Electrical Steels for Rotating Machines offers a comprehensive guide for electrical design engineers on the properties and practical applications of electrical steels in motors, generators, and transformers. Drawing on extensive industrial experience, Philip Beckley explains the principles governing electrical steels, including various loss components and the effects of cutting damage.
The book covers: general properties of electrical steels and their historical development; manufacturing processes; coatings and insulation; effects of punching and core construction; high-frequency applications; finite element design methods; testing and measurement; cost and quality considerations; thickness measurement; and relevant standards. With numerous data tables and over 40 graphs illustrating properties and performance, the book provides highly practical guidance for engineers.
By detailing the relationships between magnetic properties, manufacturing techniques, physical characteristics, and cost, this work is an essential reference for electrical engineers, material producers, and professionals involved in the design and production of rotating machines.
