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Utilization of Electric Power: Module - 02 Electric Heating Lec 05 - Heating and Cooling of Electric Machines
Utilization of Electric Power: Module - 02 Electric Heating Lec 05 - Heating and Cooling of Electric Machines
ELECTRIC POWER
MODULE – 02 ELECTRIC HEATING
LEC 05 – HEATING AND COOLING OF ELECTRIC MACHINES
Heating and cooling of electric
machines
Radiative heat transfer
Natural convection
Forced convection
• Natural convection – fluid(air) motion due to thermal
gradient(difference in temperature)
• Forced convection- fluid(air) motion due to external forces for
example – pumps or fans (this is the main method of cooling motors)