Eddy Current Loss Formula

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Eddy current loss are defined as the loss occurring due to loops of electrical current induced within conductors by a changing magnetic field in the conductor according to Faraday's law of induction. Check FAQs
Pe=KeBmax2f2w2Vcore
Pe - Eddy Current Loss?Ke - Eddy Current Coefficient?Bmax - Maximum Flux Density?f - Supply Frequency?w - Lamination Thickness?Vcore - Volume of Core?

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0.4011Edit=0.98Edit0.0012Edit2500Edit20.7Edit22.32Edit
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Eddy Current Loss Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pe=KeBmax2f2w2Vcore
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pe=0.98S/m0.0012T2500Hz20.7m22.32
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pe=0.980.0012250020.722.32
Next Step Evaluate
Pe=0.40106304W
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Pe=0.4011W

Eddy Current Loss Formula Elements

Variables
Eddy Current Loss
Eddy current loss are defined as the loss occurring due to loops of electrical current induced within conductors by a changing magnetic field in the conductor according to Faraday's law of induction.
Symbol: Pe
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Eddy Current Coefficient
Eddy Current Coefficient is a coefficient that depends on the inverse of resistivity of the material used in the winding of transformer.
Symbol: Ke
Measurement: Electric ConductivityUnit: S/m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Maximum Flux Density
Maximum Flux Density is defined as the number of lines of force passing through a unit area of material.
Symbol: Bmax
Measurement: Magnetic Flux DensityUnit: T
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Supply Frequency
Supply Frequency means Induction motors are designed for a specific voltage per frequency ratio (V/Hz). The voltage is called the supply voltage and the frequency is called the 'Supply Frequency'.
Symbol: f
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Lamination Thickness
Lamination Thickness is defined as the combined width of all the lamination in the core of a transformer.
Symbol: w
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Volume of Core
Volume of Core is defined as the total volume of the material used to construct the core of a transmformer.
Symbol: Vcore
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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Acore=E24.44fN2Bmax
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Φmax=BmaxAcore
​Go Maximum Flux in Core using Primary Winding
Φmax=E14.44fN1

How to Evaluate Eddy Current Loss?

Eddy Current Loss evaluator uses Eddy Current Loss = Eddy Current Coefficient*Maximum Flux Density^2*Supply Frequency^2*Lamination Thickness^2*Volume of Core to evaluate the Eddy Current Loss, Eddy current loss are defined as the losses due to loops of electrical current induced within conductors by a changing magnetic field in the conductor according to Faraday's law of induction. Eddy Current Loss is denoted by Pe symbol.

How to evaluate Eddy Current Loss using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Eddy Current Loss, enter Eddy Current Coefficient (Ke), Maximum Flux Density (Bmax), Supply Frequency (f), Lamination Thickness (w) & Volume of Core (Vcore) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Eddy Current Loss

What is the formula to find Eddy Current Loss?
The formula of Eddy Current Loss is expressed as Eddy Current Loss = Eddy Current Coefficient*Maximum Flux Density^2*Supply Frequency^2*Lamination Thickness^2*Volume of Core. Here is an example- 0.401063 = 0.98*0.0012^2*500^2*0.7^2*2.32.
How to calculate Eddy Current Loss?
With Eddy Current Coefficient (Ke), Maximum Flux Density (Bmax), Supply Frequency (f), Lamination Thickness (w) & Volume of Core (Vcore) we can find Eddy Current Loss using the formula - Eddy Current Loss = Eddy Current Coefficient*Maximum Flux Density^2*Supply Frequency^2*Lamination Thickness^2*Volume of Core.
Can the Eddy Current Loss be negative?
No, the Eddy Current Loss, measured in Power cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Eddy Current Loss?
Eddy Current Loss is usually measured using the Watt[W] for Power. Kilowatt[W], Milliwatt[W], Microwatt[W] are the few other units in which Eddy Current Loss can be measured.
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