Simulation Tools and Thermal Applications in Conversi

When designing energy conversion systems, for example as part of a feasibility study, it is essential to use scientific calculation and/or simulation software, which will save a considerable amount of time.

This teaching unit will:

• Provide knowledge of numerical calculation methods used in commercial software for solving problems applied to electrical engineering.
• Introduce optimization concepts for finding an optimal solution under constraints in a problem related to electrical engineering.
• Enable the implementation and application of digital techniques for processing data derived, for example, from reliability studies of electrical systems or power electronics.
• Present finite element methods and software used to solve physical or multiphysics problems.
• Address thermal issues related to energy conversion and provide the theoretical knowledge necessary to understand and model thermal phenomena in electrical engineering components and systems (power electronics, HF transformers, distribution cables, etc.).

The ultimate goal for students, upon completion of the course and practical work, is to master the basic techniques encountered in computer-aided design (CAD) and when using CAD software for electrical engineering. This teaching unit will enable students to join research and development offices or research laboratories where they will work on the study and design of components and systems requiring the use of CAD software.

Upon completion of the course and practical work, students will:

• Will be able to use scientific software and implement digital techniques for calculations, optimization, and data processing.
• Will be able to interpret the results provided by the software and assess their relevance to their study.
• Will assimilate the underlying operating and calculation principles of finite element software, enabling them to deal with any situation or adapt to new software.
• Will be able to independently define, model, and solve a thermal problem applied to electrical engineering.

First-year master's degree or five-year scientific degree with a solid foundation in general mathematics and elementary physics.

Know at least one scientific software program or programming language.

Have a basic understanding of electrical and thermal engineering.

Continuous assessment teaching unit.

1. Basic numerical calculation methods
2. Differences and finite elements
3. Introduction to optimization (genetic methods, Pareto front, etc.)
4. Numerical methods for data processing, filtering, and statistics?
5. Basics of using software for finite element problem solving: Matlab, FEMM, Comsol.
6. Modeling of static and dynamic heat transfer phenomena.
7. Application to the design of power electronics systems and power cables. Cooling systems for power electronics.

CM: 27 hours

Practical work: 2 p.m.