Simscape Power Systems Blocks

Specialized Technology

Electrical Sources and Elements

AC Current Source Implement sinusoidal current source
AC Voltage Source Implement sinusoidal voltage source
Battery Implement generic battery model
Controlled Current Source Implement controlled current source
Controlled Voltage Source Implement controlled voltage source
DC Voltage Source Implement DC voltage source
Three-Phase Programmable Voltage Source Implement three-phase voltage source with programmable
time variation of amplitude, phase, frequency, and harmonics
Three-Phase Source Implement three-phase source with internal R-L impedance
Linear Transformer Implement two- or three-winding linear transformer
Grounding Transformer Implement three-phase grounding transformer providing a
neutral in three-wire system
Saturable Transformer Implement two- or three-winding saturable transformer
Multi-Winding Transformer Implement multi-winding transformer with taps
Three-Phase Transformer (Three Windings) Implement three-phase transformer with configurable
winding connections
Three-Phase Transformer (Two Windings) Implement three-phase transformer with configurable
winding connections
Three-Phase Transformer 12 Terminals Implement three single-phase, two-winding transformers
where all terminals are accessible
Three-Phase Transformer Inductance Matrix Type Implement three-phase three-winding transformer with
(Three Windings) configurable winding connections and core geometry
Three-Phase Transformer Inductance Matrix Type Implement three-phase two-winding transformer with
(Two Windings) configurable winding connections and core geometry
Zigzag Phase-Shifting Transformer Implement zigzag phase-shifting transformer with
configurable secondary winding connection
Three-Phase OLTC Regulating Transformer (Phasor Implement phasor model of three-phase OLTC regulating
Type) transformer
Three-Phase OLTC Phase Shifting Transformer Implement phasor model of three-phase OLTC phase-shifting
Delta-Hexagonal (Phasor Type) transformer using delta hexagonal connection
PI Section Line Implement single-phase transmission line with lumped
parameters
Distributed Parameter Line Implement N-phase distributed parameter transmission line
model with lumped losses
Three-Phase PI Section Line Implement three-phase transmission line section with lumped
parameters
Series RLC Branch Implement series RLC branch
Series RLC Load Implement linear series RLC load
Parallel RLC Branch Implement parallel RLC branch
Parallel RLC Load Implement linear parallel RLC load
Mutual Inductance Implement inductances with mutual coupling
Three-Phase Harmonic Filter Implement four types of three-phase harmonic filters using
RLC components
Three-Phase Dynamic Load Implement three-phase dynamic load with active power and
reactive power as function of voltage or controlled from

Three-Phase Series RLC Branch
Three-Phase Series RLC Load
Three-Phase Parallel RLC Branch
Three-Phase Parallel RLC Load
Three-Phase Mutual Inductance Z1-Z0
Breaker
Three-Phase Breaker
Three-Phase Fault
Ground
Neutral
Surge Arrester
Connection Port
Motors and Generators
AC1A Excitation System
AC4A Excitation System
AC5A Excitation System
DC1A Excitation System
DC2A Excitation System
Excitation System
ST1A Excitation System
ST2A Excitation System
Asynchronous Machine
DC Machine
Generic Power System Stabilizer
Hydraulic Turbine and Governor
Multiband Power System Stabilizer
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine
Simplified Synchronous Machine
Single Phase Asynchronous Machine
Steam Turbine and Governor
Stepper Motor
Switched Reluctance Motor
external input
Implement three-phase series RLC branch
Implement three-phase series RLC load with selectable
connection
Implement three-phase parallel RLC branch
Implement three-phase parallel RLC load with selectable
connection
Implement three-phase impedance with mutual coupling
among phases
Implement circuit breaker opening at current zero crossing
Implement three-phase circuit breaker opening at current zero
crossing
Implement programmable phase-to-phase and phase-to-
ground fault breaker system
Provide connection to ground
Implement common node in circuit
Implement metal-oxide surge arrester
Create Physical Modeling connector port for subsystem
Implements IEEE type AC1A excitation system model
Implements IEEE type AC4A excitation system model
Implements IEEE type AC5A excitation system model
Implements IEEE type DC1A excitation system model
Implements IEEE type DC2A excitation system model
Provide excitation system for synchronous machine and
regulate its terminal voltage in generating mode
Implements IEEE type ST1A excitation system model
Implements IEEE type ST2A excitation system model
Model the dynamics of three-phase asynchronous machine,
also known as induction machine
Implement wound-field or permanent magnet DC machine
Implement generic power system stabilizer for synchronous
machine
Model hydraulic turbine and proportional-integral-derivative
(PID) governor system
Implement multiband power system stabilizer
Model the dynamics of a three-phase permanent magnet
synchronous machine with sinusoidal or trapezoidal back
electromotive force, or the dynamics of a five-phase
permanent magnet synchronous machine with sinusoidal back
electromotive force
Model the dynamics of simplified three-phase synchronous
machine
Model dynamics of single phase asynchronous machine with
squirrel-cage rotor
Model the dynamics of speed governing system, steam
turbine, and multimass shaft
Implement stepper motor model
Model the dynamics of switched reluctance motor
Synchronous Machine
Power Electronics
Diode
GTO
Ideal Switch
IGBT
IGBT/Diode
MOSFET
Three-Level Bridge
Thyristor
Universal Bridge
Boost Converter
Buck Converter
Full-Bridge Converter
Full-Bridge MMC
Half-Bridge Converter
Half-Bridge MMC
Three-Level NPC Converter
Two-Level Converter
Two-Quadrant DC/DC Converter
Sensors and Measurements
Voltage Measurement
Current Measurement
Three-Phase V-I Measurement
Multimeter
Impedance Measurement
Digital Flickermeter
Fourier
Fundamental (PLL-Driven)
Mean
Mean (Phasor)
Mean (Variable Frequency)
Positive-Sequence (PLL-Driven)
Power
Power (3ph, Instantaneous)
Power (3ph, Phasor)
Model the dynamics of three-phase round-rotor or salient-pole
synchronous machine
Implement diode model
Implement gate turn off (GTO) thyristor model
Implement ideal switch device
Implement insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT)
Implements ideal IGBT, GTO, or MOSFET and antiparallel
diode
Implement MOSFET model
Implement three-level neutral point clamped (NPC) power
converter with selectable topologies and power switching
devices
Implement thyristor model
Implement universal power converter with selectable
topologies and power electronic devices
Implement boost power converter
Implement buck power converter
Implement full-bridge power converter
Implement a full-bridge modular multilevel converter
Implement half-bridge power converter
Implement a half-bridge modular multilevel converter
Implement three-phase, three-level Neutral-Point Clamped
(NPC) power converter
Implement three-phase two-level power converter
Implement two-quadrant DC/DC power converter
Measure voltage in circuit
Measure current in circuit
Measure three-phase currents and voltages in circuit
Measure voltages and currents specified in dialog boxes of
Simscape Power Systems blocks
Measure impedance of circuit as function of frequency
Implement digital flickermeter as described in IEC 61000-4-
15 standard.
Perform Fourier analysis of signal
Compute fundamental value of signal
Compute mean value of signal
Compute mean value of input phasor over a running window
of one cycle of specified frequency
Compute mean value of signal
Compute positive-sequence component of three-phase signal
at fundamental frequency
Compute active and reactive powers of voltage-current pair at
fundamental frequency
Compute three-phase instantaneous active and reactive powers
Compute three-phase active and reactive powers using three-
phase voltage and current phasors
Power (PLL-Driven, Positive-Sequence) Compute positive-sequence active and reactive powers
Power (Phasor) Compute active and reactive powers using voltage and current
phasors
Power (Positive-Sequence) Compute positive-sequence active and reactive powers
Power (dq0, Instantaneous) Compute three-phase instantaneous active and reactive powers
RMS Compute true root mean square (RMS) value of signal
Sequence Analyzer Compute positive-, negative-, and zero-sequence components
of three-phase signal
Sequence Analyzer (Phasor) Compute sequence components (positive, negative, and zero)
of three-phase phasor signal
THD Compute total harmonic distortion (THD) of signal
Control and Signal Generation
Overmodulation Add third harmonic or triplen harmonic zero-sequence signal
to three-phase signal
Pulse Generator (Thyristor) Generate pulses for twelve-pulse and six-pulse thyristor
converters
PWM Generator (2-Level) Generate pulses for PWM-controlled 2-level converter
PWM Generator (3-Level) Generate pulses for PWM-controlled three-level converter
PWM Generator (DC-DC) Generate pulse for PWM-controlled DC-DC converter
PWM Generator (Multilevel) Generate pulses for PWM-controlled modular multilevel
converter
Sawtooth Generator Generate sawtooth waveform at regular intervals
Stair Generator Generate signal changing at specified transition times
SVPWM Generator (2-Level) Generate pulses for SVPWM-controlled two-level converter
Three-Phase Programmable Generator Generate three-phase signal with programmable time variation
of amplitude, phase, frequency, and harmonics
Three-Phase Sine Generator Generate three-phase balanced signal, amplitude, phase, and
frequency controlled by block inputs
Triangle Generator Generate symmetrical triangle waveform at regular intervals
Alpha-Beta-Zero to dq0, dq0 to Alpha-Beta-Zero Perform transformation from 0 stationary reference frame
to dq0 rotating reference frame or the inverse
abc to Alpha-Beta-Zero, Alpha-Beta-Zero to abc Perform transformation from three-phase (abc) signal to 0
stationary reference frame or the inverse
abc to dq0, dq0 to abc Perform transformation from three-phase (abc) signal to dq0
rotating reference frame or the inverse
First-Order Filter Implement first-order filter
Lead-Lag Filter Implement first-order lead-lag filter
Second-Order Filter Implement second-order filter
Second-Order Filter (Variable-Tuned) Implement second-order variable-tuned filter
PLL Determine frequency and fundamental component of signal
phase angle
PLL (3ph) Determine frequency and fundamental component of three-
phase signal phase angle
Bistable Implement prioritized S-R flip-flop (bistable multivibrator)
Edge Detector Detect change in logical signal state
Monostable Implement monostable flip-flop (one-shot multivibrator)
On/Off Delay Implement switch-on or switch-off delay
Sample and Hold Sample first input and hold its value based on value of second
 input
Discrete Shift Register Implement serial-in, parallel-out shift register
Discrete Variable Time Delay Delay signal by variable time value

Electric Drives
Bridge Firing Unit (AC) Implement six pulse firing unit with notch filters for three-
phase thyristor bridge
Bridge Firing Unit (DC) Generate gate signals for single- or three-phase thyristor
bridge
Current Controller (Brushless DC) Implement current/torque controller model for brushless DC
machine.
Current Controller (DC) Implement PI current controller model for DC machine
Direct Torque Controller Implement direct torque and flux controller (DTFC or DTC)
model
Field-Oriented Controller Implement a field-oriented controller model based on indirect
or feedforward vector control strategy
Regulation Switch Implement torque controller, and switch that selects between
torque or speed regulation, for DC motor drives
Six-Step Generator Implement pulse generator for six-step VSI AC motor drive
Space Vector Modulator Implement space vector modulator for PWM VSI AC motor
drive
Speed Controller (AC) Implement speed controller model for vector controlled AC
motor drives
Speed Controller (DC) Implement a speed controller model for DC motor drives
Speed Controller (Scalar Control) Implement speed-controller model for scalar controlled AC
drives
Vector Controller (PMSM) Implement vector controller model for permanent magnet
synchronous machines (PMSM)
Vector Controller (WFSM) Implement vector controller model for a wound-field
synchronous machine (WFSM)
Voltage Controller (DC Bus) Implement DC bus voltage controller for thyristor bridge
rectifier
Chopper Implement DC chopper model for DC motor drives
Circulating Current Inductors Implement circulating current inductors for four-quadrant
thyristor bridge converter
Inverter (Five-Phase) Implements five-phase inverter model for five-phase PM
Synchronous motor drive
Inverter (Three-Phase) Implements a three-phase inverter model for AC Motor Drives
Thyristor Converter Implements single or three-phase thyristor converter for DC
motor drives
Active Rectifier Implement three-phase active (PWM) rectifier model for AC
motor drives
DC Bus Implement DC bus model that includes resistive braking
chopper
Brushless DC Motor Drive Implement brushless DC motor drive using Permanent Magnet
Synchronous Motor (PMSM) with trapezoidal back
electromotive force (BEMF)
DTC Induction Motor Drive Implement direct torque and flux control (DTC) induction
motor drive model
Field-Oriented Control Induction Motor Drive Implement field-oriented control (FOC) induction motor drive

Five-Phase PM Synchronous Motor Drive
PM Synchronous Motor Drive
Self-Controlled Synchronous Motor Drive
Six-Step VSI Induction Motor Drive
Space Vector PWM VSI Induction Motor Drive
Four-Quadrant Chopper DC Drive
Four-Quadrant Single-Phase Rectifier DC Drive
Four-Quadrant Three-Phase Rectifier DC Drive
One-Quadrant Chopper DC Drive
Two-Quadrant Chopper DC Drive
Two-Quadrant Single-Phase Rectifier DC Drive
Two-Quadrant Three-Phase Rectifier DC Drive
Mechanical Shaft
Speed Reducer
Battery
Fuel Cell Stack
Supercapacitor
FACTS and Renewable Energy Systems
Power Electronics FACTS
Static Synchronous Compensator (Phasor Type)
Static Synchronous Series Compensator (Phasor
Type)
Static Var Compensator (Phasor Type)
Unified Power Flow Controller (Phasor Type)
Renewable Energy Systems
PV Array
Wind Turbine
Wind Turbine Doubly-Fed Induction Generator
(Phasor Type)
Wind Turbine Induction Generator (Phasor Type)
Interface to Simscape
Current-Voltage Simscape Interface
Current-Voltage Simscape Interface (gnd)
Voltage-Current Simscape Interface
model
Implement five-phase permanent magnet synchronous motor
vector control drive
Implement Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
vector control drive
Implement Self-Controlled Synchronous Motor Drive
Implement six-step inverter fed Induction Motor Drive
Implement space vector PWM VSI induction motor drive
Implement four-quadrant chopper DC drive
Implement single-phase dual-converter DC drive with
circulating current
Implement three-phase dual-converter DC drive with
circulating current
Implement one-quadrant chopper (buck converter topology)
DC drive
Implement two-quadrant chopper (buck-boost converter
topology) DC drive
Implement two-quadrant single-phase rectifier DC drive
Implement two-quadrant three-phase rectifier DC drive
Implement mechanical shaft
Implement speed reducer
Implement generic battery model
Implement generic hydrogen fuel cell stack model
Implement generic supercapacitor model
Implement phasor model of three-phase static synchronous
compensator
Implement phasor model of three-phase static synchronous
series compensator
Implement phasor model of three-phase static var
compensator
Implement phasor model of three-phase unified power flow
controller
Implement PV array modules.
Implement model of variable pitch wind turbine
Implement phasor model of variable speed doubly-fed
induction generator driven by wind turbine
Implement phasor model of squirrel-cage induction generator
driven by variable pitch wind turbine
Ideal coupling between Simscape Power Systems and
Simscape electrical circuits
Ideal coupling between Simscape Power Systems and
Simscape electrical circuits
Ideal coupling between Simscape Power Systems and
 Simscape electrical circuits
Voltage-Current Simscape Interface (gnd) Ideal coupling between Simscape Power Systems and
Simscape electrical circuits

Simulation and Analysis

Powergui Environment block for Simscape Power Systems Specialized
Technology models
Load Flow Bus Identify and parameterize load flow bus