Using a vector Jiles-Atherton static model to simulate the effect of hysteresis on the operation of fast-acting linear actuators

Issue title: Proceedings from the 17th International Symposium on Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics (ISEM 2015)

Guest editors: Fumio Kojima, Futoshi Kobayashi and Hiroyuki Nakamoto

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Guérin, Christophe^{a; *} | Leconte, Vincent^a | Dular, Patrick^b | Geuzaine, Christophe^b | Mazauric, Vincent^c

Affiliations: [a] CEDRAT, Meylan, France | [b] Department of Electrical Engineering, Institut Montefiore, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium | [c] Schneider Electric, Strategy & Technology, Grenoble, France

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Christophe Guérin, CEDRAT, 15 chemin de Malacher, Meylan, France. E-mail:christophe.guerin@cedrat.com

Abstract: This paper deals with the use of a vector Jiles-Atherton hysteresis static model introduced in the solving of a 2D time-domain finite element calculation. To ensure convergence, a Newton-Raphson algorithm is used with a relaxation procedure. The model is applied to simulate the transient operation of a fast-acting electromechanical actuator, accounting for remanence in the ferromagnetic parts. The impact of static hysteresis and eddy currents is investigated.

Keywords: Magnetic hysteresis, finite element method, electromechanical actuator

DOI: 10.3233/JAE-162078

Journal: International Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics, vol. 52, no. 1-2, pp. 547-554, 2016