2-D finite element analysis of pulsed solenoid

Abstract

The numerical simulation of magnetic field and mechanical deformation in pulsed magnet is described. ANSYS software was applied for numerical simulation. Due to construction symmetry the 2-D model of pulsed magnet was realized using the finite element method. The multilayer reinforced pulsed magnet construction was modelled. The coil was wound with standard copper wire. Analysing the distribution of magnetic forces and wires displacement it was found that high mechanical overloads took place in copper winding but magnet construction had an acceptable mechanical stability due to interlayer reinforcement.