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Chapter 12: Magnetic Circuits

The document discusses key concepts in magnetic circuits: 1) Magnetomotive force (F) causes magnetic fields and is measured in ampere-turns. Flux (Φ) represents magnetic field lines. Magnetic field intensity (H) is the magnetomotive force per unit length. 2) Flux density (B) is the concentration of flux lines per unit area and is measured in teslas. Reluctance (R) represents opposition to flux in a magnetic circuit, analogous to resistance. 3) Permeability (μ) relates flux density and field intensity and varies by material. Relative permeability (μr) compares a material's permeability to that of free space. B-H curves

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Chapter 12: Magnetic Circuits

The document discusses key concepts in magnetic circuits: 1) Magnetomotive force (F) causes magnetic fields and is measured in ampere-turns. Flux (Φ) represents magnetic field lines. Magnetic field intensity (H) is the magnetomotive force per unit length. 2) Flux density (B) is the concentration of flux lines per unit area and is measured in teslas. Reluctance (R) represents opposition to flux in a magnetic circuit, analogous to resistance. 3) Permeability (μ) relates flux density and field intensity and varies by material. Relative permeability (μr) compares a material's permeability to that of free space. B-H curves

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Chapter 12: Magnetic circuits

Magnetomotive Force
The driving force that causes a magnetic field
Symbol, F
Definition, F = NI
Units, Ampere-turns, (A-t)

Flux,
Total number of lines

Magnetic Field Intensity/ Magnetizing force/ magnetic field strength


It is the magnetomotive force per unit length at any given point.
Symbol, H

H = F/l = NI/l

Definition,
Units, (A-t/m)
Flux Density

The concentration of the lines of force in a magnetic circuit (Number of


lines per unit area)
Symbol, B
Definition, B = /A
Units, (Wb/m2), or T (Tesla)

Reluctance
The measure of opposition the magnetic circuit offers to the flux
The analog of Resistance in an electrical circuit
Symbol, R
Definition, R = F/
Units, (A-t/Wb)
Permeability
Measure for establishing flux in a material. Relates flux density and
field intensity ()
Permeability of free space (air) - 0
Symbol,
Definition, = B/H
Units, (Wb/A-t-m)

0 = 4x10-7 Wb/A-t-m

Relative Permeability
Compares permeability of material with the permeability of free space (air)
Symbol, r
r = /0

Dimensionless

B-H Curves
B-H Curves for Sheet steel, Cast steel, and Cast
Iron

Principal Sections of a B-H Curve

Analogy Between Magnetic and Electric


Circuits
F = MMF is analogous to Electromotive force (EMF) = E

= Flux is analogous to I = Current

= Reluctance is analogous to R = Resistance

= Permeance

= Analogous to conductance G

Amperes Circuital Law


Algebraic sum of mmfs around a closed loop in a magnetic circuit
= 0
Similar to KVL
Since = NI, NI = H
N1I1 + N2I2 = Hironiron + Hsteelsteel + Hgg
Series Magnetic Circuits
Solve a circuit where is known
First compute B using /A
Determine H for each magnetic section from B-H curves
Compute NI using Amperes circuital law
Use computed NI to determine coil current or turns as required

Series-Parallel Magnetic Circuits

Use Amperes Law


Find B and H for each section
Calculate the required entity

Home Work

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