Re: [TCML] Tesla Coil Modeling

[Steve Ward <steve.ward@xxxxxxxxx>]

Ah ok, glad we agree on that ;-)

I could see a 3d model helping if you wanted to look at the disturbance
caused by the non-symmetrical stuff, like where your primary starts and
ends, for example.  But there doesnt seem to be anything too interesting
going on there anyway.

Ive used FEMM from Foster-Miller for most of my magnetic simulations.  Its
nice that it tells you the AC resistance of a coil, allowing the comparison
of various primary coils for efficiency issues.  Gives great insight into
"current bunching".

Steve

On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 6:27 AM, Brian <brianv@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Steve,
>
> You are correct there really is no benefit over 2D, I thought about doing
> it
> only to see if the results were inline with the 2D simulation I did,
> however
> the amount of time it ties up the computer running the calculations changed
> my mind. I ran a tubular type toroid in 3D and it took 16 hours to complete
> and I guess that is why I have not tried it on a full tesla coil.
>
>
>
> --Brian
>
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