Title :
2D and 3D numerical field computation of eddy-current brakes for traction
Author :
Hofmann, M. ; Werle, Th. ; Pfeiffer, R. ; Binder, A.
Author_Institution :
Inst. for Electr. Energy Conversion, Darmstadt Univ. of Technol., Germany
fDate :
7/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A linear eddy current brake (ECB) for the modern high speed train ICE has been developed. The DC excitation is mounted on the train, the secondary part is the rail itself. Braking and attracting forces are calculated for different train speeds and excitation currents with the finite element program package MEGA. Numerical results are compared with measurements
Keywords :
eddy current braking; electric locomotives; electrical engineering computing; electromagnetic fields; finite element analysis; railways; traction; 2D numerical field computation; 3D numerical field computation; DC excitation; ICE high-speed train; MEGA finite element program package; attracting forces; braking forces; excitation currents; linear eddy current brake; traction eddy-current brakes; train speeds; Cities and towns; Eddy currents; Electric machines; Finite element methods; Geometry; Ice; Iron; Packaging machines; Rails; Solid modeling;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
