of Eddy Current Braking System NNNN

PARALAMAHARAJA ENGINEERING COLLEGE
SITALAPALLI,BERHAMPUR
Department of Electrical Engineering
A Presentation on
EDDY CURRENT BRAKING SYSTEM
PRESENTED BY :-
GUIDED BY :- Satyaban Dehury(1621109181)
MR. Suryalok Das Sumit Shekhar Patnaik(1621109215)
Contents
Introduction
Theory Of Operation
Constructional Details
Working Principle
Classification Of Eddy Current Brakes
Advantages & Limitations
Applications
Conclusions
Introduction
Eddy current is a swirling current set
up in a conductor in response to a
changing magnetic field.
By Lenz's law, the current swirls in
such a way as to create a magnetic
field opposing the change.
It slow an object by creating eddy
currents through electro magnetic
induction which create resistance, and
in turn either heat or electricity.
Constructional details
components:-
 Electromagnets(stationary)
- Cast Iron core
- Conducting(copper) Wire
- Mounting bolts
 Disc (rotator)
- Mild steel
- Machined from plates
 It consists of two members, a stationary magnetic field
system and a solid rotary member, generally of mild steel.
 Two members are separated by a short air gap, they’re
being no contact between the two for the purpose of torque
transmission.
 Stator consists of pole core, pole shoe, and field winding.
 Pole core and pole shoes are made of cast steel and fixed to
the state of frames by means of screw, bolts, rivets.
 Max. Diameter: 1.the spacing of vehicle chassis frame
2.vehicle floor clearance
Principle involved
Theory of operation
 Induced EMF is proportional to the

strength of magnetic field & speed
of conductor.
 The direction of the current is in
such a way as to oppose the cause,
i.e. movement of the disc.
Working principle
 Electromagnets produce magnetic field from supplied
current.
 Change of magnetic flux(with time) induces eddy
currents in conductor(disc)
 Eddy currents produce
another magnetic field
opposing first field.
 Opposing magnetic fields
create force that reduces
velocity.
 A control switch is put on
which is placed on the
steering column in a
position for easy operation.
Classification of ECB
1) Electrically excited eddy current

brakes i.e. ,by electromagnets
2) Permanent magnet eddy current

brakes
Electrically excited eddy current brakes
 It consists of a magnetic yoke with electrical coils which
are being magnetized alternately with current.
 When the magnet is moved along the rail, it generates a
non-stationary magnetic field which generates electrical
tension and causes eddy currents.
 These disturb the magnetic field in such a way that the
magnetic force is diverted to the opposite of the direction
of the movement.
 The braking energy of the vehicle is converted in eddy
current losses which lead to warming of the rail.
Permanent magnet eddy current brakes
 Permanent magnet ECB are a simple &
reliable alternative to mechanical &
electromagnetic brakes.
 These brakes need a mechanical
actuator to turn the magnets in an on
and off position.
 Permanent ECB have been developed
for subways ,trams and local trains.
 The main advantage of this type of
brake is safety i.e. ,it does not need
electrical power supply to energize the
magnet.
Advantages
 It uses electromagnetic force and not friction.
 No contact, therefore no wear or tear.
 High brake forces at high speeds.
 Long life
 Low maintenance
 Operates at any rotational speed
 Light weight
Limitations
 Braking force diminishes as speed diminishes with

no ability to hold the load in position at standstill.
 Need of electric power
 It can not be used at low speed vehicles or vehicle
running at low speed.
Applications
 it is used as a stopping mechanism in trains.
 For high speed passenger and goods vehicle
 It is also used in the smooth breaking and
functioning of roller coasters and such fast moving
machines.
Conclusion
 ECB is a good invention for the speed control of high

speed vehicles
 We can control the speed of high speed vehicles
without wear and tear in parts of it.
 Drawback of ordinary mechanical braking system can
be overcome by application of ECB.
 It makes use of opposing tendency of eddy current.
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 Induced EMF is proportional to the

1) Electrically excited eddy current

2) Permanent magnet eddy current

 Braking force diminishes as speed diminishes with

 ECB is a good invention for the speed control of high

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