Electric Machine Webinar Series

Learn more about cyclic repeatability simulation technique for electric motor applications; ability to output transient electromagnetic forces from Maxwell into Motion for enhanced Noise-Vibration solution; state-of-the-art reduced-order modeling (ROM) and parameter identification capabilities. 

Design and optimization of high-performance electric machines (e.g., motors and generators) require a multistage process to account for three major performance metrics: electromagnetic, structural/acoustic, and thermal. Traditionally, designs were based on a single physics and were conducted by separate engineering groups. Now, by using a multiphysics and system platform, you can consider all critical design goals simultaneously without compromising solution accuracy.

This 20 minute webinar demonstrates how Ansys Motor-CAD can rapidly evaluate a candidate induction machine design using multiphysics analysis against the complete specification, including continuous torque/speed characteristics and drive cycle efficiency. 

This 20 minute webinar demonstrates how the lumped parameter and flow networks used in Ansys Motor-CAD to provide rapid evaluation of thermal performance can be informed with detailed cooling flow modeling using CFD.

We will show how using CFD models combined with thermal networks enables rapid thermal analysis over a drive cycle with accurate flow simulation for complex cooling mechanisms.

This 20 minute webinar shows a range of options for modeling a motor in a systems simulation environment, using an Ansys Motor-CAD model. A range of electromagnetic, loss, thermal and control models are demonstrated with different levels of fidelity and computation speeds.

This 20 minute webinar shows how Ansys Motor-CAD can be used with Ansys optiSLang to provide multi-objective optimization, using multiphysics analysis to evaluate each candidate design against the full specification.

Noise is no longer an afterthought for electric machine design: It can be predicted and experienced before prototypes are built. In this webinar we discuss the workflow for simulating magnetic forces in electric machines and advancements that have expanded the capabilities and scope of these simulations. From permanent magnet, switched reluctance or induction machine designs to linear motors, voice-coils, actuators or transformers, there are complete Ansys solutions to investigate and predict vibration and noise.

Traditional system models have insufficient detail to capture effects needed to push the design envelope. In addition, 3D physics models are too heavy for practical system simulation and complete drive cycle analysis, and they have a steep learning curve for non-experts. Reduced-order modeling (ROM) bridges the gap between 3D detail and fast simulation and makes it easy for non-experts to access detailed results. This webinar will describe the application of Ansys ROM tools to solve electric machine simulation problems.

Knowing the efficiency of an electric machine throughout the torque-speed operation is important for understanding how a machine will perform in its intended application. Obtaining an efficiency map of an electric machine with testing is costly and time-consuming. In this webinar, we will introduce different techniques that use Ansys tools, including the Machine Toolkit (part of Ansys Maxwell) which has the capability to automatically calculate efficiency maps of various types of machines.

The webinar features an in-depth look at how you can seamlessly integrate Ansys Motor-CAD into your electric motor design workflow. This state-of-the-art software links to Ansys Maxwell for highly detailed 2D & 3D finite element physics-based analysis of electric machines. You will receive expert insights on how Motor-CAD outputs an electrothermal model-based design through FMU technology. In this manner, Motor-CAD creates a virtual model to connect with other system-level components, and accurately predicts drive cycles in system-level environments.

Additionally, you will learn how multiphysics analysis impacts design decisions early in the design process to help create more competitive electric motor designs.

This webinar provides an overview of simulation solutions available for the initial design of machines, efficiency maps, and temperature-dependent demagnetization. It also illustrates a multiphysics coupled workflow to predict the thermal performance and acoustic signature of the machine.

Furthermore, techniques to extract an equivalent circuit model from FEA for a system-level analysis that includes the electric drive and controller will be discussed.

Join us for this free cutting-edge webinar which showcases the workflow from geometry to validation for all available topology optimization methods, empowering you to generate truly lightweight structures.

Using electric motor components, we will illustrate how finite element analysis, topology optimization and additive manufacturing play an important role in validating these lightweight structures using an optimum workflow.