Numerical Field Calculation in Electrical Engineering with Open Access Finite Element Method Software Tools (video)

In virtually all areas of electrical engineering, it is sometimes necessary to calculate the electric and/or magnetic fields occurring in specific arrangements. This need ranges from the smallest circuit boards to huge overhead lines. Thanks to advances in numerical field calculation, there is no longer any need to rely on analytical approximation formulas. The finite element method (FEM) makes it possible to carry out highly accurate field calculations in a very short time. However, many users hesitate to use FEM software because the associated software packages are expensive and their application appears very complex at first glance. Fortunately, there are now several open access FEM tools that allow highly accurate results to be achieved in short time and with little effort. In this webinar, the practical application of such tools will be demonstrated, taking into account the theoretical background. Information on modeling will also be provided. In addition to the calculation of typical field quantities (e.g. electric and magnetic field strength), the determination of higher-level physical quantities such as capacitance or inductance will also be discussed. In summary, this webinar is intended to provide users with an introduction to numerical field calculation using open access FEM software tools and to support the use of these programs with practical tips and tricks.