Comment on "A skin depth-independent finite element method for eddy current problems" by S. Keran and J.D. Lavers

1988 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 3261
Author(s):  
K. Weeber ◽  
S.R. Hoole
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Eddy Current ◽  
Skin Depth ◽  
Element Method

A MSFEM to simulate the eddy current problem in laminated iron cores in 3D

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 1667-1682 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl Hollaus
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Eddy Current ◽  
Eddy Currents ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Harmonic Balance Method ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Magnetic Vector Potential ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Element Method

Purpose The simulation of eddy currents in laminated iron cores by the finite element method (FEM) is of great interest in the design of electrical devices. Modeling each laminate by finite elements leads to extremely large nonlinear systems of equations impossible to solve with present computer resources reasonably. The purpose of this study is to show that the multiscale finite element method (MSFEM) overcomes this difficulty. Design/methodology/approach A new MSFEM approach for eddy currents of laminated nonlinear iron cores in three dimensions based on the magnetic vector potential is presented. How to construct the MSFEM approach in principal is shown. The MSFEM with the Biot–Savart field in the frequency domain, a higher-order approach, the time stepping method and with the harmonic balance method are introduced and studied. Findings Various simulations demonstrate the feasibility, efficiency and versatility of the new MSFEM. Originality/value The novel MSFEM solves true three-dimensional eddy current problems in laminated iron cores taking into account of the edge effect.

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