1、Designation: A348/A348M 05 (Reapproved 2011)Standard Test Method forAlternating Current Magnetic Properties of Materials Usingthe Wattmeter-Ammeter-Voltmeter Method, 100 to 10 000 Hzand 25-cm Epstein Frame1This standard is issued under the fixed designation A348/A348M; the number immediately followi
2、ng the designation indicates the yearof original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A superscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method co
3、vers the determination of the mag-netic properties of flat-rolled magnetic materials using Epsteintest specimens with double-lap joints in the 25-cm Epsteinframe. It covers determination of core loss, rms and peakexciting current, exciting power, magnetic field strength, andpermeability. This test m
4、ethod is commonly used to testgrain-oriented and nonoriented electrical steels but may also beused to test nickel-iron, cobalt-iron, and other flat-rolledmagnetic materials.1.2 This test method shall be used in conjunction withPractice A34/A34M and Test Method A343/A343M.1.3 Tests under this test me
5、thod may be conducted witheither normal ac magnetization or with ac magnetization andsuperimposed dc bias (incremental magnetization).1.4 In general, this test method has the following limita-tions:1.4.1 FrequencyThe range of this test method normallycovers frequencies from 100 to 10 000 Hz. With pr
6、operequipment, the test method may be extended above 10 000 Hz.When tests are limited to the use of power sources havingfrequencies below 100 Hz, they shall use the procedures ofTestMethod A343/A343M.1.4.2 Magnetic Flux Density (may also be referred to asFlux Density)The range of magnetic flux densi
7、ty for this testmethod is governed by the test specimen properties and by theavailable instruments and other equipment components. Nor-mally, for many materials, the magnetic flux density range isfrom 1 to 15 kG 0.1 to 1.5 T.1.4.3 Core Loss and Exciting PowerThese measurementsare normally limited to
8、 test conditions that do not cause a testspecimen temperature rise in excess of 50C or exceed 100W/lb 220 W/kg.1.4.4 ExcitationEither rms or peak values of excitingcurrent may be measured at any test point that does not exceedthe equipment limitations provided that the impedance of theammeter shunt
9、is low and its insertion into the test circuit doesnot cause appreciably increased voltage waveform distortion atthe test magnetic flux density.1.4.5 Incremental PropertiesMeasurement of incrementalproperties shall be limited to combinations of ac and dcexcitations that do not cause secondary voltag
10、e waveformdistortion, as determined by the form factor method, to exceeda shift of 10 % away from sine wave conditions.1.5 The values and equations stated in customary (cgs-emuand inch-pound) or SI units are to be regarded separately asstandard. Within this standard, SI units are shown in bracketsex
11、cept for the sections concerning calculations where there areseparate sections for the respective unit systems. The valuesstated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore,each system shall be used independently of the other. Combin-ing values from the two systems may result in nonconfor
12、mancewith this standard.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prio
13、r to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A34/A34M Practice for Sampling and Procurement Testingof Magnetic MaterialsA340 Terminology of Symbols and Definitions Relating toMagnetic TestingA343/A343M Test Method for Alternating-Current Mag-netic Properties of Materials at Power Frequencies
14、Using1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A06 onMagnetic Properties and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeA06.01 on TestMethods.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2011. Published December 2011. Originallyapproved in 1960. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as A34
15、8/A348M05.DOI: 10.1520/A0348_A0348M-05R11.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM Int
16、ernational, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.Wattmeter-Ammeter-Voltmeter Method and 25-cm EpsteinTest Frame3. Summary of Test Method3.1 A representative sample of the magnetic material is cutinto Epstein strips and then annealed or otherwise treated
17、 inaccordance with the appropriate material specification or asagreed between producer and user. The strips are weighed andloaded into the Epstein frame becoming the transformer core.The primary coil is then excited with ac voltage and current atthe frequencies and magnetic flux densities of interes
18、t andmeasurements taken. In some cases, a dc magnetic fieldstrength is superimposed (incremental dc bias). The magneticparameters are then calculated from the data.4. Significance and Use4.1 This test method evaluates the performance of flat-rolledmagnetic materials over a wide frequency range of ac
19、 excita-tion with and without incremental dc bias, as used on trans-formers, motors, and other laminated core devices.4.2 This test method is suitable for design, specificationacceptance, service evaluation, and research.4.3 The application of test results obtained with this testmethod to the design
20、 or evaluation of a particular magneticdevice must recognize the influence of the magnetic circuitryupon its performance. Some specific items to consider are size,shape, holes, welding, staking, bolting, bracketing, shortingbetween laminations, ac waveform, adjacent magnetic fields,and stress.5. Tes
21、t Specimens5.1 The test specimens shall consist of Epstein strips cutfrom sheets or coiled strips of magnetic materials in accor-dance with the test lot and sampling requirements of PracticeA34/A34M, Sections 5 and 7, and Test Method A343/A343M,Annex A3 (see Note 1).NOTE 1Excessive burr and nonflatn
22、ess of strips can appreciably affecttest results.5.1.1 If specimen is primarily isotropic, cut one half of thestrips with grain and one-half cross grain. If anisotropic, cut allwith grain. Other ratios of with and cross grain may be chosenby agreement.5.2 The test specimen shall consist of multiples
23、 of fourstrips. The total number of strips shall be such as to:5.2.1 Provide sufficient total losses to register within therange of required accuracy of the wattmeter.5.2.2 Fill the available vertical opening space in the testframe to at least14 of its maximum height and5.2.3 Contain a minimum of tw
24、elve strips.5.3 Check each strip to assure its length and width areaccurate to 60.04 cm 0.4 mm. If the length is not 30.5 cm305 mm, use the actual length as described in Sections 9 and10.5.4 Table 1 shows the number of Epstein strips that willprovide nominal weights of approximately 125, 250, 500, a
25、nd1000 g for various strip thicknesses.6. Basic Circuit (see Fig. 1)6.1 Fig. 1 shows the essential apparatus and basic circuitconnections for this test. The ac source shall be capable ofdriving the test circuit with an ac sinusoidal waveform voltageof desired amplitude and frequency. The series resi
26、stancecomponents, r and wattmeter current shunt, in conjunction withthe ac source, shall be such as to provide a pure sine wavevoltage either at the test frame transformer primary, or ifoverall negative feedback is implemented, then the pure sinewave shall be at the test frame transformer secondary.
27、 Thewiring and switches shall be selected to minimize current orvoltage reading errors, for example, the voltage connectionsacross r shall be made precisely at the resistor terminals so thatno wire resistance is effectively added to that of the resistor.Also, all voltage reading or negative feedback
28、 componentsacross the secondary of the test frame transformer shall causenegligible loading, that is, shall draw sufficiently low currentsto not appreciably affect power or current readings. When acommon ground connection is made between primary andsecondary of the test frame transformer, the ac sou
29、rce groundconnection must be isolated to eliminate ground loop current.7. Apparatus7.1 The test apparatus shall consist of as many of thefollowing components as required to perform the desiredmeasurement functions:7.2 Balance or ScaleThe balance or scales used fordetermining the mass of the test spe
30、cimen shall weigh to anaccuracy of 0.05 %. The calculated test voltage Efis directlyproportional to specimen mass and magnetic flux density (seeNote 2).NOTE 2Errors in the weight of a specimen will cause errors inmagnetic flux density, core loss, and exciting power.7.3 Epstein Test Frame:TABLE 1 Num
31、ber of Strips for Various Nominal SpecimenWeight Epstein Frames (Minimum Strip Length is 28 cm 280mm)Nominal Strip ThicknessNumber of Strips for Test Specimens ofNominal WeightThick (cm) Thick (in.) 125 g 250 g 500 g 1000 g0.079 0.0310 . . 12 200.071 0.0280 . . 12 240.064 0.0250 . . 12 240.056 0.022
32、0 . . 16 280.047 0.0185 . 12 16 320.043 0.0170 . 12 20 360.039 0.0155 . 12 20 400.036 0.0140 . 12 24 440.032 0.0125 . 12 24 480.028 0.0110 . 16 28 560.025 0.0100 . 16 32 600.023 0.0090 . 16 36 680.020 0.0080 12 20 40 760.018 0.0070 12 24 44 880.015 0.0060 12 24 52A0.013 0.0050 16 32 60A0.010 0.0040
33、20 40 76A0.0076 0.0030 24 52AA0.0051 0.0020 40 760.0025 0.0010 76AAAANot recommended.A348/A348M 05 (2011)27.3.1 The dimensions of the windings, their spacing, and thegeneral precautions and construction details of Test MethodA343/A343M, Annex A1, shall apply. The Epstein test frameshould be selected
34、 to be compatible with the desired testspecimen size (see 5.4).7.3.2 The following numbers of total winding turns areusually commercially available and are suggested for testing atvarious frequencies:Frequency, Hz No. of Turns (Both Primary and Secondary)Up to 400 700 or 352400 to 1000 3521000 to 50
35、00 200 (no air-flux compensator)5000 to 10 000 100 (no air-flux compensator)7.3.3 The primary winding is uniformly distributed alongthe magnetic path and may be wound in multiple layers overthe secondary winding. The secondary winding shall be theinnermost winding on the coil form and shall be a sin
36、gle layerwinding. The primary and secondary shall be wound in thesame direction and their starting end connections shall be madeat the same corner.7.3.4 Air Flux CompensatorIf the Epstein test frame hasmore than 200 turns, it shall contain an air flux compensatorwhich opposes and balances out the ai
37、r flux voltage induced inthe secondary winding. Such compensation is necessary when-ever the permeability of the test specimen is low under highmagnetic field strength conditions to avoid serious errors insetting the flux voltage. The air flux compensator allows thetrue intrinsic induction Bito be m
38、easured. When tests arerestricted to moderate magnetic flux density and field strengthwhere test specimen relative permeability remains high, thedifference between B and Biis small and air flux compensationis unnecessary.7.4 Flux VoltmeterA full wave true average responsivevoltmeter calibrated so th
39、at its scale reads true average 3p=2 /4, and indicates the same value as an rms voltmeter whenmeasuring pure sine waves, shall be provided for measuringthe peak value of the test induction. To meet the precision ofthis test method, meter error shall not exceed 0.25 % (see Note3). If the meter impeda
40、nce is not sufficiently high at thefrequency of test, it is necessary to compensate for its loadingeffect. To evaluate how much the meter loads the circuit, readthe rms ammeter and rms voltmeter before and after discon-necting the flux voltmeter. When dc bias is applied to the testframe transformer,
41、 the flux voltmeter must be able to respondtrue average.NOTE 1The ac source terminals must “float” to prevent ground loop currents. If the wattmeter has a common connection between its V and Iterminals, the rest of the circuit must be connected so as to prevent shorting.NOTE 2If, during demagnetizat
42、ion, current exceeds the wattmeter maximum rating, Switch S1 is required and is closed.NOTE 3A dc winding is required only if incremental properties are to be tested.NOTE 4The voltage and current monitoring oscilloscope may be a dual channel type and is optional equipment. Basic circuit-wattmeter-am
43、meter-voltmeter method, 100 to 10 000 Hz and 25-cm Epstein frameFIG. 1 Basic Circuit-Wattmeter-Ammeter-Voltmeter Method, 100 to 10 000 Hz and 25cm Epstein FrameA348/A348M 05 (2011)3NOTE 3Inaccuracies in setting the test voltage produce errors dispro-portionately larger in core loss and exciting curr
44、ent. Evaluate meter errorin accordance with the manufacturers information, for example, percentof range, temperature, and frequency.7.5 RMS VoltmeterARMS voltmeter shall be provided forevaluating the exciting power and also the form factor of thevoltage induced in the secondary winding of the test f
45、rametransformer. The meter error shall not exceed 0.25 % at thefrequency of test. The meter burden shall have no more than0.05 % effect on the test frame transformer voltage or current.To evaluate how much the meter loads the circuit, read theRMS ammeter and flux voltmeter before and after disconnec
46、t-ing the RMS voltmeter. When dc bias is applied to the testframe transformer, the RMS meter must be able to indicate trueRMS ac voltage.7.6 Oscilloscope Voltage Monitor (Optional)An oscillo-scope may be provided to monitor the waveshape of thesecondary voltage. Connection of the oscilloscope shall
47、notaffect the voltage or current more than 0.05 %.7.6.1 The oscilloscope dual input common ground connec-tions shall not cause ground loop currents in any part of thecircuit.7.7 WattmeterThe wattmeter error shall not exceed0.25 % at unity power factor at the frequency of test. Errorshall not exceed
48、1 % of reading at the lowest power factorencountered. If desired, the reactive power may also bemeasured or calculated.7.7.1 The voltage sensing terminals of the wattmeter shallhave an input impedance sufficiently high that the voltage orcurrent is changed no more than 0.05 %.7.7.2 The current sensi
49、ng terminals of the wattmeter shallhave a low impedance so as to not change the test fixturetransformer primary current waveshape appreciably. An inputimpedance of 0.1 V is preferred. The wattmeter shall becapable of accepting the maximum peak current encounteredwithout exceeding its crest factor rating.7.8 RMS AmmeterA RMS ammeter consisting of a RMSvoltmeter connected across the terminals of the current sensingresistor (r in Fig. 1) shall be provided. The RMS voltmetershall have an error no greater than 0.25 % considering themaximum crest factor a
