Title :
A statistical approach of temperature calculation in electrical machines
Author :
Chauveau, Eric ; Zaïm, El Hadi ; Trichet, Didier ; Fouladgar, Javad
Author_Institution :
Nantes Univ., France
fDate :
7/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The thermal behavior of electrical machines is studied. The finite element method is used to calculate the magnetic field and temperature distribution inside the machine. The conductors are randomly distributed inside the slots using the Monte-Carlo method. The random distribution of the maximum temperature of the windings is calculated and its limits of confidence are evaluated
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; finite element analysis; machine theory; machine windings; magnetic fields; squirrel cage motors; temperature distribution; thermal analysis; 3 kW; Monte-Carlo method; confidence limits; electrical machines; finite element method; magnetic field; maximum winding temperature; random distribution; randomly distributed conductors; slots; squirrel cage induction motor; statistical approach; temperature calculation; temperature distribution; thermal behavior; Conducting materials; Conductors; Equations; Finite element methods; Heat transfer; Insulation; Magnetic fields; Stators; Temperature distribution; Temperature measurement;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
