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Four types of copper losses that are likely to occur in a DC machine
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1. Copper resistance losses: These losses occur due to the resistance of the copper windings in the armature and field coils. When current flows through these windings, heat is generated due to resistance, leading to energy losses.
2. Eddy current losses: Eddy currents are induced in the iron core of the machine due to the changing magnetic field produced by the armature current. These currents circulate within the iron core, leading to additional heat generation and energy losses.
3. Brush contact resistance losses: In a DC machine, brushes are used to transfer current between the stationary and rotating parts of the machine. However, these brushes can have a finite resistance, leading to energy losses in the form of heat at the brush contacts.
4. Stray load losses: These losses occur due to leakage fluxes and fringing fields in the machine. The stray fluxes do not contribute to the useful output of the machine but still induce currents in the conductive parts, resulting in additional energy losses.
2. Eddy current losses: Eddy currents are induced in the iron core of the machine due to the changing magnetic field produced by the armature current. These currents circulate within the iron core, leading to additional heat generation and energy losses.
3. Brush contact resistance losses: In a DC machine, brushes are used to transfer current between the stationary and rotating parts of the machine. However, these brushes can have a finite resistance, leading to energy losses in the form of heat at the brush contacts.
4. Stray load losses: These losses occur due to leakage fluxes and fringing fields in the machine. The stray fluxes do not contribute to the useful output of the machine but still induce currents in the conductive parts, resulting in additional energy losses.