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Electromagnet Energy Efficiency
61: What is core loss?
Energy loss in a magnetic core due to hysteresis and eddy currents.
62: What is litz wire?
A type of wire with multiple insulated strands to reduce AC resistance.
63: What is energy harvesting?
Capturing waste energy (e.g., vibration) to power low-energy electromagnets.
64: What is a soft-switching circuit?
A circuit reducing switching losses in PWM-driven electromagnets.
65: What is a regenerative snubber?
A circuit recovering energy from inductive loads during turn-off.
Electromagnet Industry-Specific Terms
66: What is a reed switch?
A switch operated by an electromagnet, using ferromagnetic reeds enclosed in glass.
67: What is a magnetic lifter?
An electromagnet used to lift and transport heavy steel plates in manufacturing.
68: What is a magnetic chuck?
A workholding device using electromagnets to secure ferrous workpieces during machining.
69: What is a solenoid valve?
A valve controlled by an electromagnet, regulating fluid or gas flow.
70: What is a magnetic brake?
A brake using electromagnetic force to slow or stop motion.
Electromagnet Maintenance & Safety
71: What is a demagnetizer?
A device removing residual magnetism from tools or components.
72: What is lockout/tagout (LOTO)?
A safety procedure de-energizing equipment during maintenance.
73: What is megger testing?
Testing insulation resistance using a megohmmeter.
74: What is corona discharge?
Partial electrical discharge damaging insulation over time.
75: What is creepage distance?
The shortest path along insulation between conductive parts, critical for high-voltage safety.
Electromagnet Emerging Trends
76: What is additive manufacturing (3D printing)?
Building electromagnet components layer-by-layer for complex geometries.
77: What is the Internet of Things (IoT) in electromagnets?
Embedding sensors and connectivity for remote monitoring and predictive maintenance.
78: What is a digital twin?
A virtual model simulating an electromagnet’s performance under real-world conditions.
79: What is Industry 4.0?
The integration of automation, IoT, and AI in manufacturing, including smart electromagnets.
80: What is a hybrid magnet?
A magnet combining permanent and electromagnet elements for adjustable fields.
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