Looking for a COMSOL or ANSYS model/tutorial (for the design) of a solenoid

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This discussion focuses on modeling a solenoid using COMSOL and ANSYS software. The user seeks a comprehensive tutorial or model for a solenoid with specific parameters: an iron core, 1000 turns of 26 AWG copper wire, and a current of 1 Amp. While the user has experience with FEMM, they desire a 3D output for better visualization and accuracy. A helpful resource was shared, specifically a mini-tutorial for COMSOL, which can be found at Stanford's website.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with COMSOL Multiphysics software
  • Understanding of ANSYS simulation tools
  • Basic knowledge of electromagnetic theory
  • Experience with finite element modeling (FEM)
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the COMSOL tutorial available at Stanford's website
  • Research ANSYS solenoid modeling techniques and tutorials
  • Learn about 3D visualization techniques in COMSOL
  • Investigate advanced solenoid designs and simulations for future projects
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This discussion is beneficial for electrical engineers, students in electromagnetic design, and anyone interested in using COMSOL or ANSYS for solenoid modeling and simulation.

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Hello,

I've been attempting to learn how to use COMSOL and ANSYS to create and model a simple solenoid (iron core, 1000 turns of 26 AWG Cu wire, 1 Amp, 0 Hz etc), ever since I realized my Department always had a license to both packages :rolleyes:.

I've done this using FEMM, and fairly well, but I'd like to get a good 3D output both for visualization and for the actual numbers. If this works, I would most likely extend the model to something a great deal more complicated. I just don't have the foothold, though.

Does somebody here know how to do this? That is, is there a usable COMSOL or ANSYS model (or the like) on the web somewhere that I can play with for free? This, alongside a step-by-step tutorial, maybe from some University, would do perfectly.

It seems that it should be simple to design and simulate a solenoid in one of these two packages, but search as I might, nothing substantial has turned up in either Bing or Google.

Would appreciate your help and your curiosity,

Cheers.
 
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ANSYS has a tutorial in it's help manual for this.

Thanks
Matt
 
Just to close this thread for future visitors:

http://water.stanford.edu/GP200/files_2005/COMSOL_DC_heat.pdf

This is a minitutorial for comsol.

Good luck!
 
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