Analysis of eddy currents in surface layer of laminated core in magnetic bearing system using leaf edge elements

In order to calculate the eddy current losses in the thin surface layer of a laminated core, in which the insulation between steel sheets is broken by a process of a polish, the leaf element is expanded into the edge finite element method. Several treatments for the leaf element are illustrated and the effectiveness is investigated by using a simple model. Then, the effect of the surface layer on the iron losses is discussed in an actual magnetic bearing system.