Multiphysics Modelling of Electric Machines with Isogeometric Analysis (C06*)

• Subject Area: Electronic Semiconductors, Components and Circuits, Integrated Systems, Sensor Technology, Theoretical Electrical Engineering ; Mechanics
• Term: since 2026
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 492661287

This project develops an advanced isogeometric analysis framework for accurately simulating multiphysical interactions in electric machines, including rotor dynamics, magnetostriction and contact phenomena. By leveraging exact geometry representation, high regularity of the solution, adaptive refinement techniques and efficient coupling methods, the framework will significantly enhance predictive capabilities, facilitating efficient, reliable and robust electric machine designs, particularly addressing the mechanical challenges posed by axial flux machines.

• DFG Programme: CRC/Transregios
• Subproject of: TRR 361: Computational Electric Machine Laboratory: Thermal Modelling, Transient Analysis, Geometry Handling and Robust Design
• Applicant Institution: Technische Universität Darmstadt
• Project Heads: Dr.-Ing. Melina Merkel; Professor Dr. Oliver Weeger