FeMT efficiency map for 3D simulation of axial flux machines

Hao Zhou_21454
Hao Zhou_21454 Altair Community Member
edited October 2022 in Community Q&A

Hi guys,

I am aware of that the toolbox FeMT works for the both of 2D and 3D permanent magnet 3-phases machines. I would like to know if it also works for 3D simulation of axial flux machines? If yes, the second question is which to choose inner rotor or outer rotor when generating coupling component from Flux? Thanks in advance!

Best regards

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  • C_Favre
    C_Favre
    Altair Employee
    edited October 2022 Answer ✓

    Hi Hao Zou,

    Currently FEMT is dedicated for Radial motor, so it is not possible to generate efficiency map for Axial Flux machines.

    With the Latest version of Flux we provide several macro dedicated to Axial Flux machines, these macro are located in the Flux installation directory of Flux in the folder. 

    Installation_directory\2022.1\flux\Extensions\Macros\Macros_AFIR_Machine

    For the main macro you can have a look in the .PFM folder, you will have information about how to use the macro and the output of the macro.

    I hope this helps

    Best regards

    Cyril Favre

     

     

     

     

     

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  • C_Favre
    C_Favre
    Altair Employee
    edited October 2022 Answer ✓

    Hi Hao Zou,

    Currently FEMT is dedicated for Radial motor, so it is not possible to generate efficiency map for Axial Flux machines.

    With the Latest version of Flux we provide several macro dedicated to Axial Flux machines, these macro are located in the Flux installation directory of Flux in the folder. 

    Installation_directory\2022.1\flux\Extensions\Macros\Macros_AFIR_Machine

    For the main macro you can have a look in the .PFM folder, you will have information about how to use the macro and the output of the macro.

    I hope this helps

    Best regards

    Cyril Favre

     

     

     

     

     

  • Hao Zhou_21454
    Hao Zhou_21454 Altair Community Member
    edited October 2022

    Hi Hao Zou,

    Currently FEMT is dedicated for Radial motor, so it is not possible to generate efficiency map for Axial Flux machines.

    With the Latest version of Flux we provide several macro dedicated to Axial Flux machines, these macro are located in the Flux installation directory of Flux in the folder. 

    Installation_directory\2022.1\flux\Extensions\Macros\Macros_AFIR_Machine

    For the main macro you can have a look in the .PFM folder, you will have information about how to use the macro and the output of the macro.

    I hope this helps

    Best regards

    Cyril Favre

     

     

     

     

     

    Hi Cyril Favre,

    Thanks for the rapid response. Okay, FeMT is not yet for axial flux machines. Then, Is 2D simulation of PM 3-phase linear motor supported in FeMT now? Thanks!

    Best regards,

    Hao Zhou

  • Hao Zhou_21454
    Hao Zhou_21454 Altair Community Member
    edited October 2022

    Hi Cyril Favre,

     

    Thanks for the rapid response. Okay, FeMT is not yet for axial flux machines. Then, Is 2D permanent magnet 3-phase linear motor supported in FeMT now? I am not sure if linear motor regarded as Radial Flux Motors in the FeMT? Thanks!

     

    Best regards,

    Hao Zhou