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Eddy Current Brakes
Eddy Current Brakes
Introduction
Theory Of Operation Working Principle Constructional Details Classification of eddy current brakes Advantages & Disadvantages Applications Conclusion
EDDY CURRENT:
It is a swirling current set up in a conductor in
emi which create resistance, and in turn either heat or electricity. Braking action is made by varying the strength of the magnetic field.
A braking force is possible when electric current is passed through the electromagnets.
THEORY OF OPERATION
and the rotor is positioned in close proximity to the stator with an air gap between them
WORKING PRINCIPLE
current
Change of magnetic flux (with time) induces eddy
velocity
CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS
Components
Electromagnets Cast Iron Core Conducting (Copper) Wire Mounting bolts Disc Mild steel Machined from plates
field system and a solid rotary member, generally of mild steel, which is sometimes referred to as the secondary because the eddy currents are induced in it.
Two members are separated by a short air gap, they're being no contact between the two for the purpose of
torque transmission.
Consequently there is no wear as in friction brake.
laminations and fixed to the state of frames by means of screw or bolts. Copper and aluminum is used as winding materials.
being magnetized alternately. This magnet does not touch the rail (held at approx 7 mm.) When the magnet is moved along the rail, it generates a nonstationary magnetic field which generates electrical tension and causes eddy currents. These disturb the magnetic field in such a way that the magnetic force is diverted to the opposite of the direction of the movement. The braking energy of the vehicle is converted in eddy current losses which lead to a warming of the rail.
action is made possible by varying the strength of the magnetic field. A braking force is possible when electric current is passed through the electromagnets. The movement of the metal through the magnetic field of the electromagnets creates eddy currents in the discs. These eddy currents generate an opposing magnetic field, which then resists the rotation of the discs, providing braking force. The net result is to convert the motion of the rotors into heat in the rotors.
Advantages. . .
Fully resettable
Can be activated at will via electrical signal Low maintenance Operates at any rotational speed Light weight
Disadvantages. . .
Braking force diminishes as speed diminishes with no
APPLICATIONS
It is used as a stopping mechanism in trains.
CONCLUSION
The ordinary brakes which are being used now days,
stop the vehicle by means of mechanical blocking. This causes skidding and wear and tear of the vehicle. If the speed of the vehicle is very high, it cannot provide that much high braking force and it will cause problems. These drawbacks of ordinary brakes can be overcome by a simple and effective mechanism of braking system 'The eddy current brake'. It is an abrasion-free method for braking of vehicles including trains. It makes use of the opposing tendency of eddy current