A coupled simulation and modeling of WT-AFPMSG based on ansys software and MATLAB/Simulink for wind energy application

Abstract

As global demand for clean and sustainable energy rises, wind turbines have become a crucial solution in the transition to renewable sources. The axial flux permanent magnet synchronous generator (AFPMSG), with its compact design, high power density, and efficiency, is an attractive option for wind energy conversion, especially where space and weight constraints are significant. This article presents the modeling and simulation of a wind turbine system based on an AFPMSG. The process was conducted using ANSYS/Maxwell software for finite element analysis (FEA), starting from a preliminary 2D design obtained with Maxwell's RMxprt module, while MATLAB/Simulink was used to model the wind turbine and implement MPPT for optimized energy extraction. A coupled simulation was implemented by exchanging data from MATLAB/Simulink to Ansys/Maxwell, ensuring continuous data exchange between mechanical and electrical parts and ensuring realistic system behavior. The simulation validated the electromagnetic design and highlighted the effectiveness of coupled simulation for performance testing with power electronics circuits.