COMMUNICATION OF MATLAB GUI AND ANSYS MAXWELL: AN EDUCATION TOOL FOR TUBULAR LINEAR GENERATOR
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https://doi.org/10.4314/jfas.v11i1.9Keywords:
Linear generator; magnetic field; ansys maxwell; matlab gui; visual basic scriptAbstract
In this study, analytical calculations of a tubular linear generator model are performed by using Matlab Gui for free-piston applications. A training tool including the processes of design of linear generator, sizing with the analytical equations and analyzing with the finite elements methods was suggested. Geometric dimensions in Matlab Gui interface are solved by transferring automatically to finite element model Ansys-Maxwell 2D-rz plane. The results of analytical analysis are in concordance with the results of finite elements. In addition, Ansys-Maxwell Script and Matlab codes are given in the appendix.
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[22] Liu Y., Arshad W. M., Leksell M., Thelin P. Influence of speed and current profiles upon converter dimensioning and electrical machine performance in a free-piston generator. In Proceedings of the 4th international Symposium on Linear Drives for Industry Applications, September 2003, 8-10.
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[24] Osman G., Elecktromagnetic Field Theory. Ankara: Seckin Publishing House, 2007.
[25] Ahmet F., İlhan T. Bir Manyetik Sistemin Maxwell 3D Alan Simülatörü İle Statik Manyetik Analizinin Çözüm Süreçleri. Journal of Technical Online, 2007, 6, 221-240.
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2018-12-06
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ARSLAN, S.; GÜRDAL, O.; AKKAYA OY, S. COMMUNICATION OF MATLAB GUI AND ANSYS MAXWELL: AN EDUCATION TOOL FOR TUBULAR LINEAR GENERATOR. Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, [S. l.], v. 11, n. 1, p. 117–141, 2018. DOI: 10.4314/jfas.v11i1.9. Disponível em: https://www.jfas.info/index.php/JFAS/article/view/50. Acesso em: 18 oct. 2025.
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