Title :
Utilizing permanent magnets in nonlinear three-dimensional finite element models
Author :
Vander Heiden, R.H. ; Brauer, J.R. ; Ruehl, J.J. ; Zimmerlee, A.
Author_Institution :
MacNeal-Schwendler Corp., Milwaukee, WI, USA
fDate :
11/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A method for modeling three-dimensional permanent magnetization is presented. It permits straightforward finite-element analysis of permanent magnets of any shape and with nonuniform nonlinear magnetization. The method is shown to give correct results for a uniformly magnetized cubic magnet. It is then applied to a nonuniformly magnetized magnet in a device made of highly three-dimensional shapes. The results show that an accurate representation of the magnetic field can be obtained
Keywords :
finite element analysis; permanent magnets; cubic magnet; magnetic field; nonlinear three-dimensional finite element models; nonuniform nonlinear magnetization; nonuniformly magnetized; permanent magnets; three-dimensional shapes; uniformly magnetized; Current density; Equations; Finite element methods; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic devices; Magnetic sensors; Magnetization; Magnetostatics; Permanent magnets; Shape;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
