Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Queensland, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references.

Title also in Chinese. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong. / Bibliography: leaves 104-106.

Chin Chi-Yan. / Thesis (M. Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong. / Bibliography: leaves 108-109.

Call number: LD2668 .T4 1956 K31 / Master of Science

Title also in Chinese. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong. / Bibliography: leaves 159-161.

Electrically-small loop antennas are a complex topic, with many design concepts to consider, including: effective magnetic core permeability, antenna impedance, antenna radiation, surrounding medium effects, and optimization approaches. There is a plethora of literature available covering these subjects but many conflict, compete, or are overall lacking; this thesis seeks to compare and analyze literature then validate with measurements, allowing optimal design.

Le travail présenté porte sur la définition et le développement d’un circuit magnétique pour moteurs à haut rendement de faible et moyenne puissances. Il est réalisé avec des tôles à Grains Orientés (GO) non-segmentées. Des expérimentations réalisées en champ unidirectionnel, destinées à comparer les caractéristiques globales de la structure GO à celles obtenues sur un assemblage classique composé de tôles à grains Non-Orientés (NO), permettent de conclure quant à l’efficacité de l’association proposée en termes de pertes fer. Des investigations au niveau local, accompagnées d’une modélisation numérique, conduisent à une analyse de la répartition interne du flux magnétique dans la structure, permettant de l’optimiser. Cette technique d’assemblage est ensuite testée en champ tournant sur des moteurs statiques. Les performances obtenues, sont de nouveau comparées à celles relevées sur une maquette NO. L’étape finale consiste à tester le principe développé sur des moteurs à induction réalisés avec la configuration GO. Diverses caractéristiques sont relevées ou estimées (norme CEI) et comparées à celles de la machine NO d’origine. L’efficacité de la structure GOse traduit par une réduction notable des pertes fer, notamment statiques, conduisant à accroître sensiblement le rendement global de la machine. / The work presented is focused on the design and development of a magnetic circuit for high efficiency motors of medium and small powers. It is built with non-segmented laminations of Grain Oriented (GO) steel. Experimentations on magnetic circuits excited under unidirectional magnetic field are performed. Such tests aim the comparison of the GO structure global characteristics with those of a classic one composed of Non-Oriented (NO) steel, allowing seeing the superiority of the GO structure in terms of iron losses. Local experimentations, followed by a numerical model, allow the analysis of the local distribution of the magnetic flux within the structure, leading to its optimisation. Such technique of assembly is then tested under rotational magnetic field. In that context, several experimentations are performed and its performance is compared with the one of a NO prototype. The final stage consists in testing the developed structure in induction motors built withthis GO assembly. Several characteristics are measured or estimated (IEC standard) and compared with those obtained on the initial NO motor. The GO structure efficiency leads to a remarkable reduction of the static losses, allowing the increase of the global efficiency of the motor.

<p>Electromagnetic transients impinging on electromagnetic power devices - such as electric machines, transformers and reactors - can stress the design severely. Thus the magnitudes of the transients are often decisive for the design of the devices. Further, the operation of a device can be transient in itself. This is the case for the explosive magnetic flux compression generator (EMG) and a ferromagnetic actuator. </p><p>Models are presented that are mainly intended for transients in the millisecond range and faster. Hence, eddy currents and the related skin and proximity effect become significant in windings, magnetic cores and in the armatures of the devices. These effects are important for, e.g., the damping of the transients. Further, the displacement current in the insulation of the winding is significant. It changes the response of the windings dramatically, as it manifests the finite velocity of propagation of the electromagnetic fields. Under such circumstances, reflections and excited resonances can make the transient voltage and current distribution highly irregular. </p><p>Induced voltages are modelled with self and mutual inductances or reluctances combined with winding templates. The displacement currents are modelled with capacitances or coefficients of potential. Cauer circuits and their dual form are used to model eddy currents in laminated cores and in conductors. The Cauer circuit enables one to consider hysteresis and the non-linear response of a magnetic core. It is also used to model the eddy currents in the moving armature of an EMG. </p><p>A set-up is presented that can be used to study the transient voltage and the current distribution along a coil. </p><p>The transient response of coaxially insulated windings is analysed and modelled in detail. A lumped circuit model is developed for a coil, Dryformer^TM - the new high-voltage transformer - and Powerformer^TM, the new high-voltage generator. An alternative model, a combined lumped circuit and FEM model, is presented for a coaxially insulated winding in two slot cores.</p>

Electromagnetic transients impinging on electromagnetic power devices - such as electric machines, transformers and reactors - can stress the design severely. Thus the magnitudes of the transients are often decisive for the design of the devices. Further, the operation of a device can be transient in itself. This is the case for the explosive magnetic flux compression generator (EMG) and a ferromagnetic actuator. Models are presented that are mainly intended for transients in the millisecond range and faster. Hence, eddy currents and the related skin and proximity effect become significant in windings, magnetic cores and in the armatures of the devices. These effects are important for, e.g., the damping of the transients. Further, the displacement current in the insulation of the winding is significant. It changes the response of the windings dramatically, as it manifests the finite velocity of propagation of the electromagnetic fields. Under such circumstances, reflections and excited resonances can make the transient voltage and current distribution highly irregular. Induced voltages are modelled with self and mutual inductances or reluctances combined with winding templates. The displacement currents are modelled with capacitances or coefficients of potential. Cauer circuits and their dual form are used to model eddy currents in laminated cores and in conductors. The Cauer circuit enables one to consider hysteresis and the non-linear response of a magnetic core. It is also used to model the eddy currents in the moving armature of an EMG. A set-up is presented that can be used to study the transient voltage and the current distribution along a coil. The transient response of coaxially insulated windings is analysed and modelled in detail. A lumped circuit model is developed for a coil, DryformerTM - the new high-voltage transformer - and PowerformerTM, the new high-voltage generator. An alternative model, a combined lumped circuit and FEM model, is presented for a coaxially insulated winding in two slot cores.