Simulink Electric generator with pulley.

I'm new to simulink and I have no idea how to make a model of the electric generator that I made, I need help please.

Answer 1

[Sreeram]

Hi Laura,

Welcome to the world of Simulink! Since you're new to this tool and looking to model the electric generator you've created, I recommend using Simscape. Simscape enables you to rapidly create models of physical systems within the Simulink environment.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

1. Begin by adding two “Belt Pulley” blocks and two “Cable” blocks to a blank Simulink model. These blocks will help simulate the bigger disc, the disc at the tip of the generator, and the rope/cable connecting them.
2. Use “Ideal Angular Velocity Source” block to drive the pully.
3. Add a “Rotational Electromechanical Converter” block. This acts as the generator which converts rotational energy to electrical energy.
4. Add a “Resistor” block to the model. It acts as the dummy/skeleton that you have in the image.
5. Add “Voltage Sensor” and/or “Current Sensor” blocks appropriately in the model and connect their outputs through “PS-Simulink Converter” block to “Display” blocks. The converter changes the physical signal to Simulink signal, which is then displayed.
6. Connect the blocks as shown in the image below.
7. Adjust the parameters of the blocks as required. For example, adjust the “Pully radius” property of “Belt Pully” blocks as needed.

I am attaching the SLX model for your reference.

You may learn more about Simscape here:

https://www.mathworks.com/help/simscape

You can take the free and interactive Simscape Onramp course here:

https://www.mathworks.com/help/simscape/ref/simscapeonramp.html

I hope this helps!