Sheet 4

Principles of Electromechanical Energy Conversion

Problem (1)

FIGURE (1)

The characteristic for the electro-mechanical system shown in figure (1)

is given by:

This relation holds true between the limits:

If the current is maintained at 2A, find the mechanical force caused by the
magnetic coupling field on the iron bar for g=0.06 meters.

Problem (2)
For the same system shown in figure (1), the characteristic is given by:

Compute the force on the iron bar at in terms of .

Problem (3)
The magnetic structure shown in the figure (2) is made out of a ferromagnetic
material that has negligible reluctance. The axial length perpendicular to the
plain of the paper, h=0.05 m. the length of a single air gap, g=0.004m. The
radius of the rotor face, r=0.04m. The rotor is free to rotate about its axis.
Neglect leakage and fringing:
a. Obtain an expression for the torque acting on the rotor.
b. Calculate the torque for a current of 1.5 amps and the dimensions given with
the figure.
c. If the maximum flux density in the air gap is to be limited to 1.5 Wb/m2
because of saturation in the ferromagnetic structure, compute the maximum
torque of the device.

FIGURE (2)
Problem (4)

Suppose the i-λ relationship for a given electromechanical system as shown in

eq.

i =aλ2+b λ (x-c) A

where, a,b, and c are constants,. Drive a formula for the force exerted on the
iron mass at distance x=g.
Problem (5)
For the magnetic circuit of a certain electromechanical system the flux linkage
and current are related by

2(i 1 / 2  i 1 / 3 )

Where, x is a measure of displacement x  1between fixed and moving members.

Calculate the electrical force at x=0 and i=64 A.

Problem (6)

A solenoid of cylindrical geometry is as shown in Fig. (a)if the exciting carries

a dc steady current I, derive an expression for the force on the plunger. (b)for
the numerical values I=10A, N=500 turns, g=5mm, a=20mm, b=2mm, and l=40
mm, what is the magnitude of the force ? Assume μ core=∞ and neglect leakage.