Calculation of Eddy Current Losses in Conductive Sleeves of Synchronous Machines

摘要

In this paper, analytical and finite element method (FEM) approaches to calculation of eddy current losses in conductive non-magnetic sleeves (cans) of synchronous or induction machines are presented. Those losses are especially important in high speed electrical machines as the sleeve losses are a function of the second power of rotational speed. In some applications, non-conductive sleeves, e.g. carbon graphite cannot be used due to problems with thermal compatibility of rotor and stator materials.