Digital computers as an aid in electric-machine design

DIGITAL and analogue computers are being recognized gradually as aids in design procedures applied to machines. Recently the Motor Network Calculator (MONECA), an analogue computer for single phase motor design, was described.1, 2 In addition there have been other references describing the use of network and differential analyzers to solve some problems touching on machine design. Thus far there has been very little reference in the literature directly pertaining to the use of digital computers in the machine design function. The purpose of this paper is to attempt to show that under some circumstances the digital computer has a definite place in the design procedure and to attempt to stimulate the use of this valuable tool for design activities.