Altair FluxMotor 2021.1.

Increasing efficiency by changing design paradigms for electric equipment. Global system performance prediction – from the design of the device to its final operational efficiency – using the most efficient design tools and methods, is key for organizations to innovate. FluxMotor is a flexible standalone software tool focusing on the pre-design of electric rotating machines. It enables the user to design and create motors from standard or customized parts, as well as to intuitively add windings and materials to run a selection of tests and compare machine behavior.

Addressing a broad range of users, FluxMotor is easy to use with an efficient working environment allowing for the creation and performance evaluation of an electric motor within a few minutes.

Benefits:
High productivity gain
Automatically driven workflow offering an efficient user-oriented environment to different level of users
Facilitated project management, allow a quick access to past studies and to manage the full range of products
Creating a model of an electric motor and evaluating its technical-economic potential within a few minutes
No compromise on accuracy
Based on optimization technology, FluxMotor helps reduce computing time to the minimum, while maintaining accurate results
Computing methods wisely using the high power of finite element modeling
Settings adapted to the task levels of accuracy vs. rapidity
Connection for advanced studies
Easy project export to Flux to perform advanced studies like eccentricity, vibro-acoustic, etc.
At any time, the full parameterized Flux project, with all the physical properties embedded, is ready to be solved in Flux environment

Capabilities:
Effective machines parts management
Libraries are provided with standard parts
A wide variety of slots or magnets are available
All the topologies are parameterized
Offered standard parts, slots or magnets, can be edited and customized for unlimited configuration
Productive interfaces to shape the machine
Step by step, from the shaft, rotor magnet to the slot, winding and housing of the stator, a dedicated interface guides users to finalize machine design
4 different winding modes (from automatic to expert) help users to find the right winding architecture
Comprehensive and scalable material database
Testing and evaluating electric motors
The FluxMotor dedicated test environment enables users to assess motor performance
Example of tests ready to be performed
Maps vs (Id, Iq): Flux, inductance, torque, iron losses, etc.
Open circuit tests with cogging torque and back-emf
Torque-speed curves & efficiency maps
Relevant input parameters allow users to control the test conditions
A detailed motor datasheet can be edited and exported
Powerful project management
The motor catalogue environment allows easy management of motors projects, helping the user to classify the machine and offering quick access to past studies
The general data and performance of several machines can be compared and help simplify the machine choice