Title :
Model laws of eddy-current couplings for aircraft alternator drives
Author :
Erdelyi, E. A. ; Kolatorowicz, E. E.
Author_Institution :
University of Delaware, Newark, Del.
Abstract :
A description of different types of eddy-current clutches is given. The difficulties encountered in designing these are explained. A method to predict the torque-speed characteristic of eddy-current devices based on dimensional analysis and model theory is developed. Experimental data show the calculations made with the method are sufficiently accurate for engineering purposes.
Keywords :
Air gaps; Aircraft; Couplings; Equations; Mathematical model; Prototypes; Torque;
Journal_Title :
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Part II: Applications and Industry, Transactions of the
DOI :
10.1109/TAI.1961.6371686
