Title :
Finite element magnetic analysis of certain three dimensional devices with two dimensional software
Author :
McDonald, D.C. ; Perch, B.
Author_Institution :
Walker Magnetics Group Inc., Worcester, MA, USA
fDate :
11/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Many devices can not be represented analytically in only two dimensions, which is necessary if a finite-element analysis is to be carried out using commercially available software in conjunction with a PC. However, if such a device is axisymmetric, it can be handled on a PC. Two techniques for transforming the geometry of some magnetic devices into an axisymmetric form are described. A relatively simple transformation is applied to a permanent-magnet separation magnet. A more complex transformation is applied to a large laboratory magnet
Keywords :
finite element analysis; permanent magnets; PC; axisymmetric form; finite-element analysis; laboratory magnet; magnetic analysis; permanent-magnet separation magnet; three dimensional devices; two dimensional software; Distributed computing; Finite element methods; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic circuits; Magnetic devices; Magnetic field measurement; Magnetic fields; Magnetic flux; Magnetic separation; Permanent magnets;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
