Electric circuit analysis determines the voltage and current distribution in an electric circuit due to applied source voltages or currents. The type of source determines the type of analysis you do, as follows:
| If the source is ... | The analysis type is ... |
|---|---|
| AC | Harmonic |
| DC | Static |
| Time-varying | Transient |
Realizing the full potential of FEA simulation in electromagnetics requires complete flexibility in simulating circuit-fed electromagnetic devices. Mechanical APDL has the following capabilities for circuit analysis:
A modified nodal analysis method for simulating circuits
Direct coupling of circuits to stranded coils and massive conductors
Coupling for both 2D and 3D models
Support for DC, AC, and time-transient simulations.
The advanced circuit-coupled simulation available in Mechanical APDL allows for accurate simulation of items such as those listed below:
Solenoid actuators
Transformers
AC machines.
The following electric circuit analysis topics are available:
- 14.1. Elements Used in Circuit Analysis
- 14.2. Using the CIRCU125 Element
- 14.3. Using the Circuit Builder
- 14.4. Avoiding Inconsistent Circuits
- 14.5. Static (DC) Electric Circuit Analysis
- 14.6. Harmonic (AC) Electric Circuit Analysis
- 14.7. Transient Electric Circuit Analysis
- 14.8. Example Electric Circuit Analyses