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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
ELEC0041-1  Modeling and design of electromagnetic systems

Duration :  30h Th, 30h Pr
Number of credits :  
Master in Biomedical Engineering, in-depth approach, 2nd yearToute l'année5
Master in Electrical Engineering, in-depth approach, 2nd yearToute l'année5
Master in Electro-mechanical Engineering, Teaching Focus, 2nd yearToute l'année5
Master in Engineering Physics, in-depth approach, 2nd yearToute l'année5
Lecturer :  Patrick Dular, Christophe Geuzaine
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Description of the course: This course presents modern numerical techniques for the modeling and simulation of electromagnetic phenomena, as well as the basic design rules used in designing electromagnetic systems.
Table of contents: The first part of the course is devoted to the study of finite element techniques for electromagnetics, as well as basic rules for the design of electromagnetic devices. Electrostatic, magnetostatic, electrokinetic, magnetodynamic and wave propagagtion models are presented. Different formulations and regimes are considered, as well as various couplings (thermal, mecanical, electrical and electronic circuits).
The second part is devoted to the study of a topic or an application selected with the students, depending on their masters projects or particular interests. Applications covered during the last few years include: electric car motor, micro-satellite antenna, rocket electric valve, high-concentration solar cell, passive satellite attitude control, induced currents in the human body, capacity of depleted semiconductor, design of a microcoil, induction heating, direct EEG problem, magnetron model, scattering by micro mirrors, etc.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
At the end of the course the student will have a general understanding of design, modeling and simulation techniques in electromagnetism, and will be able to simulate the behaviour of an electromagnetic device with finite elements using the open source software Gmsh (http://geuz.org/gmsh) and GetDP (http://geuz.org/getdp).
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Course in mathematical analysis and course in numerical analysis.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Practical work consists in studying an electromagnetic device by using the open source software Gmsh (http://geuz.org/gmsh) and GetDP (http://geuz.org/getdp).
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Face-to-face.
Recommended or required readings :  
Course notes will be given in the form of photocopies.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Oral examination and/or project presentation.
Contacts :  
Prof. C. Geuzaine (Room: Montefiore Institute I155; phone: 04 366 37 30; Email(cgeuzaine@ulg.ac.be; )Homepage (http://geuz.org))

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