Electromechanical system simulation with models generated from finite element solutions

Abstract

This paper shows an effective way of coupling finite element analysis to system simulation tools. By creating equivalent circuit models for electromechanical devices, and using electrical analogs for mechanical subsystems, it is possible to perform accurate parametric design studies. The method is ideally suited to such problems as energy delivery in a pulse transformer, and transient motion and current waveforms in an actuator.