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Maxwell SV Getting Started: A 2D Magnetostatic Problem - LES

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<strong>Getting</strong> <strong>Started</strong>: A <strong>2D</strong> <strong>Magnetostatic</strong> <strong>Problem</strong><br />

Define Model Type<br />

Before you start drawing the model, you need to specify which field quantities to compute and<br />

whether the model will be cartesian (XY plane) or axisymmetric (RZ plane).<br />

Select the Solver Type<br />

<strong>Maxwell</strong> <strong>SV</strong> can compute the following types of field quantities:<br />

Electrostatic Static electric fields.<br />

<strong>Magnetostatic</strong> Static magnetic fields.<br />

Eddy Current Time-varying magnetic fields and eddy currents.<br />

DC Conduction Conduction currents caused by DC voltage differentials.<br />

AC Conduction Conduction currents caused by AC voltage differentials.<br />

Eddy Axial Eddy currents induced by time-varying magnetic fields.<br />

For the solenoid problem, you will compute the static magnetic fields in the device and find the<br />

force on the core due to these fields. Therefore, select <strong>Magnetostatic</strong> as the field solver.<br />

To select the <strong>Magnetostatic</strong> field solver, click Solver><strong>Magnetostatic</strong> on the Executive Commands<br />

menu.<br />

Define the Drawing Plane<br />

In <strong>Maxwell</strong> <strong>2D</strong> and <strong>SV</strong>, you can choose from two different types of geometric models:<br />

• Cartesian. Visualize a cartesian (XY plane) geometry as a rectangle extending perpendicular<br />

to the plane being modeled.<br />

• Axisymmetric. Visualize an axisymmetric (RZ plane) geometry as a rectangle revolving<br />

around an axis of symmetry, Z.<br />

Both types of geometry are illustrated below.<br />

Geometric Model<br />

Cartesian (XY Plane) Axisymmetric (RZ Plane)<br />

Y<br />

Z<br />

Since it represents a device that is revolved around an axis of symmetry, the solenoid will be drawn<br />

in the RZ plane.<br />

To define the drawing plane, click Drawing>RZ Plane.<br />

3-2 Creating the Model<br />

Z<br />

X<br />

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R

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