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Campbell, Peter (1974) The D.C. disc-armature electric motor. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.

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Abstract

This thesis develops the theory relating to the d.c. Disc-Armature electric motor, and uses two particular machines as examples.
Considerable importance is attached to the calculation of the field due to the permanent magnet poles, and both direct and iterative methods are employed. For the determination of e.m.f. and torque in the axial-field machine, the flux density at any point is inseparable from its radius, and a "moment of flux density" is defined to account for this. By considering the individual armature conductors, the fluctuations of e.m.f. and torque during rotation are found. These calculations are used to select the optimum dimensions for the machine and its components, for particular design criteria.
The design of the machine is discussed, and certain problems receive particular attention. These include the realisation of the full magnetic field, and the materials for a rotating flux return ring. For the latter, iron powder compacts are found to be convenient, having the lowest power losses.
The fan motor incorporates such a return ring, and its performance agrees well with the theoretical predictions. For the high coercivity magnets used, the field calculations are also quite accurate. The wheel motor's operation reveals a peculiarity of the commutation in this type of machine, and indicates an important area for further study.

Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
Subjects: T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Electric motors, Direct current, Direct energy conversion, Electric vehicles -- Design and construction, Electric motors, Brushless -- Design and construction
Official Date: December 1974
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December 1974Submitted
Institution: University of Warwick
Theses Department: Department of Engineering
Thesis Type: PhD
Publication Status: Unpublished
Supervisor(s)/Advisor: Corbett, A. E.
Sponsors: Science Research Council (Great Britain)
Extent: xv, 261 leaves : illustrations
Language: eng

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