<p>In order to design a power transformer it is important to understand its internal electromagnetic behaviour. That can be obtained by measurements on physical transformers, analytical expressions and computer simulations. One benefit with simulations is that the transformer can be studied before it is built physically and that the consequences of changing dimensions and parameters easily can be tested.</p><p>In this thesis a time-domain transformer model is presented. The model includes core losses as magnetic static hysteresis, eddy current and excess eddy current losses. Moreover, the model comprises winding losses including eddy currents, capacitive effects and leakage flux. The core and windings are first modelled separately and then connected together in a total transformer model. This results in a detailed transformer model.</p><p>One important result of the thesis is the possibility to simulate dynamic hysteresis including the eddy current shielding in the magnetic core material. This is achieved by using Cauer circuit combined with analytical expression for static and dynamic hysteresis. Thereby, all magnetic loss components in the material can be simulated accurately. This dynamic hysteresis model is verified through experiments showing very good agreement.</p>

Ce travail est relatif à l’augmentation du courant de court-circuit du réseau électriqueportuaire alimentant le navire. Ceci passe par une modélisation des réseaux des charges, dutransformateur et enfin convertisseurs concernés. Munis de cette compréhension du système,diverses solutions à base d’électronique de puissance ou d’éléments passifs ont étéinvestiguées, simulées et évaluées à l’aune des performances exigées. Pour l’augmentation ducourant de court-circuit, un transformateur spécialement créé pour cette application à deuxenroulements primaires est proposé. L’esprit de la solution est de modifier la configuration dutransformateur au moment de la détection du court-circuit en modifiant son rapport detransformation. Un banc de test temps réel hybride a été architecturé afin de tester cettesolution. Les essais sur le banc de test ont permis d’obtenir des résultats satisfaisants etencourageants qui corroborent la théorie. Pour finir des études complémentaires, sousdifférents scenarii, ont été menées en simulation hors ligne. / This work is about the short-circuit current increase, inside the harbor’s electrical networkthat supplies the electrical grid of each vessel docked in port. We analyze the system’srequirements, the load demands, the transformer and finally the modeling of the convertersinvolved. Armed with this understanding of the system, various solutions like powerelectronics devices or passive equipments were investigated, simulated and evaluated in termsof performance requirements. To increase the short-circuit current, we provide a noveltransformer with two primary windings. The purpose of this solution is to change theconfiguration of the transformer when the short circuit is detected by changing thetransformation ratio. A real-time hybrid test bench has been build in order to test the solution.The real-time tests have yielded good and encouraging results, supporting the theory. Finally,further studies under various scenarios were conducted in offline simulations.

Tiriamajame darbe elektromagnetiniu požiūriu palyginamos viensluoksnė forminė trifazė ir to pačio tipo šešiafazė apvijos. Atlikta šių apvijų kuriamų sukamųjų magnetovarų harmonė analizė ir pagal gautus rezultatus apskaičiuoti elektromagnetinio efektyvumo koeficientai. Gauta, kad viensluoksnė forminė šešiafazė apvija turi geresnius elektromagnetinius parametrus. Šios šešiafazės apvijos efektyvumo koeficientas yra 8,7 % didesnis nei viensluoksnės forminės trifazės apvijos. Atliktas eksperimentinis tyrimas su 1,5 kW asinchroniniu varikliu su viensluoksne formine trifaze apvija ir su tuo pačiu pervyniotu varikliu su ta pačia šešiafaze apvija. Asinchroninio variklio su viensluoksne formine trifaze apvija ir to pačio pervynioto variklio su ta pačia šešiafaze apvija visi energiniai rodikliai apskaičiuoti atlikus tuščiosios veikos ir apkrovos bandymus. Atlikus asinchroninio variklio eksperimentinius bandymus prie nurodytosios apkrovos trifaziam ir šešiafaziam asinchroniniam varikliui, buvo gauti tokie skaičiavimo rezultatai: pervynioto šešiafazio variklio statoriaus apvijos fazinė srovė sumažėjo 25 %, imama iš tinklo galia sumažėjo 10 %, galios suminiai nuostoliai sumažėjo 38 %, galios faktorius padidėjo 4 %, naudingumo faktorius padidėjo beveik 15 %, sukimosi momentas padidėjo apie 5 %. Nustatyta, kad asinchroninis variklis su viensluoksne formine šešiafaze apvija turi geresnius energinius rodiklius nei asinchroninis variklis su to paties tipo trifaze apvija. / In this research electromagnetic properties of single-layer former three-phase winding and the same type six-phase winding are assessed and compared. Harmonic analyses of magnetomotive force was carried out on the rotary forces they generate and, according to final results, the electromagnetic efficiency coefficients were calculated. It was established that electromagnetic parameters of the single-layer former six-phase winding are better. The efficiency coefficient of the single-layer former six-phase winding is 8,7 % higher compared to the same three-phase winding. The experimental analysis of a three-phase asynchronous 1,5 kW motor with a single-layer three-phase winding and the same rewound motor with the same six-phase winding was performed. All energetic indicators of the asynchronous motor with a single-layer former three-phase winding and rewound motor the same six-phase winding were calculated after performing a no-load and load tests. Performing a load testing of the asynchronous motor for single-layer three-phase winding and the same six-phase winding it was established that the current of the stator winding of the rewound asynchronous motor with a single-layer six-phase winding decreased by 25 % at the indicated load, the power from the network decreased by 10 %. Moreover, the power loss decreased by 38 %, the power factor increased by 4 %, the efficiency factor increased almost by 15 %, and the torque increased by 5 %. It was established that the asynchronous... [to full text]

Im Rahmen des Exzellenzclusters MERGE an der TU Chemnitz erfolgt die Entwicklung eines kontinuierlichen großserientauglichen Verfahrens zur Herstellung komplexer geschlossener Strukturbauteile. Hierbei werden vorimprägnierte faserverstärkte thermoplastische Halbzeuge (thermoplastische Tapes) in einem Kombinationsverfahren aus thermoplastischen Tapelegen und Tapewickeln verarbeitet. Für dieses kontinuierliche Orbitalwickelverfahren wurde ein spezieller Technologiedemonstrator entwickelt mit dessen Hilfe Machbarkeitsstudien zur Erbringung des Funktionsnachweises durchgeführt werden. Die oben genannte Versuchsanlage ermöglicht die Erzeugung rotationssymmetrischer Profile, die zudem einen inkonstanten Querschnitt aufweisen können. Für die Anlagenkonzeptionierung wurde ein Beispielprofil eines Strukturbauteils ausgewählt und die Anlagendimensionierung durchgeführt. Basierend auf dem Entwurf werden zur Anlagendimensionierung die Parameter der Einzelantriebe mit Hilfe inverser Kinematik simulativ und analytisch abgeleitet und durch anschließende Simulation in CreoElements/Pro® vervollständigt. Die konstruktive Realisierung erfolgte mittels Solid Works. Die abschließende simulative Validierung wurde wiederum mittels CreoElements/Pro® durchgeführt. Diese Arbeiten entstanden im Rahmen des Bundesexzellenzclusters EXC 1075 "Technologiefusion für multifunktionale Leichtbaustrukturen" und wurde von der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft gefördert. Die Autoren danken für die finanzielle Unterstützung.

The aim of this study is to investigate the mechanical properties of continuous fiber reinforced composite tubes, produced by filament winding technique. For this purpose, tensile and split-disk tests were performed with specimens produced with five different fiber materials and two different resin systems. Longitudinal tensile and hoop tensile properties of the selected specimens were determined and the effect of reinforcement direction on the mechanical performance of these composites was investigated. In addition, the effect of a filament-winding processing variable (fiber tension) on longitudinal and hoop tensile properties of the selected composites was obtained. A slight increase in hoop/longitudinal tensile properties of specimens was observed for specimens wounded with tension and with winding angles greater than 60o. The tests were performed according to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. The split-disk tests of selected composite specimens were simulated by the finite element method. For this purpose, a commercial finite element package program was used. Experimental results were used both as input in terms of material data for the finite element study and for comparison purposes. A good agreement was obtained between the simulation results and the experimental data.

Thesis (MScEng)-- Stellenbosch University, 2013. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The objective of this project is to develop an electromagnetic model that can be used to accurately calculate the voltage distribution in a transformer winding structure when excited with standard impulse excitation waves. This voltage distribution is required during the design stage of a power transformer to ensure that the insulation is capable of withstanding the occurring electric field stresses during these tests. This study focuses on the modelling of a single disk-type power transformer winding without the presence of an iron-core. Methods of calculating self- and mutual-inductances of transformer windings are presented and validated by means of finite element method software simulations. The same is done for the calculation methods used for calculating the capacitances in and around the winding structure. The calculated and FEM-simulated results are compared to measured values as a final stage of validation. The methods used to calculate the various model parameters seem to produce results that agrees well with measured values. The non-linear frequency dependant dissipative nature of transformer windings is also investigated and a methodology to take this into account is proposed and implemented. The complete modelling methodology proposed in this thesis, which includes the calculation of the model parameters, model synthesis and solver algorithm, are applied to an actual case study. The case study is performed on an air-core reactor manufactured using a disk-type power transformer winding. The reactor is excited with standard lightning impulse waves and the voltages along the winding are measured. The calculated and measured voltage wave forms are compared in both the frequency and time-domain. From the comparison it is found that the model accurately represents the actual transient voltage response of the testunit for the frequency range of interest during standard factory acceptance tests. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die doel van hierdie projek is om 'n elektromagnetiese model te ontwikkel wat gebruik kan word om die spanningsverspreiding in 'n transformatorwindingstruktuur te bereken as standaard weerligimpulstoetse toegedien word. Hierdie spanningsverspreiding word vereis tydens die ontwerpstadium van ‘n kragtransformator om te verseker dat die isolasie in staat is om die elektriese veldsterkte tydens hierdie toetse te weerstaan. Hierdie studie fokus op die modelering van 'n enkele skyftipe-kragtransformatorwinding sonder die teenwoordigheid van 'n ysterkern. Metodes van berekening van self- n wedersydse-induktansie van transformatorwindings word aangebied en getoets deur middel van Eindige-Element-Metode (EEM) simulasies. Dieselfde word gedoen vir die metodes wat gebruik word vir die berekening van die kapasitansies in en rondom die windingstruktuur. Die berekende en EEM-gesimuleerde resultate word vergelyk met die gemeete waardes as 'n finale vlak van bekragtiging. Die metodes wat gebruik word om die verskillende modelparameters te bereken vergelyk goed met gemete waardes. Die nie-lineêre frekwensie-afhanklike verliese van transformatorwindings word ook ondersoek en 'n metode om hierdie in ag te neem is voorgestel en geïmplementeer. Die volledige voorgestelde modeleringsmetodiek in hierdie tesis, wat die berekening van die modelparameters, modelsintese en oplosingsalgoritme insluit word toegepas op 'n werklike gevallestudie. Die gevallestudie is uitgevoer op 'n lugkern-reaktor wat 'n skyftipe-kragtransformatorwinding. Die reaktor word onderwerp aan die standaard weerligimpuls golwe en die spanning al langs die winding word gemeet. Die berekende en gemete spanning golf vorms word met mekaar vergelyk in beide die frekwensie- en tyd-vlak. Uit die vergelyking blyk dit dat die model die werklike oorgangspanningsweergawe van die toetseenheid akkuraat verteenwoordig vir die frekwensie reeks van belang tydens standaard fabriekaanvaardingstoetse.

Ce travail est relatif à l’augmentation du courant de court-circuit du réseau électriqueportuaire alimentant le navire. Ceci passe par une modélisation des réseaux des charges, dutransformateur et enfin convertisseurs concernés. Munis de cette compréhension du système,diverses solutions à base d’électronique de puissance ou d’éléments passifs ont étéinvestiguées, simulées et évaluées à l’aune des performances exigées. Pour l’augmentation ducourant de court-circuit, un transformateur spécialement créé pour cette application à deuxenroulements primaires est proposé. L’esprit de la solution est de modifier la configuration dutransformateur au moment de la détection du court-circuit en modifiant son rapport detransformation. Un banc de test temps réel hybride a été architecturé afin de tester cettesolution. Les essais sur le banc de test ont permis d’obtenir des résultats satisfaisants etencourageants qui corroborent la théorie. Pour finir des études complémentaires, sousdifférents scenarii, ont été menées en simulation hors ligne. / This work is about the short-circuit current increase, inside the harbor’s electrical networkthat supplies the electrical grid of each vessel docked in port. We analyze the system’srequirements, the load demands, the transformer and finally the modeling of the convertersinvolved. Armed with this understanding of the system, various solutions like powerelectronics devices or passive equipments were investigated, simulated and evaluated in termsof performance requirements. To increase the short-circuit current, we provide a noveltransformer with two primary windings. The purpose of this solution is to change theconfiguration of the transformer when the short circuit is detected by changing thetransformation ratio. A real-time hybrid test bench has been build in order to test the solution.The real-time tests have yielded good and encouraging results, supporting the theory. Finally,further studies under various scenarios were conducted in offline simulations.

Ce travail a pour but de proposer une nouvelle approche du dimensionnement optimisé des réservoirs de stockage d’hydrogène de type IV visant à mieux répondre aux enjeux industriels. Les objectifs scientifiques et techniques consistent à disposer de modèles qualifiés pour la simulation du comportement de ces réservoirs, associés à des méthodologies de dimensionnement et d’optimisation fiables. La démarche s’appuie sur trois axes principaux :– proposer une démarche de conception prédictive en intégrant (i) un premier aspect lié à la ruine de la structure qui est la conséquence de mécanismes complexes et multiples d’endommagement s’initiant, s’accumulant et se développant dans un milieu anisotrope et (ii) des modèles de simulation de la structuration composite spécifique au procédé d’enroulement filamentaire, technologie employée largement dans la fabrication des réservoirs de stockage à haute pression. Leurs implémentations constituent une première avancée face à l’existant ;– choisir et évaluer les paramètres structuraux par une démarche d’optimisation où nous sommes amenés à utiliser (i) des méthodes de métamodélisation permettant de répondre aux contraintes de coûts, (ii) des méthodes spécifiques de tri et (iii) des méthodes à spectres larges qui recherchent des solutions sur une large population telles que des méthodes génétiques ;– qualifier la démarche dans sa globalité par une comparaison entre calculs et essais. Ainsi, la finalité de ce travail est de développer et valider des modèles et méthodes pour permettre de mieux concevoir, tester et fabriquer à moindre coût un réservoir avec une structure calculée optimisée. / The purpose of this study is to suggest a new way to design type IV high pressure hydrogen composite vessels to better fulfil industrial requirements. Developing suitable models for the comportment’s simulation of these vessels in relation with a reliable design method is the main scientific and technical aim. This approach relies on the three following lines :– perform a predictive design method using the most recent theoretical and numerical works investigated on composite materials and more specifically in taking into account (i) an essential aspect linked to the structural failure which is the consequence of the initiation, accumulation and propagation of complex damage mechanisms and (ii) the use of specific composite lay-up models related to the filament winding process, used for pressure vessels manufacturing. These approaches are significant breakthroughs compared with previous studies ;– choose and assess structural parameters with an optimisation approach where we use (i) surrogate methods to meet economic requirements, (ii) specific sorting methods and (iii) broad-spectrum methods such as genetic algorithm methods ;– approve of the whole approach by theoretical and experimental comparisons.The goal of the project will be to develop, provide and approve models to enable a better conception and industrialisation of an optimal high pressure vessel in relations with costs.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / This thesis aims to study the changes that may occur in transformer parameters when any type of deformation is caused in its windings. To verify such effects, it will be analyzed possible variations in electrical, magnetic and mechanical parameters, which may indicate a lifetime decay of such equipment. To conduct this work, it will be used two computational tools for transformer modeling: ATP (Alternative Transient Program) and FLUX 3D which employs the finite element method. Some deformations are then applied in the transformer windings in order to verify the aforementioned parameters. Therefore, with such studies and techniques able to detect mechanical deformations in transformer windings, a computer methodology is developed for carrying out a diagnosis before such kind of failure removes the transformer from operation. / Esta tese tem como objetivo estudar as alterações que possam ocorrer nos parâmetros de transformador quando algum tipo de deformação incidir em seus enrolamentos. Para a verificação de tais efeitos, optou-se por analisar possíveis variações em parâmetros elétricos, magnéticos e mecânicos as quais podem indicar um decaimento na vida útil de tal equipamento. Para o desenvolvimento de tal estudo optou-se por utilizar duas ferramentas computacionais para modelar o transformador: o software ATP (Alternative Transient Program) e o programa FLUX em sua versão 3D, o qual emprega o método de elementos finitos. Deformações serão aplicadas nos modelos e análises realizadas para a verificação dos parâmetros supracitados. De posse de tais análises e de técnicas já utilizadas para a detecção de deformações mecânicas nos enrolamentos de transformadores, será apresentada uma metodologia computacional para a realização de tal diagnóstico, antes que este tipo de falha possa retirar o transformador de operação. / Doutor em Ciências

The possibility to save energy in synchronous machines operation by dismissing d-axis damping bars and surrogating them with active excitation current control in sectored field winding is proved. In particular a way to recover the energy of rotor oscillations during power regulation is shown by means of a studycase generator whereas a self-starting machine is analytically and numerically designed in view of its next construction and test. Principal design requirements and limits for both applications are presented and discussed.