Electric Rotating Machine Simulation from Rating Plate Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for creating a simulation model of electric rotating machines, especially asynchronous motors and generators, face challenges in determining operating behavior due to inadequate information, often requiring expensive measurements, which is impractical for older machines with limited data.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method that uses a trained function to determine simulation model parameters from input data such as shaft height and number of pole pairs, allowing for the creation of a simulation model without expensive measurements, using techniques like multivariate regression or neural networks to estimate loss and stray coefficients from rating plate specifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If expensive measurements (idle measurements, rotating measurements under no load and under load) are performed to create an accurate simulation model, then measurement precision and reliability are improved, but cost and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-training a neural network function using comprehensive measurement data from multiple machines before actual use. The training phase (performed once) collects idle measurements, rotating measurements under no load, and rotating measurements under load to establish accurate parameter relationships. During actual operation, the pre-trained function requires only simple input data (shaft height, number of pole pairs, rating plate specifications) to generate accurate simulation models, eliminating the need for repeated expensive measurements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses copying by creating a virtual model (simulation model) of the electric rotating machine through the trained neural network function. Instead of performing physical measurements on each machine, the system copies the behavior characteristics from training data to generate accurate parameter estimates. The trained function acts as a digital twin that replicates the machine's electrical and mechanical behavior based on minimal input data.
2Reliability
If comprehensive measurements are performed to determine operating behavior parameters, then reliability and accuracy are improved, but loss of time and productivity decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs comprehensive measurements during the preliminary training phase to establish accurate parameter relationships. The neural network is trained once using extensive measurement data, and this pre-acquired knowledge is then rapidly applied to determine operating behavior for any machine of the same type. This eliminates the need for time-consuming measurements during each operational assessment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical measurement system with an information processing system. Instead of physically connecting sensors and measurement equipment to the machine, the system uses a trained neural network function that processes electrical input data (shaft height, pole pairs, rating plate specifications) to generate accurate operating behavior parameters. This substitution dramatically reduces measurement time while maintaining reliability.
3Ease of operation
If simple methods (linear interpolation) are used to determine operating behavior, then ease of operation is improved, but measurement precision and reliability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces simple interpolation methods with an advanced information processing approach using a trained neural network function. The system maintains ease of operation by requiring only basic input data (shaft height, number of pole pairs, rating plate specifications) while achieving high measurement precision through the trained function that processes these inputs to generate accurate simulation model parameters and operating behavior data.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms the approach from direct physical measurement to parameter-based calculation. The trained neural network function takes basic geometric and rating parameters as input and transforms them into accurate operating behavior parameters (efficiency, power factor, torque, speed) through learned relationships from training data, achieving both simplicity and accuracy.
4Loss of information
If detailed specifications (efficiency, power factor) are obtained through comprehensive measurements, then information completeness is improved, but cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a complete information set by copying behavioral characteristics from training data to the target machine through the trained neural network function. The function generates comprehensive operating behavior information (efficiency, power factor, torque, speed characteristics) by replicating the relationships learned during training, providing complete specifications without requiring complex measurement systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex measurement systems with an information processing system that uses the trained neural network function. The system processes basic input parameters through the trained function to generate complete detailed specifications, eliminating the need for expensive sensors and measurement equipment while achieving full information completeness.
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AI summary
A computer-implemented method for providing a simulation model of an electric rotating machine is disclosed. The simulation model is defined by parameter values. Input data is obtained. The input data is collectable using the electric rotating machine when the electric rotating machine is not connected to an operating voltage and being characteristic of the electric rotating machine. The parameter values are determined from the input data using a trained function and the parameter values determined are provided.


