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Eddy current is defined as the induced current on the surface of conductor in little loops or eddies due to changing magnetic flux. To better understand the concept of eddy current, let us take an example. Suppose a metallic plate is rotated in the magnetic field as shown in figure below. Lets us draw an imaginary loop on the surface of plate. Eddy currents in large slot-wound conductors Abstract: The object of the present paper is the discussion of the more important causes of eddy currents in heavy conductors carrying alternating currents and surrounded on three sides by iron.
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Eddy currents
- Eddy currents are induced currents in the body of conductor when subjected to changing magnetic flux.
- They are also known as Foucault current after the name of the scientist Foucault.
- They are known as eddy currents as they are in the pattern of eddiesin the water.
- Consider an electromagnet when attached to battery because of the current magnetic field will be produced which will induce current in the metallic plate.
- The current will be in the form of eddies.
- The metallic plate will be slightly drifted in the air because of eddy currents.
- Mathematically :-
- i=(induced emf)/(Resistance of the conductor)
- =(e/R)
- e= -(dΦ/dt)
- Therefore i=-(dΦ/dt)/R
- The magnitude and direction will be same as the induced current in the case of electromagnet induction.
EDM Slot Sizing Block, 7075-T6 Aluminum This block contains nine EDM slots from 0.100' to 0.900' deep. Slot width is 0.011'. Nominal depth is laser engraved on the side of the block. Eddy current through the material having resistance will develop heat in the conductor and losses will be maximum, Hence eddy current is undesirable. So for minimising the such current cores are laminated and slotted. Eddy currents through Slots and laminations intercepts each other resulting the decrease of the losses by the eddy current. Eddy currents and magnetic drag. The eddy currents in the sheet of copper can be minimized by interrupting their path. A series of slots, or rectangular holes, in the copper sheet does the job very effectively (Figure 34.33). The slots interrupt possible current paths, and thus increase the resistance.
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Examples of Eddy currents
- Metal plate: In absence of magnetic field: No damping
- Consider a metal plate which is suspended freely with the help of thread.
- As there is no magnetic field the plate will keep on oscillating without damping.
- Metal plate: In presence of magnetic field: Damping exists
- If the magnetic field is present it oscillates but it stops after some time because of damping.
- As the plate keep on entering the magnetic plate and coming out of it.
- When it enters the region of magnetic field there is increase in area. As a result flux changes.
- As flux changes there is induced current.The direction of the induced current will be opposite to itsmean position.
- When the induced current leaves the magnetic field, again current will be induced but in the opposite direction.
- This effect of induced currents together gives the effect of eddy currents.
- Because of induced current the motion is dampedas they are opposing the motion of the plate.
- Metal plate with slots: In presence of magnetic field: Damping reduced
- When the plate oscillates the damping is reduced as there is lesser area.
- The eddy currents are less as a result damping is reduced.
- Eddy currents willoppose the motion of the plate and as they are reduced so there the damping is reduced.
- Conclusion:-
- Eddy currents always have the tendency to oppose the relative motion.
- They are same eddies in the water because as the movement continues and currents also keep changing their direction depending on the change in flux.
- Therefore they look like eddies in the water.
- Eddy currents also cause damping as they oppose motion.
Eddy currents are generated in the copper plate,while enteringand leaving the region ofmagnetic field.
Cutting slots in the copper plate reducesthe effect of eddy currents.
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