Finite Element Analysis of Electrical Machines (Power Electronics and Power Systems) [Hardcover]

Sheppard J. Salon (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0792395948 | ISBN-13: 978-0792395942 | Publication Date: July 31, 1995 | Edition: 1

In Finite Element Analysis of Electrical Machines the author covers two-dimensional analysis, emphasizing the use of finite elements to perform the most common calculations required of machine designers and analysts. The book explains what is inside a finite element program, and how the finite element method can be used to determine the behavior of electrical machines. The material is tutorial and includes several completely worked out examples. The main illustrative examples are synchronous and induction machines. The methods described have been used successfully in the design and analysis of most types of rotating and linear machines. Audience: A valuable reference source for academic researchers, practitioners and designers of electrical machinery.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (July 31, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792395948
• ISBN-13: 978-0792395942
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,272,542 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The only book on the subject, July 31, 2002

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This review is from: Finite Element Analysis of Electrical Machines (Power Electronics and Power Systems) (Hardcover)

There are lots of books on finite element analysis. There are a good number of books on finitie element analysis for the electrical engineer. This is the only book devoted solely to the FE method for the analysis of electric machines, so it is kind of hard to say that this is the best because it is the only horse in the race. But I can confidently assert this because it answers most of the questions dealing with the area. Prof. Salon has done a very good job of putting a lot of results in a very slim volume. he has sought to answer most of the question concerning analyzing different machines and he has devoted just enough mathematics to clear up a number of important issues concerning the accuracy of the methods. Most specifically, he dealt with the air gap mesh problem very clearly and succinctly.

He also tells you how to go about calculating the inductance, the flux linkage, and the magnetic flux density from the vector potential. This is a very complete treatment of a very broad subject.

Do I think he could have done more with specific machines? Yes. I wish there were more on permanent magnet machines, I wish there were more on how to calculate iron losses, but these are subjects that are still being researched. maybe he can update the book in a few years and catch all of these topics. For now, the book is pretty darned good.