Magnetic pickup sensor
QuickField simulation example
This simulation example is prepared by Dieter Stotz as a part of the webinar Basic analysis of magnetic pickup evaluated with QuickField.
Permanent magnet produces a magnetic flux, and the oscillating ferromagnetic a string affects the flux distribution. Flux variation could be detected by the coil. We do not include the coil in the model and calculate the flux directly in QuickField.
Problem Type
Plane-parallel problem of DC magnetics.
Geometry
Given
Permanet magnet permeability 1000, coercive force 1000 kA/m.
Core, steel string permeability 10000.
Task
Find flux in the core cross-section as a function of the string Y-position.
Solution
The LabelMover tool is used to automate the calculations.
Results
Magnetic field around the pickup sensor:
- Video: Magnetic pickup sensor. Watch on YouTube
- Download simulation files (files may be viewed using any QuickField Edition).