Analytical Winding Power Loss Calculation in Gapped Magnetic Components

The analytical calculation of winding loss in gapped magnetic components is complex, and numerical analysis tools, such as finite elements analysis (FEA) tools, are commonly needed to characterize the windings. As FEA tools are used, the required design time of these types of components increases gr...

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Main Authors: Fermín A. Holguín, Roberto Prieto, Rafael Asensi, José A. Cobos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Electronics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/10/14/1683
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Summary:The analytical calculation of winding loss in gapped magnetic components is complex, and numerical analysis tools, such as finite elements analysis (FEA) tools, are commonly needed to characterize the windings. As FEA tools are used, the required design time of these types of components increases greatly when many simulations are needed to select the appropriate component for a given application, and simple analytical models become necessary to reduce the design time. In this paper, some analytical approaches for winding loss calculation in gapped magnetic components are reviewed and a general two-dimensional equivalent method, which aims to consider the frequency effects in conductors in a simplified manner, is proposed afterward. Due to its simplicity, it can be integrated into design and optimization tools in order to evaluate the influence of the air gap over the winding loss even at the early stages of the design process. The presented model shows good agreement with FEA simulations and measurements.
ISSN:2079-9292