Three-phase constant power load
Simscape / Electrical / Passive
The Constant Power Load (Three-Phase) block implements a constant power load for a three-phase supply.
The block outputs a nominal rated power as long as the voltage from the three-phase supply is equal to or greater than the value specified for the Minimum supply voltage (phase-to-phase RMS) parameter.
When the voltage from the three-phase supply drops below the value of Minimum supply voltage (phase-to-phase RMS), the load behaviour changes and the block models a load with constant impedance.
When the voltage from the three-phase supply is greater than the value specified for the Minimum supply voltage (phase-to-phase RMS) parameter, the block acts in constant PQ mode.
The active and reactive power are defined by:
where:
Vpk is the voltage peak magnitude.
is the phase of the current.
is the current peak magnitude.
When the voltage from the three-phase supply is less than or equal to the value specified for the Minimum supply voltage (phase-to-phase RMS) parameter, the block acts in constant Z mode.
The active and reactive power are defined by:
where:
is the constant resistance.
is the constant reactance.
Vline RMSmin is the Minimum supply voltage (phase-to-phase RMS).
If the block is in a network that is compatible with frequency-time simulation mode, you can perform a load-flow analysis on the network. A load-flow analysis provides steady-state values that you can use to initialize a machine.
For more information, see Perform a Load-Flow Analysis Using Simscape Electrical and Frequency and Time Simulation Mode.