Air gap flux density in DC machine

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The air gap flux density in a DC machine exhibits a flat-topped profile at no load due to the sole influence of the field current's magnetomotive force (MMF). Upon loading, the armature current alters the shape of the flux density due to armature reaction, which modifies the magnetic field distribution. The relationship between flux, MMF, and reluctance is confirmed, and the air gap is generally considered constant under the pole piece.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of DC machine operation
  • Familiarity with magnetomotive force (MMF) concepts
  • Knowledge of armature reaction effects
  • Basic principles of magnetic reluctance
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  • Study the effects of armature reaction in DC machines
  • Learn about the calculation of MMF and reluctance in magnetic circuits
  • Examine the impact of load on flux density profiles in electrical machines
  • Review diagrams and models of air gap flux density in textbooks on electrical engineering
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Why is it that the air gap flux density is flat topped at no load. What happens to it's shape when machine is loaded?
 
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Is flux = mmf/reluctance? Is air gap constant under pole piece?


Have you looked up "Armature Reaction" ?

Unloaded, the only MMF is that from the field current. When armature current begins to flow, armature mmf changes shape flux .

Surely your textbook shows diagrams...
 

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