In the proposed paper a model permitting force analysis in tubular induction devices is presented. A hybrid finite element‐boundary element method using time stepping is used to…
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In the proposed paper a model permitting force analysis in tubular induction devices is presented. A hybrid finite element‐boundary element method using time stepping is used to compute the electromagnetic force; this force is introduced in the mechanical equation to determine the acceleration. Numerical values are compared to experimental values.
L. PICHON, A. BOURHATTAS and A. RAZEK
We present in this paper an efficient finite element analysis for different types of waveguides . The computations are performed with “edge elements” . These finite elements avoid…
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We present in this paper an efficient finite element analysis for different types of waveguides . The computations are performed with “edge elements” . These finite elements avoid all the “spurious modes”, the non‐physical numerical fields obtained from the solution of eigenvalue problems with classical finite elements formulations.Both dielectric‐loaded waveguides and ridged waveguides (waveguides with sharp edges) are analyzed. Comparisons of our results with previously published ones show theaccuracy of the numerical technique.
M.K. Smail, L. Pichon, M. Olivas, F. Auzanneau and M. Lambert
Aging wiring in cars, aircraft, trains and other transportation means is identified as a critical security area. The purpose of this paper is to develop a new methodology for wire…
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Purpose
Aging wiring in cars, aircraft, trains and other transportation means is identified as a critical security area. The purpose of this paper is to develop a new methodology for wire diagnosis allowing the detection, localization and characterization of the fault in wiring network.
Design/methodology/approach
The direct problem (propagation along the cables) is modelled by RLCG circuit parameters and the finite difference time domain method. This model provides a simple and accurate method to simulate time domain reflectometry (TDR) responses. Genetic algorithms are combined with this wire propagation model to solve the inverse problem and to deduce physical information's about defects from the reflectometry response.
Findings
The results show the applicability of an inverse procedure dedicated to TDR for the localization and characterization of defects in simple wires and faulty wiring networks. With experimental results, the paper demonstrates the accuracy which can be provided for wire diagnosis.
Practical implications
The work provides an efficient tool for the diagnosis of embedded wire networks.
Originality/value
In this paper, a new method is developed and applied to detect, characterize and localize the defects in wiring networks: an inverse procedure is introduced for wire diagnosis. The presented methodology is applied for complex network structures and with measurement data.
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T. Hacib, H. Acikgoz, Y. Le Bihan, M.R. Mekideche, O. Meyer and L. Pichon
The dielectric properties of materials (complex permittivity) can be deduced from the admittance measured at the discontinuity plane of a coaxial open‐ended probe. This implies…
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The dielectric properties of materials (complex permittivity) can be deduced from the admittance measured at the discontinuity plane of a coaxial open‐ended probe. This implies the implementation of an inversion procedure. The purpose of this paper is to develop a new non‐iterative inversion methodology in the field of microwave characterization allowing reducing the computation cost comparatively to iterative procedures.
Design/methodology/approach
The inversion methodology combines the support vector machine (SVM) technique and the finite element method (FEM). The SVM are used as inverse models. They show good approximation and generalization capabilities. FEM allows the generation of the data sets required by the SVM parameter adjustment. A data set is constituted of input (complex admittance and frequency) and output (complex permittivity) pairs.
Findings
The results show the applicability of SVM to solve microwave inverse problems instead of using traditional iterative inversion methods which can be very time‐consuming. The experimental results demonstrate the accuracy which can be provided by the SVM technique.
Practical implications
The paper allows extending the capability of microwave characterization cells developed at Laboratoire de Génie Électrique de Paris.
Originality/value
A new inversion method is developed and applied to microwave characterization. This new concept introduces SVM in the context of microwave characterization. SVM results and iterative inversion procedure results are compared in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the developed technique.
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Presents a new method to compute simultaneously the near and the far field in electromagnetic 3D scattering problems. In this approach a bounded spherical domain contains all the…
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Presents a new method to compute simultaneously the near and the far field in electromagnetic 3D scattering problems. In this approach a bounded spherical domain contains all the inhomogeneous objects and divides the whole space into two different regions. In both regions the field is expressed as a linear expansion with the same unknown coefficients. Gives the field as an exact infinite expansion of vector spherical harmonics in the outer region. Computes the basis functions using finite elements in the inner region. Finally, obtains the coefficients of the two expansions by matching the inner and the outer fields on the spherical interface.
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Y. Choua, Y. Le Bihan and L. Pichon
The aim of this paper is to calculate the impedance of a loop antenna, etched on a dielectric substrate, over a wide frequency band using finite element method (FEM).
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Purpose
The aim of this paper is to calculate the impedance of a loop antenna, etched on a dielectric substrate, over a wide frequency band using finite element method (FEM).
Design/methodology/approach
The electromagnetic analysis of the global structure is performed with a full wave finite element formulation. In this work, two methods for the calculation of the impedance of the antenna are presented: receiving and transmitting mode. The results obtained are compared with boundary element method (BEM).
Findings
The paper finds that from the FEM analysis an equivalent circuit of a rectenna was obtained over a wide frequency band. A good agreement was obtained with a BEM approach in the case of an air‐like substrate. A dielectric substrate was considered. Such a configuration is more difficult to deal with BEM and makes the FEM attractive.
Practical implications
The equivalent circuit allows a global circuit simulation of the whole rectenna (antenna, rectifying diodes and load). This simulation can be achieved using spice simulator for example.
Originality/value
This paper shows the potentiality of the FEM to simulate an antenna over a broad band frequency. Two methods for the calculation of the impedance of the antenna are presented. It is addressed to R&D designers in the microwave area.
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Introduces the fourth and final chapter of the ISEF 1999 Proceedings by stating electric and magnetic fields are influenced, in a reciprocal way, by thermal and mechanical fields…
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Introduces the fourth and final chapter of the ISEF 1999 Proceedings by stating electric and magnetic fields are influenced, in a reciprocal way, by thermal and mechanical fields. Looks at the coupling of fields in a device or a system as a prescribed effect. Points out that there are 12 contributions included ‐ covering magnetic levitation or induction heating, superconducting devices and possible effects to the human body due to electric impressed fields.
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This paper presents a hybrid finite element — boundary element method for the steady state thermal analysis of energy installations. The coupling of the two techniques is…
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This paper presents a hybrid finite element — boundary element method for the steady state thermal analysis of energy installations. The coupling of the two techniques is presented: finite elements are used in a bounded region containing thermal sources while the complementary domain is treated with boundary elements. With such a combination the number of unknowns is reduced and an accurate prediction of temperature is obtained. As an example, the temperature rise is computed for the case of three power cables laid in a thermal backfill: the finite element method (FEM) is used for the cables and the backfill while the homogeneous soil is taken into account with the boundary element method (BEM).
Yao Pei, Lionel Pichon, Mohamed Bensetti and Yann Le Bihan
The purpose of this study is to decrease the computation time that the large number of simulations involved in a parametric sweep when the model is in a three-dimensional…
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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to decrease the computation time that the large number of simulations involved in a parametric sweep when the model is in a three-dimensional environment.
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In this paper, a new methodology combining the PCE and a controlled, elitist genetic algorithm is proposed to design IPT systems. The relationship between the quantities of interest (mutual inductance and ferrite volume) and structural parameters (ferrite dimensions) is expressed by a PCE metamodel. Then, two objective functions corresponding to mutual inductance and ferrite volume are defined. These are combined together to obtain optimal parameters with a trade-off between these outputs.
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According to the number of individuals and the generations defined in the optimization algorithm in this paper, it needs to calculate 20,000 times in a 3D environment, which is quite time-consuming. But for PCE metamodel of mutual inductance M, it requires at least 100 times of calculations. Afterward, the evaluation of M based on the PCE metamodel requires 1 or 2 s. So compared to a conventional optimization based on the 3D model, it is easier to get optimized results with this approach and it saves a lot of computation time.
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The multiobjective optimization based on PCEs could be helpful to perform the optimization when considering the system in a realistic 3D environment involving many parameters with low computation time.
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Natália Peroni Pellin, Alex Weymer, Leila Andressa Dissenha and Márcio André Leal Bauer
The aim of this article was to analyze how the presence of the elements that constitute organizational links are related to sensemaking in a cooperative system of medical work.
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Purpose
The aim of this article was to analyze how the presence of the elements that constitute organizational links are related to sensemaking in a cooperative system of medical work.
Design/methodology/approach
A content analysis was conducted following interviews with the managers of the cooperative, which is a member of the Brazilian cooperative system and one of the largest in the world. This analysis enabled the systematization of the categories that were identified through the coding of responses, aided by Atlas.ti 8.0 software.
Findings
After the analysis, it was possible to resize the constitutive elements identified in the specialized literature into three categories: identification, cooperation and recognition. The proposed resizing does not preclude the presence of the constitutive elements identified in the analysis, but it evidences the presence of these elements in a contextualized manner, suggesting a model of an organic organizational link that is dependent on the relationship between subject–object (organization), in which the different perceptions of meanings affect identification, and this can strengthen or weaken the link in a constant process of resignification.
Originality/value
With regard to its theoretical relevance, the work helps to bring concepts related to organizational links and sensemaking closer together as a process in the realm of intersubjectivity. This provides evidence of the presence of constituent elements of ties in a contextualized manner, demonstrating that the interpretation of managers aids sensemaking in a process of circularity and resignification.