Title :
Finite element analysis in power converter design
Author_Institution :
PO Box 589, Cottage Grove, OR, USA
Abstract :
Finite element modeling (FEM) software, capable of solving 2 and 3 dimensional electromagnetic problems is now widely available. This software, while very powerful, is relatively expensive and can require a substantial investment of time to become proficient in its use. Questions have been raised as to what kinds of problems FEM is appropriate and beneficial. This paper identifies problems for which FEM is useful or even necessary. The paper also points out problems for which FEM is not needed
Keywords :
circuit CAD; circuit analysis computing; digital simulation; finite element analysis; power convertors; power engineering computing; 2D; 3D; FEM; computer simulation; electromagnetic problems; finite element analysis; power converters; software; Circuit simulation; Computational modeling; Computer simulation; Costs; Electromagnetic modeling; Electronics packaging; Finite element methods; Investments; Performance analysis; Power electronics;
Conference_Titel :
Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, 1994. APEC '94. Conference Proceedings 1994., Ninth Annual
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1456-5
DOI :
10.1109/APEC.1994.316426
