A Comparison of the Formulas for the Calculation of the Inductance of Coils and Spirals Wound With Wire of Large Cross Section (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frederick W. Grover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266857760 ISBN 13: 9780266857761

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A clear, practical guide to calculating inductance in coils and spirals, including corrections for real wire shapes and winding patterns.

This reference explores two general approaches to inductance calculations—the summation method and the Rosa method—and shows how they compare when wires have large cross sections. It explains how corrections for wire shape, coil geometry, and helicity affect results, and it links these methods to Snow’s accurate formula for helical windings. The text also extends these ideas to polygonal coils and spirals, offering guidance for a range of practical forms.

Readers will find detailed discussion of when simple current-sheet approximations are enough, and when more exact corrections are needed. The work ties together historical formulas with modern accuracy requirements, helping you evaluate and choose the right method for your coil design or analysis.

• Comparison of summation and Rosa methods for circular solenoids and beyond
• Corrections for cross-section size, wire shape, and winding helicity
• Connections to Snow’s formula for true helical inductance
• Applications to polygonal, square, and rectangular coil forms

Ideal for engineers, researchers, and advanced students working with coil inductance calculations and coil design challenges.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266857760
• ISBN 13: 9780266857761
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 31