3D analytical magnetic model calculation for Halbach PM induction heater planar topology

Issue title: Electromagnetic Fields in Mechatronics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Guest editors: P. Di Barba, Roberto Galdi, M.E. Mognaschi and S. Wiak

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Abdi, Ammar^a | Barakat, Georges^b; | Ouazir, Youcef^a | Amara, Yacine^b

Affiliations: [a] Electrical and Industrial Systems Laboratory (LSEI), Université des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari Boumediene, Algiers, Algeria | [b] Electrotechnics and Automation Research Group (GREAH), Normandie University, Le Havre, France

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Georges Barakat, Electrotechnics and Automation Research Group (GREAH), Normandie University, 75 Rue Bellot, 76600, Le Havre, France. E-mail: georges.barakat@univ-lehavre.fr

Abstract: In this work, a 3D analytical magnetic model based on hybridation of the sub-domain’s method and the image’s theory to compute magnetic field and translational motion eddy current in the conducting plate of the Halbach permanent magnet induction heater planar topology is developed. The main objective is to remedy the problem of the transverse edge effect, and hence improving the efficiency of analytical model and the accuracy of results. The developed model also allows fast and precise simulations of 3D magnetic phenomena, and presents an important reduction in computation time compared to 3D finite element simulations.

Keywords: Eddy currents, 3D analytical solution, permanent magnet, induction heating, transverse edge effect, Halbach arrangement

DOI: 10.3233/JAE-230256

Journal: International Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics, vol. 76, no. 1-2, pp. 241-255, 2024