Comparison between three-dimensional (3D) equivalent magnetic circuit network method and 3D finite element method for magnetic-field computation

摘要

In this article, in order to investigate the merits of three-dimensional (3D) equivalent magnetic circuit network (EMCN) method, a 3D standard benchmark model proposed by the Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan is analyzed. We also examine the accuracy of analysis results, the computer storage, and the computation time through the systematical comparison between 3D EMCN method and 3D finite element method based on hexahedral edge element. The incomplete Cholesky conjugate gradient method was selected for the solver. From the results, we can confirm the usefulness of 3D EMCN method.