Title :
An Integral Formulation for the Computation of 3-D Eddy Current Using Facet Elements
Author :
Thanh-Trung Nguyen ; Meunier, Gerard ; Guichon, Jean-M ; Chadebec, Olivier ; Trung-Son Nguyen
Author_Institution :
Grenoble Electr. Eng. Lab., Univ. of Grenoble, Grenoble, France
Abstract :
A volume integral formulation to compute eddy currents in nonmagnetic conductive media is presented. The current distribution is approximated with facet finite elements. The formulation is general and leads to an equivalent lumped elements circuit. To ensure the solenoidality of the current distribution, an algorithm detecting the independent loops is then used for the resolution. The formulation is tested on TEAM workshop Problem 7. Even with coarse meshes, its accuracy is demonstrated.
Keywords :
eddy currents; equivalent circuits; finite element analysis; lumped parameter networks; solenoids; 3D eddy current; TEAM workshop Problem 7; coarse meshes; current distribution; equivalent lumped elements circuit; facet elements; facet finite elements; nonmagnetic conductive media; solenoidality; volume integral formulation; Coils; Current density; Eddy currents; Equations; Equivalent circuits; Integral equations; Vectors; Eddy currents; facet element; generalized partial element equivalent circuit (PEEC) method; integral equation method;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMAG.2013.2282957
