EDDY CURRENT BRAKING SYSTEM

PARALA MAHARAJA ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Department of Electrical Engineering

PRESENTED BY :-
GUIDED BY :-
JAGANATHA NAIK
Ms. RITANJALI BEHERA
(1601109265)
 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.
 Introduction (continued...)

Braking action is made by

varying the strength of the
magnetic field by means of
control switch.
 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.
 References
 Oscar rodrigues, omkar tasker , shrutika sawardekar, Henderson
clement, girish dalvi, “design and fabrication of eddy current
braking system”, international research journal of engineering and
technology (IRJET), vol-3 issue – 04, april 2016.

 Sohel anwar and bing zheng, “an antilock – braking algorithm

for an eddy-current-based brake-by-wire system”, IEEE
transaction on vehicular technology,vol-56,No-03,May 2007.

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddy_current_brake
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