Design of Small Electrical Machines

Designing electrical machines requires multi-disciplinary skills. Engineers must not only be expert in electromagnetic design, but also in selecting materials and choosing production techniques. Employing a range of examples, the author covers various design procedures from specification to performance prediction. Featuring:

• Selection and specification of components and materials
• Production techniques
• Focus on both the electrical and mechanical construction aspects
• Introduction to CAD
• Detailed exploration of thermal design
• Unified approach to permanent magnet and wound-field d.c. motor design
• Design of 50 Hz and 400 Hz induction motors
• Typical designs

This timely book highlights the latest advances in design techniques and materials. By presenting a self-contained and unified treatment, it will prove invaluable to both professional engineers and senior students.