Q.

With the help of neat sketch, explain the following terms: Useful
flux, leakage factor, leakage flux.

Ans.
The flux which is available at the air gap and can be utilized for some
useful purpose is called as useful flux.
Q. With the help of neat sketch, explain the
following terms: Useful flux, leakage factor,
leakage flux.

Ans.
The flux which is available at the air gap and can
be utilized for some useful purpose is called as
useful flux.

Useful flux (ϕu): The flux in an air gap is useful in

many applications like motor, generator, moving
coil, etc.
Q. With the help of neat sketch, explain the
following terms: Useful flux, leakage factor,
leakage flux.

Ans.
Leakage flux: The total flux produced by the coil
does not pass through the air gap as some of the
flux leaks through the air surrounding the iron.
This flux is called as leakage flux and phenomenon
is called magnetic leakage.
It is impossible to confine all the flux to the iron
path only, as there is no perfect insulator for
magnetic path.
Q. With the help of neat sketch, explain the following terms: Useful
flux, leakage factor, leakage flux.

Ans.
Leakage coefficient or leakage factor(λ) : The ratio of total flux (ϕt)to
useful air gap flux(ϕu)is called leakage co-efficient.

total flux
λ=
useful flux
ϕt
λ=ϕ
u

The value of λ for modern electric machines varies between 1.1 & 1.25