Title :
Application of Ampere´s circuital law to two and three dimensional finite element analysis
Author :
Zimmerlee, G.A. ; Brauer, J.R. ; Dobogai, J.A.
Author_Institution :
MacNeal-Schwendler Corp., Milwaukee, WI, USA
fDate :
11/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A postprocessor has been developed for two- and three-dimensional magnetic fields that calculates the magnetomotive force (MMF) drop along an arbitrary path of finite elements. The calculated MMF drop is then compared with the enclosed current to determine accuracy of correlation with Ampere´s circuital law. In this way finite-element models and results are verified and better understood. Several three-dimensional examples are described to illustrate the technique
Keywords :
electromagnetism; finite element analysis; magnetic fields; 2D FEA; Ampere´s circuital law; MMF drop; enclosed current; magnetic fields; magnetomotive force; postprocessor; three dimensional finite element analysis; Alternators; Automotive engineering; Circuits; Computer displays; Finite element methods; Grid computing; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic fields; Material properties; Stators;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
