This work pioneers the experimental acquisition of data relating to the heating effects of inter-bar currents and the frequency components of the main field rotating flux. Previous research in the field of inter-bar currents is reliant on theory and mathematical modeling. Yet, with the growing need for increasing machine efficiency; experimental application of conceptualized theoretical models of machine losses is paramount. Focusing specifically on inter-bar currents in a rotating stator induction machine revealed a correlation between the heat generated in the iron core and the presence of inter-bar currents. Using temperature sensing instrumentation, experimental data was gathered to determine the inter-bar current distribution along the length of the rotor bars during acceleration. Additionally, custom current transducers were implemented to directly measure the main field rotating flux. The results present a solid foundation for direct and indirect measurement of inter-bar currents. / Thesis / Master of Applied Science (MASc)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:mcmaster.ca/oai:macsphere.mcmaster.ca:11375/22378 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Czarnuch, Stephen |
| Contributors | Engineering |
| Source Sets | McMaster University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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