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On-Demand Presentation Demystifies use of FEA for Motor and Generator Design

Posted on September 18, 2012 by admin

Available in English and French

A new web-based technical presentation from Cobham Technical Services helps designers of electric motors and generators use finite element analysis (FEA) techniques to accelerate product development and improve design accuracy. The presentation will also be of interest to electromagnetic and electromechanical analysts, as well as engineers who are currently using analytical design packages for rotating machines. First shown live to a pre-registered audience as a webinar, the 47-minute audio/visual presentation is now available – in English and French – for on-demand playback via Cobham’s dedicated motor design software website: http://www.motor-design-software.com.

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Webinaire: Introduction à la conception des machines électriques tournantes avec Opera

Posted on July 30, 2012 by admin

Les concepteurs des machines électriques tournantes d’aujourd’hui sont l’objet de pressions pour offrir des moteurs plus efficaces, robustes et innovants et dans des délais toujours plus courts. Au cours de ce webinaire Cobham Technical Services – Vector Fields Software montrera comment la Suite Opera peut être mise à profit pour apporter l’exactitude de l’analyse par éléments finis (FEA) avec la facilité d’utilisation des logiciels de conception analytique.

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Research programme targets next-generation electric motors for luxury automobiles

Posted on June 14, 2012 by admin

Next-generation electric motors for low carbon emission vehicles are the target of a new collaborative research programme to be led by Cobham Technical Services. The project, ‘Rapid Design and Development of a Switched Reluctance Traction Motor’, will also involve partners Jaguar Land-Rover and engineering consultancy Ricardo UK, and is co-funded by the Technology Strategy Board.

As part of its work in the project, Cobham will develop multi-physics software and capture the other partners’ methodology in order to design, simulate and analyse the performance of high efficiency, lightweight electric traction motors that eliminate the use of expensive magnetic materials. Using these new software tools JLR and Ricardo will design and manufacture a prototype switched reluctance motor that addresses the requirements of luxury hybrid vehicles.
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Simulating the Toyota Prius electric motor

Posted on April 19, 2012 by admin

This application note shows how to create and analyze the 2004 version of the Toyota PRIUS electric motor using the 2D Machine Environment (ME2D). The experimental characterization of the motor and of the drive system has been done by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) which presented its findings in a series of papers [1]-[5].

The steps needed to customize the geometry of the stator and rotor of the default embedded magnet synchronous model in order to recreate the precise geometry of the PRIUS motor are detailed.

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Introduction to induction machine design

Introduction to ME2D – Induction Machine Finite Element Model Construction & Analysis

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

Introductory video showing the use of the two dimensional machines environment (ME2D) with Opera-2d in building, simulating and post-processing a parametric model of an induction machine.

The environments provide ready-made generic designs, together with application-specific data entry and advanced optimization techniques, all expressed in the language of the application.

The environments provide a strategic framework for the design, analysis and optimization of your electrical products.

The advanced facilities can boost the productivity of your engineers and get your design to market with reduced time and cost.

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Introduction to embedded permanent magnet machine design

Introduction to ME2D – Embedded Permanent Magnet Machine Finite Element Model Construction & Analysis

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

Introductory video showing the use of the two dimensional machines environment (ME2D) with Opera-2d in building, simulating and post-processing a parametric model of an embedded permanent magnet machine.

The environments provide ready-made generic designs, together with application-specific data entry and advanced optimization techniques, all expressed in the language of the application.

The environments provide a strategic framework for the design, analysis and optimization of your electrical products.

The advanced facilities can boost the productivity of your engineers and get your design to market with reduced time and cost.

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Introduction to surface mounted permanent magnet machine design in ME2D

Introduction to ME2D – Surface Mounted Permanent Magnet Machine Finite Element Model Construction & Analysis

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

Introductory video showing the use of the two dimensional machines environment (ME2D) with Opera-2d in building, simulating and post-processing a parametric model of a surface mounted permanent magnet machine.

The environments provide ready-made generic designs, together with application-specific data entry and advanced optimization techniques, all expressed in the language of the application.

The environments provide a strategic framework for the design, analysis and optimization of your electrical products.

The advanced facilities can boost the productivity of your engineers and get your design to market with reduced time and cost.

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Introduction to commutating DC permanent magnet machine

Introduction to ME2D – Commutated DC Permanent Magnet Machine Finite Element Model Construction & Analysis

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

Introductory video showing the use of the two dimensional machines environment (ME2D) with Opera-2d in building, simulating and post-processing a parametric model of a switched reluctance machine.

The environments provide ready-made generic designs, together with application-specific data entry and advanced optimization techniques, all expressed in the language of the application.

The environments provide a strategic framework for the design, analysis and optimization of your electrical products.

The advanced facilities can boost the productivity of your engineers and get your design to market with reduced time and cost.

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Introduction to synchronous machine design

Introduction to ME2D – Synchronous Machine Finite Element Model Construction & Analysis

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

Introductory video showing the use of the two dimensional machines environment (ME2D) with Opera-2d in building, simulating and post-processing a parametric model of a synchronous machine.

The environments provide ready-made generic designs, together with application-specific data entry and advanced optimization techniques, all expressed in the language of the application.

The environments provide a strategic framework for the design, analysis and optimization of your electrical products.

The advanced facilities can boost the productivity of your engineers and get your design to market with reduced time and cost.

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Introductory video of ME2D building, simulating and post-processing a switched reluctance machine

Introduction to ME2D – Switched Reluctance Machine Finite Element Model Construction & Analysis

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

Introductory video showing the use of the two dimensional machines environment (ME2D) with Opera-2d in building, simulating and post-processing a parametric model of a switched reluctance machine.

The environments provide ready-made generic designs, together with application-specific data entry and advanced optimization techniques, all expressed in the language of the application.

The environments provide a strategic framework for the design, analysis and optimization of your electrical products.

The advanced facilities can boost the productivity of your engineers and get your design to market with reduced time and cost.

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