EMag Module
The EMag module provides a template-based approach to create magnetic topologies for various types of electric machines, such as induction motors, permanent magnet synchronous motors, switched reluctance motors, and wound field synchronous motors. The EMag module uses a combination of 2D finite element analysis (FEA) and analytical solutions to calculate the electromagnetic performance of the machine, such as torque, power, losses, efficiency, flux linkage, and back EMF. The EMag module also supports DXF and scriptable geometries for custom designs.
Therm Module
The Therm module provides a template-based approach to create cooling topologies for various types of electric machines, such as air-cooled, liquid-cooled, oil-cooled, and spray-cooled. The Therm module uses a combination of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), FEA, and empirical correlations to calculate the thermal performance of the machine, such as temperature distribution, heat transfer coefficient, thermal resistance, and cooling power. The Therm module also supports temperature-dependent material properties and duty-cycle analysis.
Lab Module
The Lab module provides a virtual test bench for electric machines, where the user can define the operating conditions and control strategies for the machine. The Lab module uses a combination of 2D FEA and analytical solutions to calculate the dynamic performance of the machine, such as speed-torque curves, efficiency maps, loss maps, and harmonic analysis. The Lab module also supports multi-slice skew analysis and NVH (noise-vibration-harshness) analysis.
Mech Module
The Mech module provides a linear structural analysis for electric machines, where the user can define the mechanical loads and boundary conditions for the machine. The Mech module uses 2D FEA to calculate the mechanical stress and deformation of the machine components, such as rotor, stator, shaft, and bearings. The Mech module also supports steady-state and transient thermal analysis.
Benefits of Motor CAD v7.1
Motor CAD v7.1 is a powerful tool for electric machine design that offers several benefits for design engineers:
Fast calculations and streamlined data input processes allow users to explore more motor topologies and fully assess the impact of advanced loss effects in the initial stages of an electromechanical design.
Accurate multiphysics simulations across the full operating range enable users to produce designs that are optimized for performance, efficiency, and size.
Intuitive user interface and comprehensive reporting features facilitate the communication and documentation of the design results.
Seamless integration with other Ansys tools allows users to perform more detailed analyses and validations of the design in Ansys Maxwell, Ansys Fluent, Ansys Mechanical, or Ansys OptiSLang.
Conclusion
Motor CAD v7.1 is a dedicated electric machine design software that enables design engineers to evaluate motor topologies and concepts across the full operating range, to produce designs that are optimized for performance, efficiency, and size. Motor CAD v7.1 integrates four modules: EMag, Therm, Lab, and Mech, which allow fast multiphysics simulations and design optimization. Motor CAD v7.1 is a powerful tool for electric machine design that offers several benefits for design engineers.
If you want to learn more about Motor CAD v7.1 or request a free trial, please visit [Ansys Motor-CAD] website or contact [Motor Design Ltd], the developer of Motor CAD software.
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