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Hysteresis Loop/ B-H Curve and Non Linear Core Modeling

Sparky16
Sparky16 over 15 years ago

Hi,

 I am currently using OrCAD 16.2 and am struggling to produce an output B-H curve/hysteresis loop from my transformer simulations in Orcad Capture CIS, any ideas?  I am simulating various types of transformers including VCVS, linear, non linear and coupled circuit models for my final project. 

 Also I am having difficulty finding some of the charactersitics required for the non linear and coupled circuit models from manufacturer datasheets, such as: A (Thermal Energy Parameter in Amp/meter); C (Domain Flexing Parameter - dimensionless); K (Domain Anisotropy Parameter in Amp/meter) and MS (Magnetic Saturation in gauss) - is it known as saturation flux density Bs on data sheets?? normally in Tesla as this would be easy to convert to gauss (x 10000) but the default is 1000000 and typical Bs are around 0 - 2 Teslas which would only give around 0 - 20000 gauss, which is nowhere near 1000000 gauss!!!

I have noticed that by using the model editor program you can create non linear core models and if you choose to create a new model, and choose magnetic core from the from model section, then choose use device characteristic curves and give it a file name, it will bring up a BH Curve which you will then need B and H values for, so it is possible to get a BH curve, I just dont know how to do this in Capture CIS and from other models!!!!! Also you still need these other values that are difficult to find mentioned previously.

 I noticed there is also a magnetic parts editor program as part of PSpice, which allows you to create non linear cores from manufacturers data and is adjustable, also can be used to create exact non linear cores to use in Capture.

 Any help would be great!

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  • oldmouldy
    oldmouldy over 15 years ago

    Try this really old Tech Note while you still can.... http://www.orcad.com/documents/community.an/pspice/tn14.aspx

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