ECE 61025 - Finite Element Analysis of Electric Machines
Course Details
Credits: 3
Areas of Specialization:
- Power and Energy Devices and Systems
Counts as:
Normally Offered:
Spring - odd years
Campus/Online:
On-campus only
Catalog Description:
Application of advanced numerical methods for the characterization of the steady-state and dynamic characteristics of electromechanical energy conversion devices including solenoids, synchronous, induction, and permanent-magnet machines.
Required Text(s):
- Finite Element Analysis of Electrical Machines , Sheppard J. Salon , Springer , 1995 , ISBN No. 978-0792395942
Recommended Text(s):
- Assorted Papers
Lecture Outline:
| Lectures | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to finite element analysis |
| 6 | Laplace's equation, variational and Gallerkin formulation of finite element equations, specification of boundary conditions |
| 3 | Poisson's Equation, variational formulation of finite element equations |
| 6 | Calculation of forces/torques: global coenergy, virtual coenergy, Maxwell stress tensor approaches |
| 3 | Permanent-magnet materials |
| 3 | Application to linear solenoid |
| 3 | Application to permanent-magnet machines, steady-state performance and parameter extraction |
| 3 | Eddy currents |
| 5 | Application to induction machines, steady-state performance and parameter extraction |
| 4 | State-space and time-domain modeling |
| 4 | State-space and time-domain modeling |
Assessment Method:
none