Noon, John Patrick2020-12-162020-12-162020-12-15vt_gsexam:27169http://hdl.handle.net/10919/101498This work demonstrates the capability of a power electronic based power hardware-inthe- loop (PHIL) platform to emulate electric machines for the purpose of a motor drive testbench with a particular focus on induction machine emulation. PHIL presents advantages over full-hardware testing of motor drives as the PHIL platform can save space and cost that comes from the physical construction of multiple electric machine test configurations. This thesis presents real-time models that were developed for the purpose of PHIL emulation. Additionally, real-time modeling considerations are presented as well as the modeling considerations that stem from implementing the model in a PHIL testbench. Next, the design and implementation of the PHIL testbench is detailed. This thesis describes the design of the interface inductor between the motor drive and the emulation platform. Additionally, practical implementation challenges such as common mode and ground loop noise are discussed and solutions are presented. Finally, experimental validation of the modeling and emulation of the induction machine is presented and the performance of the machine emulation testbench is discussed.ETDIn CopyrightPower Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL)real-time simulationinduction machine emulationmotor drive systemsAC/DC conversionDC/AC conversionThesis