New Features in PSIM Version 9.

New Features in PSIM Version 9.2

Highlights of key new features in PSIM Version 9.2 are: New HEV Design Suite Lithium-Ion model MTPA, Field Weakening, and other control blocks for motor drives and HEV Space vector PWM block Parameter Tool for math calculation Improved C block for easy editing Digital controller design capability in SmartCtrl Pro New ModCoupler-Verilog Module for Verilog code support Link to CosiMate co-simulation platform

Description of key new features in Version 9.2, as compared to Version 9.1, is given below. HEV Design Suite The all new HEV Design Suite provides a one-stop solution from system specifications to a completely designed HEV powertrain system. Using predefined templates, the HEV Design Suite automatically designs the power circuit and control circuit, and produces a system that is functional and ready to simulate. The HEV Design Suite allows users to quickly establish a baseline design for further optimization, and helps speed up the development process significantly. Four design templates are provided in the HEV Design Suite: Series/Parallel HEV powertrain system with bi-directional dc-dc converter; Plug-in HEV (PHEV) powertrain system, HEV Traction Motor Drive, and HEV Generator, as shown below.
Series/Parallel HEV Plug-In HEV

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HEV Traction Motor

HEV Generator

Motor Control Blocks

The traction motor and generator in the HEV powertrain system come with the complete set of controls. For example, the controller of a traction motor consists of Current Control, MaximumTorque-Per-Ampere (MTPA) Control, Field Weakening Control, Torque Control, Dynamic Torque Limit Control, and Speed Control, as shown below.

Also, for the bi-directional dc-dc converter in a HEV system, Charging Control, Discharging Control, and Regeneration Control blocks are provides to regulate the charge and discharge of the battery pack. Lithium-Ion Battery Model A lithium-ion battery model is added to the Renewable Energy Module and the HEV Design Suite. Based on manufacturer datasheet, the model can predict the charging and discharging process of a battery. The figure below shows the datasheet discharge and charge curves of a lithium-ion battery, and the simulated waveforms from the battery model. The battery model can be used to model various types of batteries.
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PSIM Parameter File and Tool The functionality of parameter files is improved significantly. Values of all variables in a parameter file can be displayed, making it very easy to check the calculation. Also, the script capability is added. For example, a conditional statement can be used, allowing certain variables to have different values based on specific conditions. The figure below shows a parameter file with conditional statements and with values displayed.

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In addition, a Parameter Tool menu function is provided a parameter file by itself without a schematic. Using this tool, one can perform similar tasks that one would do with other computational tools such as Excel or MathCad. C Block The C block editor is greatly improvement. Line numbers are provided, and codes are colored for easy inspection. Also, function codes can be expanded or collapsed for easy editing. The interface of the new C block is shown below.

3-phase Phase-Shifting Transformer, Space Vector PWM, Lookup Table, and Multiplexers Several new elements are added to the PSIM library, including 3-phase Y/Z and Delta/Z phaseshifting transformers, space vector PWM block, lookup table (Simview graph), and multiplexers, as shows below:

Phase-shifting transformers are used for harmonic cancellation, and they can provide phase shift from +30o to -60o. The space vector PWM block is for carrier-based PWM. It modifies the 3-phase modulation signals to achieve similar gain as digitally implemented space vector PWM. The new lookup table (Simview graph) block allows data from Simview files to be used in a lookup table.

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The new multiplexers allow control inputs to be selected individually, making it easier to use in certain situations. Lookup Table Functions of lookup tables are improved. Lookup table data can be edited directly in the PSIM schematic environment. In addition, for one-dimensional lookup tables, the output-input relationship can be plotted graphically, as shown below:

Motor Drive Module: The Maximum-Torque-Per-Ampere (MTPA) control block and Field Weakening control block for PMSM are added. Based on the current reference, the MTPA block will automatically calculate the d-axis and q-axis current references such that the machine generates the maximum amount of torque. The Field Weakening control block, on the other hand, calculates the d-axis and q-axis current references to achieve the maximum output power.

Digital Control Module A PI controller and 1st-order and 2nd-order filters are added to the Digital Control Module, as shown below:

SimCoupler Module: The function to pass a variable value from Simulink to PSIM through the SimCoupler link is added. A variable can be defined in Simulink, and this variable can be used in PSIM.

ModCoupler-Verilog Module: A new ModCoupler-Verilog Module is added. This Module provides the link for co-simulation between PSIM and ModelSim where a control scheme implemented in Verilog code can be simulated in ModelSim and the rest of the system in PSIM. This provides a quick way of validating control code for hardware implementation in FPGA.

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Link to CosiMate: CosiMate is a co-simulation platform that supports various software, such as Matlab/Simulink, ModelSim, Saber, Statemate, Rhapsody, Easy5, Adams, Inventor, AMESim, GT-Power, etc. With the link to CosiMate, one can perform co-simulation between PSIM and these software.

SmartCtrl A number of enhancement is incorporated in SmartCtrl, as shown below. SmartCtrl Pro for Digital Controller Design Digital controller design capability is now provided as an add-on option to SmartCtrl (as part of SmartCtrl Pro). With this option, one can design a controller in analog s-domain, define digital delay, and check the control loop stability with the digital delay taken into account. Once the controller is designed, digital controller coefficients for z-domain implementation are generated. New Link between SmartCtrl and PSIM Previously, after a controller is designed, only the controller is exported to PSIM. Now both the power stage and sensors can also be exported to PSIM, reducing users' effort to set up the complete circuit. New Audio Susceptibility and Output Impedance Functions For dc-dc converters, the transfer functions between the output voltage to input voltage (audio susceptibility) and between the output voltage to output current (output impedance) are now available and can be plotted as additional Bode plots. These transfer functions are very useful in system stability analysis. s-domain Transfer Function for the Plant Previously, a plant is defined through either a predefined topology or imported ac sweep data file. Now a plant can be defined by a s-domain transfer function. This makes it very easy if the plant transfer function is already available. In addition, a plant wizard is provided to help users define the plant model. This option provides great flexibility to create and manage power converter models. Tuning of PI Controller A PI controller is widely used, and users often would adjust the gain and the time constant to fine tune the control loop performance. An option is provided to adjust the gain and time constant, and a new plot is provided to show how the adjustment affects the control loop. Enhanced Power Factor Correction Controller Design The way to design the controllers of a power factor correction boost converter is improved. New Export Function The numerical data of every transfer function (e.g. plant, open loop and closed loop transfer functions) can be exported to PSIM, MathCad, Matlab, Excel, etc., via a text file.

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