Finite Element Methods in Electrical Power Engineering

by A. B. J. Reece, T. W. Preston

Overview

This book is designed to give the theoretical foundation needed by the new user of finite elements in electrical power engineering, and shows how the equipment designer can benefit from finite element analysis. It is divided into 3 parts; theory, modelling and application of the finite element method. The first section dealing with the theory of finite elements contains all the necessary mathematical formulations to develop the method but is written in a manner to give the reader a physical/engineering understanding behind the technique. The second section deals mainly with modelling aspects, such as the treatment of boundary conditions, end effects, non-linear material and permanent magnets etc. In all cases reference is made to their use in the solution of 'real' engineering problems. Finally, the third part is a collection of problems solved by finite elements including application to turbine generations, d.c. machines, switch reluctance drives, induction motors, transformers, bushing and overhead lines.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198565048
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	06/22/2000
Series:	Monographs in Electrical and Electronic Engineering , #46
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.90(d)

Table of Contents

List of symbols1. IntroductionPart I: Relevant Theory2. Electromagnetics3. Approaches to three-dimensional problems4. Formulation of electromagnetic equations in finite element terms5. Treatment of non-linear materials6. Derived quantitiesPart II: Principles of Modelling7. Data generation (or pre-processing)8. Post-processing9. Selection of hardware10. Extensions for steady-state machine problems11. Time stepping for steady-state and transient problems12. The importance of engineering judgementPart III: Case Studies13. Steady-state performance of large turbine generators: open circuit and load excitation and reactances14. Turbine-generator end-leakage fields and losses15. Turbine-generator transient parameters by simulated frequency response testing16. Simulation of turbine-generator short circuit and application to parameter prediction17. Performance calculations on permanent-magnet d.c. motor18. Performance prediction for switched reluctance motors (two- and three-dimensional)19. Induction-motor steady-state performance prediction20. Transformer fields and reactances21. Electric-field analysis in power transformers22. Electric-stress calculations in bushings and surge arresters23. Future developmentsAppendix 1: Definition of some vector operators usedAppendix 2: Verification of the energy functional for scalar magnetic potential using Euler's equationBibliographyIndex