New to Maxwell & FEM: Magnetostatic Analysis for Solenoid Valve

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The discussion focuses on performing magnetostatic analysis for a solenoid valve using Ansoft Maxwell and Finite Element Method (FEM). The user seeks clarity on the appropriate source value to input, questioning whether to use 1 amp or 1000 amps based on the tutorial's guidance of 'number of turns multiplied by current'. Additionally, the user inquires about the return path for current and how to interpret simulation results, specifically in relation to calculating inductance from matrix values and flux linkage.

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Dear all,

I'm a new user to Maxwell and to FEM. I am trying to do a magnetostatic analysis for a solenoid valve for finding inductance and force on the armature.
I am facing few problems while making the simulation.
1. what value shall I assign for the source? (In the tutorial provided by Ansoft, they have taken as 'no of turns*current' as input). what shall I write as a source, 1amp or 1000 amp?
2. What is the return path for current?

How to interprete the results the software is giving? (How to find inductance from matrix value and flux linkage?)
Urgent help needed.
 
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