Finding the Length of a Conducting Armature in a Magnetic Field

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The discussion focuses on designing a conducting armature for a DC motor that produces a maximum output torque of 7.5 x 10-3 Nm within a specified magnetic field. The magnetic flux is given as 3 x 10-5 Wb across a rectangular area of 30mm by 20mm. The current in the armature coil ranges from 0.6A to 1.2A. The formula F = BIL is central to the calculations, but the force is not provided, prompting a search for alternative methods to determine the armature length and other design specifications.

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  • Understanding of DC motor principles and torque calculations
  • Familiarity with magnetic flux and its measurement in Weber (Wb)
  • Knowledge of the formula F = BIL and its application in electromagnetic contexts
  • Basic skills in electrical circuit design and calculations
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  • Learn about solenoid magnetic fields and their impact on armature performance
  • Explore methods for calculating armature length using known parameters
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Electrical engineers, mechanical designers, and students involved in motor design and electromagnetic applications will benefit from this discussion.

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I have a problem, to do with conductor in a magnetic field. The question says to find the length of the conducting armature with the magnetic flux.

I was planning on using the formula F= BIL. I have alright calculated the flux density and got the current, however the force is not given so I can't transpose the formula.

is there another method I can could uses?
 
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Could you reproduce the question in its entirety? I'm not sure what the question you're trying to solve actually is.
 
genneth said:
Could you reproduce the question in its entirety? I'm not sure what the question you're trying to solve actually is.

the question is

DC motor requires to produce a maximum output torque of 7.5 x 10-3 Nm. The design must incorporate an armature (rotor) situated in a uniform magnetic field supplied by a solenoid. Solenoid produces a total magnetic flux of 3 x 10-5Wb acting perpendicularly across a rectangular field 30mm by 20mm. The gap between the two poles can be set between 25mm and 35mm without losing any total flux. The current flow in the armature coil can be between 0.6A and 1.2A.

Design an armature that will produce the required torque given the specification stated. I must present a solution and sketch of the design that clearly shows:

A) Length of the conducting armature within the magnetic flux
B) Number of turns of the wire on the armature
C) Diameter of the armatures
D) Gap between the poles
E) All calculations that support the final design solution
 

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