Title :
Eddy-current brake analysis using analytic and FEM calculations. I. Theory
Author :
Dietrich, Alvaro Batista ; Chabu, Ivan Eduardo ; Cardoso, José Roberto
Author_Institution :
LMAG/PEA, Escola Politecnica da Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil
Abstract :
This work presents a model implemented in MATLAB to evaluate eddy current brakes. The model allows calculation of the characteristic curves of the brake from its configuration, dimensions and materials used
Keywords :
eddy current braking; electric machines; finite element analysis; FEM calculations; MATLAB; brake characteristic curves; eddy-current brake analysis; electromechanical devices; Conducting materials; Eddy currents; Electromechanical devices; Equations; MATLAB; Magnetic fields; Magnetic materials; Mathematical model; Permeability; Torque;
Conference_Titel :
Electric Machines and Drives Conference, 2001. IEMDC 2001. IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Cambridge, MA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7091-0
DOI :
10.1109/IEMDC.2001.939343