.1. Introduction to Multisim4.1.1 Toolbars4.1.2 Building blocks and editing 4.1.3 Design Tool box4.1.4 Electrical Rules Checking 4.1.5 Running Simulation 4.1.6 Plotting4.1.7 Analysis4.2. Converters- Using Multisim Model Maker 4.2.1 Boost Converter Design4.2.2 Buck Boost Converter Design4.2.3 Buck Converter Design4.2.4 Flyback Converter Design4.3.Circuits Design Using Multisim Model Maker 4.3.1 Filter Design4.3.2 Clipper and Clamper Design4.3.3 Amplifier DesignChapter: 5 PCB design tool – DesignSpark5.1.Introduction to PCB design tool5.1.1 Overview of PCB design software5.1.2 Parts of the PCB5.1.3 PCB Design flow5.1.4 Design guide lines5.2.PCB design in DesignSpark5.2.1 Overview of DesignSpark5.2.2 User Interface and Management of DesignSpark work environment5.2.3 Schematic Capture5.2.4 Component creation5.2.5 Netlisting5.2.6 Component placement5.2.7 Wiring 5.2.8 Power and Ground plane creation5.2.9 Checking the design5.2.10 Gerber data output for Manufacturing5.3. Sample PCB design – SchmittTrigger5.3.1 Project creation5.3.2 Library creation5.3.3 Schematic design5.3.4 PCB layout5.3.5 Manufacturing file outputChapter: 6 PLC6.1. Introduction to PLC6.1.1. PLC and its Basic Structure 6.1.2. History of the PLC6.1.3. Birth of the PLC Solution6.1.4. The PLC on its Booming Stage6.1.5. PLC Applications, Disadvantages and Advantages6.1.6. Major Types of Industrial Control Systems6.1.7. Hardware Components of a PLC System6.2. Ladder Logic6.2.1. The Origins of Ladder Logic – Relay Logic6.2.2. The Structure of Ladder Logic6.2.3. Similarities with Ladder Diagrams6.2.4. Execution of Ladder Logic6.2.5. Ladder Logic Instructions – The Basics6.2.6. Examples for Ladder Logic6.2.7. NO Contact of PLC6.2.8. PLC Timers6.2.9. PLC Memory Elements6.2.10. Simple Pneumatic Examples6.2.11. Areas of Application of a PLC6.3. Electro Pneumatics using PLC6.3.1. Introduction6.3.2. Seven Basic Electrical Devices 6.3.2.1. Push button switches6.3.2.2. Limit switches6.3.2.3. Pressure switches 6.3.2.4. Solenoids a. 3/2 Way single solenoid valve, spring returnb. 5/2 Way single solenoid valve, spring return6.3.2.5. Relays 6.3.2.6. Timer or Time delay relays 6.3.2.7. Temperature Switch 6.3.2.8. Electronic sensorsa. Inductive sensors b. Capacitive sensors c. Optical proximity sensors d. Diffuse sensors 6.4. Electro pneumatics circuits 6.4.1. Control of system with timed response6.4.2. Control of double acting cylinder with time delay (Double solenoid)6.4.3. Control of double acting cylinder using timer (single solenoid)6.4.4. Control of double acting cylinder using electric counter with two end sensors6.4.5. Control of double acting cylinder using pressure switch6.4.6. Control of double acting cylinder using delay on and off timer and counterChapter: 7 Lab VIEW7.1. Introduction to LabVIEW and Virtual Instruments7.1.1. Front Panel Serves as the User Interface7.1.2. Block Diagram Contains the Graphical Source Code that Defines the Functionality of the VI. 7.1.3. Icon and Connector Pane7.1.4. Building the Front Panel7.1.5. Data flow model7.1.6. Programming Concepts of VI8.1.7. Running and Debugging VIs7.2. LabVIEW Examples7.2.1. Introduction to Basic Operations7.2.2. Basic Mathematical Operations7.2.3. Loop Functions7.2.4. Traffic Light Program Using LabVIEW7.2.5. Water Level Indicator7.2.6. Temperature Indicator7.2.7. Simple Calculator in LabVIEWChapter: 8 PSCAD8.1. Introduction8.1.1. Starting PSCAD8.1.2. Running a Simulation 8.1.3. Printing the Circuit 8.2.Online Plotting and Control8.2.1Graph Frames8.2.2.Graphs 8.2.3.Overlay Graphs 8.2.4.Poly Graphs 8.2.5.Curves 8.2.6.Active Trace 8.2.7.Traces 8.2.8.Poly Meters 8.2.9.Phasor Meters 8.2.10.Oscilloscopes8.2.11.XY Plots 8.3.Transmission Lines and Cables8.3.1.Constructing Overhead Lines8.3.2.Constructing Underground Cable Systems8.3.3.Adding a Tower Component 8.3.4.Adding a Cable Cross-Section Component 8.3.5.Adding a Line Model 8.4. Common Output Window Messages8.4.1.Warning8.4.2.Showing Sequence Numbers8.4.3.Show Signal Locations8.4.4.Control Signal Pathways8.4.6. Creating Library (*.lib) and Object (*.obj) Files8.5.ExampesChapter: 9 PVSyst9.1. Introduction 9.2 Solar PV System 9.2.1 Photovoltaic System Types 9.2.2 Common System Types9.3. Solar Modules9.4. Meters and Instrumentation9.5. Inverter9.5.1 Criteria for Selecting a Grid-Connected Inverter9.5.2 Battery Bank9.6. Sizing Battery Banks9.7. Charge Controller9.7.1. Types of Charge Controllers9.8. Introduction to PVSYST 9.8.1 Case Study1 using PVSYST Software9.8.2.Case Study1 using PVSYST SoftwareChapter: 10 Applications of Software Tools10.1.Introduction to Wind Energy Conversion System10.1.1. Basic Components of WECS10.1.2.Wind Turbine Generator Types10.1.2.Power Converters for WECS10.2.Simulation Model10.2.1.Simulink model-WECS10.2.2.Grid Connected WECS Simulink Model10.3. Introduction to Electric Vehicles 10.3.1. Energy Storage Simulation Model10.3.2.Fuel cell based Electric Vehicles Simulation Model10.3.3.Drives used in Electric Vehicles Simulation Model
- No. of pages: 422
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 8, 2020
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128194164
- eBook ISBN: 9780128194171
LK
L. Ashok Kumar
Professor Ashok Kumar is Principal at
Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, India.
His current research focuses on integration of renewable energy systems in the smart grid, biomedical applications, and wearable electronics. He has three years of industrial experience and 24 years of academic and research experience. He is also the author of several books and technical papers in national and international journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Principal Thiagarajar College of Engineering Madurai , IndiaVI
V. Indragandhi
Dr. V. Indragandhi obtained a PhD from Anna University, Chennai, and is currently employed by VIT as a Professor at the School of Electrical Engineering. She has engaged in teaching and research work for the past 15 years, with a focus on power electronics and renewable energy systems. She has published articles in high-impact factor journals, holds 4 patents to her name, and is a prolific book author/editor for Wiley, Elsevier, and MDPI. She has successfully organized many international conferences and workshops, partnering with leading universities around the world. Recently, she has been engaged as co-PI on a joint research project with Teesside University, funded by the UK Royal Academy of Engineering.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Dept. of Energy and Power Electronics, School of Electrical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, IndiaUM
Uma Y. Maheswari
Y.Uma Maheswari is a Product Manager at Pramura Software Pvt Ltd, Coimbatre
She completed a B.E in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Amrita Institute of Technology and received M.E in Embedded systems and Technologies from Anna University. Areas of Expertise: High speed PCB design, Post processing of PCB design, Process improvement, Cross functional analysis and is currently working in PCB design.
Affiliations and expertise
Product Manager, Pramura Software Pvt Ltd, Coimbatre, IndiaRead Software Tools for the Simulation of Electrical Systems on ScienceDirect