How to model a variable RL branch?
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Hi, I would like to implementing a current controlled variable RL branch using integrator. I have one using i(t) = integ( v(t) - i(t)*R ) / L, but this would develop an algebraic loop, which I want to avoid. Any ideas?
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Sebastian Castro
on 26 Apr 2017
This is the right approach, but as you said it does come with an algebraic loop. You can resolve this loop by adding in a Transfer Fcn block to act as a low-pass filter. In fact, several Simscape Power Systems blocks (e.g. PV Array) already do this under the hood.
The transfer function will typically take the form 1/(Ns+1) where N is associated with the time constant of the filter. You want to pick this value to be small enough that it doesn't filter out your system dynamics, but large enough that it doesn't slow down your simulation with high-frequency components.
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