TERFENOL-D Lamination Process Cost Reduction, Option 1
Abstract
For a summary of previous Phase I research see Contract N00140-98-C-1529, CLIN, OOO1AD, CDRL Item AC04, Final Technical Report, dated 20 November 1998. In the present work, an idealized finite element model of eddy current losses was developed in order to study in detail the effect of epoxy resistivity on eddy current losses. These results were then compared with existing experimental results. With the data available, it was not feasible to compare actual eddy current power losses; however, changes in eddy current power losses could be compared. The solid rods and rods with infinite resistance epoxy showed good agreement between experimental and analytical studies were used to develop a standard of results. The rods with finite resistance epoxy did not show good agreement between experiment and theory. However, this discrepancy can be credited to errors in the measurement system. Finally, the results of both the experimental and analytical studies were used to develop a standard of weigh the trade off between increased performance and increased performance and increased material costs with infinite resistance joints.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 27, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA370453
Entities
People
- Julie Slaughter