Design site showcases benefits of software automation
Cobham Technical Services has launched a new website to help engineers accelerate and improve the design of electrical power transformers and AC line reactors.
The site offers insight into the benefits of automating the design process using finite element modelling, simulation and analysis, by means of an on-demand, detailed technical audio visual presentation.
It also explores the Opera design software to illustrate how finite element analysis techniques enable conceptual designs of power transformers and reactors to be created, analysed and optimised easily.
Subjects covered include the definition of model geometry, finite element shapes, mesh density and material type, as well as transformer or reactor configuration, containment and winding layout.
Open circuit, short circuit, inrush current and mutual inductance tests are described, together with results analysis options. The presentation also highlights how it's possible to automate the design analyse optimise process.
