On-site: AC/DC Intensive Training Course (2 Days) - Zurich

If you want to quickly get up to speed on using COMSOL Multiphysics^® for low-frequency electromagnetics simulations, this is the course for you.

During this 2-day onsite COMSOL Multiphysics^® AC/DC training course in Zürich, you will develop a strong foundation for your future electromagnetics and multiphysics modeling work.

We start at an introductory level, leading participants through the essential steps needed in all analyses. Then, we focus solely on simulations with the AC/DC Module and the coupling of electromagnetic fields to other physics, such as heat transfer and structural mechanics.

At the end of each course day, you will have time to put your newfound knowledge into practice with suggested exercises or to discuss your personal application with our tutors.

Program

Day 1 Wednesday, 21.05.2025

08:30-17:00

• UNIT 1: Intro to AC/DC modeling
  • Maxwell’s equations, finding the right approximation (physics), scalar and vector potentials, constitutive relations, infinity, thin layers.
• UNIT 2: Resistive systems
  • A simple resistor, circuits, thin resistive and conductive layers, parameterization
• UNIT 3: Capacitive systems (DC, AC, transient)
  • Handling infinity, capacitive and resistive systems (AC, transient), capacitance matrix, FEM vs. BEM formulations.
• UNIT 4: Inductive systems 1
  • Skin depth, single-conductor, homogenized, coils in 2D, coils in 3D, symmetry.
• UNIT 5: Inductive systems 2
  • The interfaces mf and mef, gauge fixing, convergence considerations, lumped ports, external current density

Day 2 Thursday, 22.05.2025

08:30-17:00

• UNIT 6: Modeling ferromagnetic materials
  • Overview of constitutive relations, permanent magnets, full and reduced formulation, BH-curves, remanent magnetization, hysteresis, magnetic losses.
• UNIT 7: Electromagnetic heating
  • Joule heating, inductive heating (without and with magnetic losses)
• UNIT 8: Electromagnetic forces and torque
  • Maxwell stress tensor, Lorentz force contribution, method of virtual work, alternative methods using equation-based interfaces
• UNIT 9: Modeling electromagnetic actuators and rotating electrical machines
  • Lorentz-term, the rmm interface, moving meshes

Suggested Background

This course is intended for COMSOL beginners and advanced users alike. However, familiarity with the basic concepts of electromagnetics are an advantage

Pricing & Payment Methods

The fee for this course is CHF 1499 (academic rate CHF 749 ) + VAT including, course material. This course will be held in English. Personal assistance in German and English.

Please bring your laptop to the event in order to practice the new functionality right away. All participants will receive a 14-days free trial license of the current COMSOL Multiphysics® software version.

For more information, e-mail events-ch@comsol.com, or call +41 (0)44 515 78 00.