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A shape optimization method for nonlinear axisymmetric magnetostatics using a coupling of finite and boundary elements

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  • Lukáš, D.
  • Postava, K.
  • Životský, O.

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In this paper we propose a method for constrained shape optimization governed with a nonlinear axisymmetric magnetostatic state problem and we apply it to an optimal shape design of an electromagnet. The state problem is solved via Hiptmair’s symmetric coupling of finite elements employed in the interior ferromagnetic domain and boundary elements modelling the exterior air domain as well as current excitations. As a novelty we derive Duffy regularization transforms of the boundary element integrals for the axisymmetric case, which are then evaluated using a tensor-product Gaussian quadrature. Nonlinear ferromagnetic behaviour is resolved by Newton iterations. The optimization method under both linear and nonlinear constraints relies on the active-set steepest-descent search, projections onto the set of linearized constraints, and an adjoint method of shape sensitivity analysis. Shape perturbations influence grid deformation via a solution to an auxiliary torsion-free linear elasticity problem. Finally, numerical results are presented.

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  • Lukáš, D. & Postava, K. & Životský, O., 2012. "A shape optimization method for nonlinear axisymmetric magnetostatics using a coupling of finite and boundary elements," Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (MATCOM), Elsevier, vol. 82(10), pages 1721-1731.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:matcom:v:82:y:2012:i:10:p:1721-1731
    DOI: 10.1016/j.matcom.2011.01.015
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