The Eddy Current Losses of High-Speed Solid Rotor Induction Machine as Function of the Radial Air-Gap Lenght

Abstract

This paper introduces that the appropriately selected air-gap width have major impact in terms of efficiency for high-speed induction machines. Machine of interest is high-speed solid rotor cage induction machine intended for helium turbo-circulator. Proposed study is done from electromagnetic and thermal point of view. Presented results can be used as a guideline for air-gap length selection for others high-speed solid rotor induction machines.