Ansys Maxwell Simulation - Torque Fluctuating

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The discussion centers on simulating an eddy current brake using Ansys Maxwell, where users experience torque fluctuations during operation. Key solutions proposed include increasing the stiffness of the brake disc to mitigate mechanical vibrations and adjusting simulation parameters to reduce numerical errors. Specifically, using smaller time steps is recommended to enhance simulation accuracy. Additionally, ensuring the disk diameter aligns with the grid resolution is crucial for optimal performance.

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  • Ansys Maxwell simulation software
  • Understanding of eddy current brake principles
  • Knowledge of numerical simulation techniques
  • Familiarity with mechanical vibration concepts
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Engineers and researchers involved in electromagnetic simulations, particularly those working with Ansys Maxwell and interested in optimizing eddy current brake designs.

Kahraman
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Hello everyone
I simulated the eddy current brake of 2 1000-turn coils with 5 amp excitation in Ansys Maxwell, but the torque fluctuates. How can I overcome this problem?
If you want to see it in more detail, you can download the project from the link.
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Is the brake disc mechanically vibrating? If so, make it stiffer.
 
Tom.G said:
Is the brake disc mechanically vibrating? If so, make it stiffer.
The disc rotates from its center, I don't think there is anything that could cause vibration.
 
Since it's a simulation and really rotating from the center, then it must be a numerical error.

Try smaller time steps (probably the easiest).

Also, the disk diameter may need to be either an odd or even multiple of the grid resolution; depends on whether the software treats Points as vertices or centroids.
 

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