Using finite element method based software to teach electrical machines-The linear switched reluctance actuator

ABSTRACT In this paper, the authors intend to propose a method to teach Electrical Machines in Electrical Engineering courses. The way that both in textbooks and classrooms treat this subject seems to limit students' understanding. The competences on electrical machines design and analysis are...

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Published in:Computer applications in engineering education 2015-11, Vol.23 (6), p.824-836
Main Authors: Calado, M. R. A., Espírito-Santo, A. E. V., Salvado, J. A. C., Cabrita, C. M. P., Mariano, S. J. P. S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Actuators
Classrooms
Computer programs
Computer simulation
electrical machines
index terms-software tools for education
linear motors
Mathematical analysis
Mathematical models
numerical analysis
Reluctance
Software
switched reluctance machines
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Summary:ABSTRACT In this paper, the authors intend to propose a method to teach Electrical Machines in Electrical Engineering courses. The way that both in textbooks and classrooms treat this subject seems to limit students' understanding. The competences on electrical machines design and analysis are improved by a practical approach based on simulation and numerical analysis using Finite Element Method Software. As a complement to the previous teaching method, the students use an experimental test bench to verify the numerical results. A particular topic, concerning the study of the Linear Switched Reluctance Actuators, is here presented. Therefore, we propose a guideline for use in the classroom. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ 23:824–836, 2015; View this article online at wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/cae; DOI 10.1002/cae.21653
ISSN:1061-3773
1099-0542
DOI:10.1002/cae.21653