Title :
Channel shape optimization of electromagnetic pumps
Author :
Leboucher, L. ; Boissonneau, P. ; Villani, D.
Author_Institution :
LEGI, CNRS, Grenoble, France
fDate :
5/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Channels of variable cross section are used to improve the efficiency of electromagnetic pumps. The optimum channel shape is derived analytically and is then tested with a finite element code. The performances are compared with those of standard pumps
Keywords :
channel flow; electromagnetic devices; magnetic fields; optimisation; pumps; channel shape optimization; efficiency; electromagnetic pumps; finite element code; standard pumps; variable cross section; Current density; Design optimization; Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; Finite element methods; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic fields; Magnetic liquids; Pumps; Shape; Stators;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
