Identification of the Preisach Model parameters using only the major hysteresis loop and the initial magnetization curve

The representation of a magnetic material using the Preisach Model of hysteresis requires the determination of the Everett function through the measurement of a complete set of B-H curves. Unfortunately, this data is not available in the literature for most materials, which can be a limitation for practical engineering applications. In this paper, we propose an identification procedure of the Everett function using only the more conventional major hysteresis loop and the initial magnetization curve measurements. The B-H curves reproduced with this technique show a very good agreement with experimental data.