Replacing physical testing with virtual simulation using Ansys Maxwell, MDS and Granta Selector
ATEX-Certified Encoder Development with Ansys Simulation
TWI and InnoTecUK collaborated with Ansys to develop an ATEX-compliant, zero-torque magnetic encoder for accurate distance measurement in explosive environments. The project addressed material durability, explosion protection and magnet selection requirements for an encoder demonstrated on a submersible oil storage tank inspection robot. [experts.ed…medeso.com]
Using Ansys Granta Selector</Ansys Granta Selector>, Ansys Maxwell</Ansys Maxwell> and Ansys MDS</Ansys MDS>, the team selected materials and simulated magnet grades, geometries, orientations and operating conditions. One week of virtual simulation was equivalent to 12 weeks of laboratory testing, while a five-day parametric study saved an estimated 25 days of physical laboratory work. [experts.ed…medeso.com]
