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Magnetic Circuits

This document contains 5 questions regarding magnetic circuits involving series and parallel magnetic paths. The questions ask the reader to calculate values such as exciting current, absolute and relative permeability, and magnetic flux density given information such as core dimensions, number of coil turns, desired flux levels, and magnetic properties from B-H curves.

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Magnetic Circuits

This document contains 5 questions regarding magnetic circuits involving series and parallel magnetic paths. The questions ask the reader to calculate values such as exciting current, absolute and relative permeability, and magnetic flux density given information such as core dimensions, number of coil turns, desired flux levels, and magnetic properties from B-H curves.

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Problems on Series and Parallel Magnetic Circuits

Q-1: For the given magnetic circuit, find the value of I required developing a magnetic flux of 
= 4 x 10-4 Wb. Also find absolute permeability (µ) and relative permeability (µr) of core. B-H
curve of the core material is attached here. [Ans. 0.06 A, 1.33x10-3 Wb/(AT.m), 1061]

Q-2: The given figure shows a rectangular magnetic core with an air-gap. Find the exciting
current needed to establish a flux density of Bg = 1.2T in the air-gap. Given N=400 turns and r
(iron) =4000. [Ans. 5.11 A]
Q-3: The given magnetic circuit has a cast steel core with dimensions as shown. It is required to
establish a flux of 0.8 mWb in the air-gap of the central limb. Determine the mmf of the exciting
coil, if for the core material r = ∞. [Ans. 1344 AT]

Q-4: The core of below figure has a relative permeability of 4000. The central limb is required to
carry a flux of 0.01 Wb. Find the current needed for the exciting coil. [Ans. 3A]

Q-5: The magnetic circuit of below figure has cast steel core whose dimensions are also
mentioned below. Determine the exciting coil mmf required to establish an air-gap flux of 0.75
mWb. Use the attached B-H curve. [Ans. 410 A.T]
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