Standard Guide for Measuring Power Frequency Magnetic Properties of Flat-Rolled Electrical Steels Using Small Single Sheet Testers

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Materials Evaluation—Small single sheet testers were developed to supplement the testing of Epstein specimens for various applications. They are especially appropriate for determining the magnetic properties of samples when insufficient material is available for preparation of an Epstein specimen. Although the small specimen size is attractive, the precision of the small sheet testers is not expected to be as good as that of the test method Test Method A 343/A 343M. Small sheet testers are frequently used to measure the properties of both fully processed and semiprocessed nonoriented and magnetic lamination steels. Specimens of semiprocessed steels are normally subjected to an appropriate quality development anneal prior to testing. Small sheet testers may also be used to evaluate oriented electrical steels in either the as sheared or stress-relief annealed condition.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers procedures for interpreting the specific core loss and peak permeability determined using small single-sheet test systems. It is limited to single-sheet test systems that require a test specimen or coupon be cut from the material being tested and are designed such that the entire width of that test specimen is magnetized during testing.
1.2 This guide is primarily intended for measurements of the magnetic properties of flat-rolled electrical steels at frequencies of 50 Hz or 60 Hz under sinusoidal flux conditions.
1.3 This guide includes procedures to provide correlation with the 25-cm Epstein test method (Test Method A 343/A 343M).
1.4 The range of magnetic flux densities is governed by the properties of the test specimens and the instruments and test power source. Nonoriented electrical steels may be tested at magnetic flux densities up to about 16-kG [1.6T] for core loss. The maximum magnetic field strength for peak permeability testing is limited by the current carrying capacity of the magnetizing winding and the test power source. Single sheet testers are typically capable of testing at magnetic field strengths up to 50 Oe [4000 A/m] or more.
1.5 Within this guide, a small single sheet tester (small SST) is defined as a magnetic tester designed to test flat, rectangular sheet-type specimens. Typical specimens for these testers are square (or nearly so). The design of the small SST test fixture may be small enough to accommodate specimens about 5 by 5 cm or may be large enough to accommodate specimens about 36 by 36 cm. Specimens for a particular SST must be appropriate for the particular test fixture.
1.6 This guide covers two alternative test methods: Method 1 and Method 2.
1.6.1 Method 1 is an extension of Method 1 of Test Method A 804/A 804M, which describes a test fixture having two windings that encircle the test specimen and two low-reluctance, low-core loss ferromagnetic yokes that serve as flux return paths. The dimensions of the test fixture for Method 1 are not fixed but rather may be designed and built for any nominal specimen dimension within the limits given in . The power loss in this case is determined by measuring the average value of the product of primary current and induced secondary voltage.
1.6.2 Method 2 covers the use of a small single sheet tester, which employs a magnetizing winding, a magnetic flux sensing winding, and a magnetic field strength detector. The power loss in this case is determined by measuring the average value of the product of induced secondary voltage and magnetic field strength.
1.6.3 The calibration method described in the Annex of this guide applies to both test methods.
1.7 The values and equations stated in customary (cgs-emu and inch-pound) or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within this standard, SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformanc...

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Designation:A1036–04
Standard Guide for
Measuring Power Frequency Magnetic Properties of Flat-
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Rolled Electrical Steels Using Small Single Sheet Testers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 1036; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope The power loss in this case is determined by measuring the
average value of the product of primary current and induced
1.1 This guide covers procedures for interpreting the spe-
secondary voltage.
cific core loss and peak permeability determined using small
1.6.2 Method 2 covers the use of a small single sheet tester,
single-sheet test systems. It is limited to single-sheet test
whichemploysamagnetizingwinding,amagneticfluxsensing
systems that require a test specimen or coupon be cut from the
winding,andamagneticfieldstrengthdetector.Thepowerloss
material being tested and are designed such that the entire
in this case is determined by measuring the average value of
width of that test specimen is magnetized during testing.
the product of induced secondary voltage and magnetic field
1.2 This guide is primarily intended for measurements of
strength.
the magnetic properties of flat-rolled electrical steels at fre-
1.6.3 The calibration method described in theAnnex of this
quencies of 50 Hz or 60 Hz under sinusoidal flux conditions.
guide applies to both test methods.
1.3 This guide includes procedures to provide correlation
1.7 The values and equations stated in customary (cgs-emu
with the 25-cm Epstein test method (Test Method A 343/
and inch-pound) or SI units are to be regarded separately as
A 343M).
standard. Within this standard, SI units are shown in brackets.
1.4 The range of magnetic flux densities is governed by the
The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
properties of the test specimens and the instruments and test
therefore,eachsystemshallbeusedindependentlyoftheother.
power source. Nonoriented electrical steels may be tested at
Combining values from the two systems may result in noncon-
magnetic flux densities up to about 16-kG [1.6T] for core loss.
formance with this standard.
The maximum magnetic field strength for peak permeability
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
testing is limited by the current carrying capacity of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
magnetizing winding and the test power source. Single sheet
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
testers are typically capable of testing at magnetic field
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
strengths up to 50 Oe [4000 A/m] or more.
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
1.5 Withinthisguide,asmallsinglesheettester(smallSST)
is defined as a magnetic tester designed to test flat, rectangular
2. Referenced Documents
sheet-type specimens. Typical specimens for these testers are
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
square (or nearly so). The design of the small SST test fixture
A 34/A 34M Practice for Sampling and Procurement Test-
may be small enough to accommodate specimens about 5 by 5
ing of Magnetic Materials
cm or may be large enough to accommodate specimens about
A 340 Terminology of Symbols and Definitions Relating to
36 by 36 cm. Specimens for a particular SST must be
Magnetic Testing
appropriate for the particular test fixture.
A 343/A 343M Test Method for Alternating-Current Mag-
1.6 This guide covers two alternative test methods: Method
netic Properties of Materials at Power Frequencies Using
1 and Method 2.
Wattmeter-Ammeter-VoltmeterMethodand25-cmEpstein
1.6.1 Method 1 is an extension of Method 1 of Test Method
Test Frame
A 804/A 804M, which describes a test fixture having two
A 677/A 677M Specification for Nonoriented Electrical
windings that encircle the test specimen and two low-
Steel Fully Processed Types
reluctance,low-corelossferromagneticyokesthatserveasflux
A 683/A 683M Specification for Nonoriented Electrical
return paths. The dimensions of the test fixture for Method 1
Steel, Semiprocessed Types
are not fixed but rather may be designed and built for any
nominal specimen dimension within the limits given in 1.5.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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PropertiesandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeA06.01onTestMethods. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published May 2004. the ASTM website.
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