The Electronic Transformers course applies multiple solvers and tools for the magnetic, multi-physics and system analysis of multi-winding electronic transformers. PEmag, the Electronic Transformer Toolkit, and CAD geometries are possible inputs to the Ansys Maxwell® advanced electromagnetic field solver FEM tool. Losses and RLC parasitics including leakage inductance are calculated. Ansys Simplorer is then utilized for a complete transient system analysis. Multiphysics simulations can utilize either Ansys Mechanical™ structural finite element analysis software (using convection coefficients) or Ansys Icepak® electronics cooling simulation software (using CFD) for thermal analysis.

Learning Outcomes: 

Following completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Use PEmag and Electronic Transformer ACT to generate transformer models for Ansys Maxwell simulation. 
• Set-up and simulate Ansys Maxwell eddy current, electrostatic and transient designs for simulation.
• Set-up and simulate a complete Ansys Simplorer system model using a PEmag netlist or Maxwell Eddy Current (R,L) ROM + Ansys Maxwell Electrostatic (Capacitance) matrix.
• Set-up and simulate Ansys Maxwell 3D Eddy Current - Ansys Icepak AEDT with 2-way coupling.
• Set-up and simulate Ansys Maxwell 3D Eddy Current - Ansys Thermal 2-way coupling with 2-way coupling using Ansys Workbench™ simulation integration platform.

Prerequisites:

• Knowledge of transformers and electromagnetics.
• Knowledge of lumped element electrical circuit theory, namely inductance and capacitance.
• Prior experience with EM simulation or Ansys Electronics Desktop is helpful.

Please note: These training materials were developed and tested in the 2023R1 release.