Ferromagnetic Windings in Electric Motors: Can They Operate?

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Ferromagnetic wire windings can technically operate in electric motors, but they are not recommended due to their high resistivity compared to copper wire. While formvar-enamel coated ferromagnetic wires may reduce eddy currents, the overall performance of the motor is likely to degrade due to altered magnetic properties affecting the motor poles and armature design. Therefore, using ferromagnetic materials for windings is a poor choice for optimal motor efficiency.

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  • Basic concepts of magnetic fields and their interaction with materials
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Can the wire windings in an electric motor be ferromagnetic and still operate? Why?
 
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The motor could still operate with (formvar-enamel coated) ferromagnetic wires, but it would be a poor choice in part because it is very resistive relative to the same size copper wire. Eddy currents in the wire are lower than in copper, due to the higher resistance. The magnetic properties of a ferromagnetic wire might alter the magnetic design of the motor poles or armature, and degrade the motor performance.
 

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