Title :
Finite element analysis of electric machinery
Author_Institution :
Rensselaer Polytech. Inst., Troy, NY, USA
fDate :
4/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A nonmathematical description of the finite element analysis method is presented. Application of the method to determining the excitation requirement of a large turbine generator is discussed. The handling of short-circuit behavior and end-region fields is considered. An extension of the finite element technique is described that allows one to find simultaneously the electromagnetic fields, the winding currents, and the rotor motion in order to understand the effect of harmonic current and voltage on large squirrel-cage induction motors.<>
Keywords :
electric machine analysis computing; finite element analysis; machine theory; squirrel cage motors; turbogenerators; FEM; electric machine analysis computing; electromagnetic fields; end-region fields; excitation; finite element analysis method; harmonic current; harmonic voltage; machine theory; rotor motion; short-circuit behavior; squirrel-cage induction motors; turbine generator; turbogenerators; winding currents; Electric machines; Electromagnetic analysis; Finite element methods; Machinery; Magnetic materials; Poisson equations; Polynomials; Power engineering computing; Rotating machines; Synchronous generators;
Journal_Title :
Computer Applications in Power, IEEE