Two-dimensional finite element modelling of overlap joints in transformer cores

COMPEL - The International Journal for Computation and Mathematics in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Volumn 20, Issue 1-4, 2001, Pages 253-268

  Gyselinck, J ^a   Melkebeek, J ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE   (Belgium)

^b GHENT UNIVERSITY   (Belgium)

Author keywords

Eddy currents; Finite element method; Iron; Transformers

Indexed keywords

EDDY CURRENTS; ELECTRIC TRANSFORMER LOADS; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; PHASE TRANSITIONS;

MAGNETOMOTIVE FORCES;

ELECTRIC TRANSFORMERS;

EID: 0035787664     PISSN: 03321649     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/03321640110359976     Document Type: Article

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