Multiphysics

Figure 1: Temperature contours
Figure 2: Voltage contours on the transformer bushing

Many engineering design problems often involve multiphysics simulation: electromagnetic, thermal and structural combined modeling require CAE software that gives accurate answers when the various disciplines are interacting. Engineers and physicists need fast, accurate solutions when more than one physical phenomenon is involved.

For many electromechanical systems it is important for the various solvers to be combined. For example, for induction heating the induced eddy currents are used for heating up a Component. This magnetic analysis is affected by the thermal analysis and vice versa. Thus, the electromagnetic solvers need to be combined with the thermal solvers.

In terms of particle trajectory calculations, the path of the particle may be determined by a DC magnetic and electric field as well as a time harmonic high frequency field. In such cases all three fields need to be coupled to determine the path of the particle.

Other systems can be coupled as determined by the physics of the problem.

INTEGRATED develops comprehensive solutions for scientists modeling prototypes that require multiphysics analysis. INTEGRATED also includes the Boundary Element Method (BEM), Finite Element Method (FEM), and HYBRID solvers in the same package to give designers a greater choice and use the best method for any problem.

No scripting is required, therefore professionals can quickly learn how to use the software and start using it right away. The design optimization through parametric analysis, included in the software package, allows review of prototypes until the desired result is reached, thereby cutting hours of design time, especially when various disciplines interact closely.