I am looking for information on how to design stator windings. I have
no formal training in mathematics so formulas without detailed
explanation as to what each character represents are nearly useless to
me. Preprogrammed calculators would be useful, especially if they are
plug-ins for the calculator that comes standard with Windows XP. I
would be willing to Beta Test any Open GL plug-in for Rhinoceros 3d
which would allow me to input dimensions and average wire gage and
have as an output the design data needed for the model. I am
not a professional, I am a disabled US Army Veteran who is working on
a hobby and possible patent that may help to improve our nations
energy sources through Green Methods.

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Request for Question Clarification by mathtalk-ga on 06 Apr 2003 16:23 PDT

Hi, cryptojoe-ga:

Stator windings are essential to both conventional electrical motors
and generators.  Although the design principles are similar in both
cases, the operational details require different emphasis.

Any chance you can explain more about your intended application?

regards, mathtalk-ga

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Clarification of Question by cryptojoe-ga on 06 Apr 2003 20:36 PDT

I could send an image of what I am working on or you could go to a web
address where I have posted my work. It is very difficult for me to
explain. I am trying to design the stator windings for a new design of
permanent magnet generator. From what inforamtion was last sent I see
it would be more cost effective to use buss bars than wire for the
prototype testing phase of my experiments. What I desperately need to
know is if it is necessary to use iron for the stator plate or can I
just use plastic when I only want to generate electricity at this
point. To my mind it would make better sense, if I don't need a ferris
metal when the act of passing electricity next to it creates an
electromagnet and then drag upon the rotation of the magnets inside
the generator. Argh! I could do this better in a different forum. If
you can sign up at www.renderosity.com/ , look for the Rhino 3D forum,
and either email me or look for the latest postings I have made in the
forum or even go to my page there, I can show better illustrate what I
mean. My user name there is cryptojoe. The affix to my email address
is lvcm.com .

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Clarification of Question by cryptojoe-ga on 06 Apr 2003 23:53 PDT

The URL where further clarifications can be found is:
http://www.renderosity.com/messages.ez?ForumID=12371&Form.ShowMessage=1180925&Reply=1180947#2

Thank You,

Joe