Realistic litz wire characterization using fast numerical simulations

Richard Y. Zhang, Jacob K. White, John G. Kassakian, Charles R. Sullivan

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Abstract

The losses of realistic litz wires are characterized while explicitly accounting for their construction, using a procedure that computes the current-driven and magnetic-field-driven copper losses using fast numerical simulations. We present a case study that examines loss variation in one- and two-level litz wires as a function of twisting pitch, over a wide range of values and in small increments. Experimental confirmation is presented for predictions made by numerical simulations. Results confirm the capability and efficiency of numerical methods to provide valuable insights into the realistic construction of litz wire.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAPEC 2014 - 29th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages738-745
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9781479923250
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event29th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2014 - Fort Worth, TX, United States
Duration: Mar 16 2014Mar 20 2014

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition - APEC

Other

Other29th Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityFort Worth, TX
Period3/16/143/20/14

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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