Title :
Use of 2D and 3D finite elements in the design of novel transverse flux machines
Author_Institution :
Sirte Univ., Sirte, Libya
Abstract :
Finite element analysis is the most widely used numerical method for transient and steady state solutions of both 2D and 3D electromagnetic problems. It permits accurate modelling of complex geometries with non-linear material properties.
Keywords :
electric machines; finite element analysis; machine theory; transient analysis; 2D electromagnetic problems; 2D finite element analysis; 3D electromagnetic problems; 3D finite element analysis; complex geometry modelling; nonlinear material property; steady state solutions; transient solutions; transverse flux machines; Air gaps; Finite element methods; Lamination; Magnetic flux; Rotors; Stators; Torque;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway and Ship Propulsion (ESARS), 2012
Conference_Location :
Bologna
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1370-4
Electronic_ISBN :
2165-9400
DOI :
10.1109/ESARS.2012.6387468