Electromagnetic screen

QuickField simulation example

Multi-layered shield protects the equipment from the external high-frequency electromagnetic field. The shield should work in wide range of temperatures. Calculate the shielding coefficient as a function of temperature.

Problem Type
Axisymmetric multiphysics problem of Heat transfer coupled to AC magnetics.

Geometry

Given
Magnetic permeability of the shields μ = 1;
External field B = 0.03 T;
Frequency f = 4 kHz;
Ambient temperature range T = -100.. +100 °C;
Protected device temperature T = 20 °C.
Electrical conductivity of the shields σ - depends on temperature, as shown on the plot below:

Task
The shield conductivity depends on temperature. Calculate the shielding coefficient as a function of temperature.

Solution
The thermal problem is solved for obtaining the temperature distribution. The result of simulation is transferred to AC magnetics problem, where the magnetic field distribution is calculated. Average flux density is calculated in the 'device' block. Shielding coefficient is then calculated as a ratio of the flux densities on both sides of the screen.
The external magnetic field is defined by the boundary conditions.

Results
Temperature distribution in the screen:

Magnetic field in the screen:

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