Title :
Automated design of magnetic devices by optimizing material distribution
Author :
Dyck, Derek N. ; Lowther, David A.
Author_Institution :
Comput. Anal. & Design Lab., McGill Univ., Montreal, Que., Canada
fDate :
5/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper presents a method for automatic design of magnetic devices. The process can be used to determine both the topology and shape of the required device, as well as the materials to be used. Sensitivity information derived directly from Maxwell´s equations is used to direct the optimization process. The method is applied to the design of a jumping ring (magnetic bearing)
Keywords :
Maxwell equations; electrical engineering computing; machine bearings; magnetic devices; optimisation; sensitivity analysis; Maxwell´s equations; automated design; jumping ring; magnetic bearing; magnetic devices; material distribution optimization; sensitivity information; shape; topology; Conducting materials; Design methodology; Design optimization; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic devices; Magnetic levitation; Magnetic materials; Material properties; Maxwell equations; Permeability; Shape; Topology;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
