Variable Reluctance
Variable reluctance in electromagnetic systems
Library
Magnetic Elements
Description
The Variable Reluctance block models a variable reluctance, that is, a component that resists flux flow. The ratio of the magnetomotive force (mmf) across the component to the resulting flux that flows through the component is defined as the reluctance, and is dependent on the value of the input physical signal.
The block is based on the following equations:
where
| MMF | Magnetomotive force (mmf) across the component |
| Φ | Flux through the component |
| Reluctance | |
| X | Value presented at the physical signal port |
| μ0 | Permeability constant |
| μr | Relative permeability of the material |
| A | Cross-sectional area of the section being modeled |
Connections N and S are magnetic conserving ports. The mmf across the reluctance is given by , and the sign of the flux is positive when flowing through the device from N to S.
Variables
To set the priority and initial target values for the block variables prior to simulation, use the Variables tab in the block dialog box (or the Variables section in the block Property Inspector). For more information, see Set Priority and Initial Target for Block Variables.
Parameters
- Minimum length or thickness X>=0
The minimum value of length of air gap or thickness of section. If the input signal falls below this level (for example, turns negative), this minimum value is used. The parameter value must be nonnegative. The default value is
0.- Cross-sectional area
Area of the section being modeled. The default value is
0.01m^2.- Relative permeability of material
Relative permeability of the section material. The default value is
1.
Ports
The block has the following ports:
NMagnetic conserving port associated with the block North terminal.
SMagnetic conserving port associated with the block South terminal.
The block also has one physical signal input port that provides the value of the length of air gap or thickness of section.