Example9 Inductance of Loop Coil

  • The inductance of a loop coil is solved.
     

  • The vectors of the magnetic field and the magnetic flux density are also solved.
     

  • Unless specified in the list below, the default conditions will be applied.
     

 

 

Analysis Space

Item

Settings

Analysis Space

3D

Model unit

mm

 

Analysis Conditions

Item

Settings

Solver

Magnetic Field Analysis [Gauss]

Analysis Type

Static analysis

Options

N/A

Model

A body of loop coil (coil) is defined.

Body Attributes and Materials

Body Number/Type

Body Attribute Name

Material Name

0/Solid

Coil

008_Cu *

* Available from the Material DB

 

Body attribute is set up as follows to apply current to the loop coil.

Body Attribute Name

Tab

Settings

Coil

Current

Waveform: Constant

Current: 1[A]

Turns: 1[Turns]

Direction: Loop Coil/Magnetic Field Direction:

Magnetic Field Vector: X=0, Y=0, Z=1

Boundary Conditions

No setting.

Results

To see the results of inductance calculation, go to the [Results] tab

 

 

 and click [Table] .

 

 

 

The vectors of the magnetic field are shown below.

The magnetic field inside coil is directing the Z- direction.

 

The vectors of the current density are shown below.

The current is flowing as set for the coil.