Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
field-winding
noun
/ˈfiːld ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
Definition
Field-winding refers to the process of creating a magnetic field in an electric machine by winding wire around its poles.
Examples
- The efficiency of the motor can be improved by adjusting the field-winding.
- In the design of electric generators, precise calculations of the field-winding are crucial.
- Field-winding techniques vary between different types of machines, such as AC and DC motors.
Meaning
It is a method used in electric motors and generators to produce the magnetic field necessary for their operation.
Synonyms
- Magnetic winding
- Coil winding
- Magnetizing winding
