Finite-element solution of the eddy-current problem in magnetic structures

IEEE Transactions on Power Apparatus and Systems

Volumn PAS-93, Issue 1, 1974, Pages 62-72

  Chari, M V K ^a  

^a GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ELECTRIC LOSSES;

EDDY CURRENT LOSS;

MAGNETIC FIELDS;

EID: 0015996007     PISSN: 00189510     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1109/TPAS.1974.293916     Document Type: Article

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