International audienceModel refinements of magnetic circuits are performed via a subdomain finite element method based on a perturbation technique. A complete problem is split into subproblems, some of lower dimensions, to allow a progression from 1-D to 3-D models. Its solution is then expressed as the sum of the subproblem solutions supported by different meshes. A convenient and robust correction procedure is proposed allowing independent overlapping meshes for both source and reaction fields, the latter being free of cancellation error in magnetic materials. The procedure simplifies both meshing and solving processes, and quantifies the gain given by each model refinement on both local fields and global quantities
Model refinements of magnetic circuits are performed via a subproblem finite element method based on a perturbation technique. An approximate problem considering ideal flux tubes and simplified air-gap models is first solved. It gives the sources for a finite element perturbation problem considering the actual air gaps and flux tubes geometries with the exterior regions. The procedure simplifies both meshing and solving processes, and allows to quantify the gain given by each model refinement.Index Terms-Finite-element method (FEM), magnetic circuits, perturbation method.
Analyses of magnetic circuits with position changes of both massive and stranded conductors are performed via a finite element subproblem method. A complete problem is split into subproblems associated with each conductor and the magnetic regions. Each complete solution is then expressed as the sum of subproblem solutions supported by different meshes. The subproblem procedure simplifies both meshing and solving processes, with no need of remeshing, and accurately quantifies the effect of the position changes of conductors on both local fields, e.g. skin and proximity effects, and global quantities, e.g. inductances and forces. Applications covering parameterized analyses on conductor positions to moving conductor systems benefit from the developed approach.Index Terms-Finite element method (FEM), subdomain method, conductor systems.
Elimination of hot spots and reduction of eddy current losses in structural parts is one of the important constituents of transformer design. In this work, the eddy current losses in the clamping frame, transformer tank and electromagnetic shielding are calculated using a 3D finite element method. The clamping frame, transformer tank and electromagnetic shielding are modeled by surface impedance method. The paper analyses the effects of electromagnetic shielding and magnetic shunts on the eddy current loss reduction in the transformer tank.Index Terms -Eddy current losses, finite element method, power transformer.
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