All Non-Destructive Testing Applications

EADS, Innovation Works in the UK uses CST EM STUDIO® to aid in the simulation of aircraft fuel systems. EADS has developed an internal code for modelling the filling of an aircraft fuel tank. The code simulates this scenario and outputs the electric field, charge density and potential at various points in the tank and fuel over the filling period. Read full article..

This work presents the 3D magnetostatic numerical analysis based on Finite Integration Technique applied to the design of magneto-inductive devices for the Non Destructive Testing (NDT) of ferromagnetic ropes. The problem is characterised by several design aspects and by the high saturation level reached in the device core and in the rope under testing. CST EM STUDIO® was used for the virtual prototyping which entailed the the optimisation of permanent dimensions using 3D non-linear magnetostatic optimisation. Measured versus simulated results are presented. Read full article..

This article shows a common approach to the simulation of electromechanical problems. A set of 3D electromagnetic field simulations using CST EM STUDIO® (CST EMS) are carried out on a linear actuator in order to obtain its electromagnetic characteristics for use in Simulink® where both the electrical and mechanical behaviour can be simulated. Read full article..

Automotive suppliers were among the first to incorporate numerical simulation in the product development process to reduce development cycles and minimize the production costs. Electromagnetic field simulation such as provided by CST EM STUDIO® (CST EMS) helps the engineers to accelerate product development. This article shows the application of CST EMS to the simulation of a stepper motor found in speedometer applications. Read full article..

This article is concerned with the evaluation of the temperature distribution inside a human liver when a catheter is inserted. It summarises the simulations performed with the HUGO and University of L'Aquila's ALES anatomical models. The co-simulation procedure using both CST MICROWAVE STUDIO® (CST MWS) and CST EM STUDIO™ (CST EMS) is also described. With permission and courtesy of the University of L'Aquila, Italy. Read full article..

“CST software has definitely improved our knowledge about EM fields. With the newly obtained knowledge we can now better advise potential customers. We believe that this puts us ahead of our competitors. The CST software definitely met our expectations. The intuitively usable software is working efficiently and is stable.” Read full article..

Guillermo Vietti, Politecnico di Torino A VBA script has been developed, controlling all CST STUDIO SUITE™ tools to represent all mechanical elements in the space around the tire in a vehicle, incorporating this complex geometry in a parametric way. One of the applications of this script is for the study of EM field propagation inside and outside the tire. The same script is capable of choosing the appropriate mesh parameters to optimize the simulation time, with the radiating element inside the tire. It is capable also to set field monitors at all frequencies and to run the simulation automatically. The tire geometry is mainly designed with azimuthally variable tire sections, taking in account the deformation of the tire. The main advantages of designing a parametric geometry controlled by a VBA script are the possibility of: -> adapting the model to different vehicles and tires. -> studying the EM propagation in the whole 3D space for different orientations of the tire and angular positions of the radiating element, without the need of re-designing the structure. -> changing the deformation of the tire near the ground surface due to the load of the vehicle, taking into account the asymmetries of the model. The EM effect of this deformation on the propagation depends on the position of antenna. -> running many iterative simulations, changing iteration variables simply introducing the VBA script inside a cycle “for … next”. Read full article..

CST EM STUDIO™ (CST EMS) is applied to the simulation of a magnetic injection valve by use of its non-linear magnetostatic solver. The aim of the simulation is to obtain the force on the valve armature as a function of the air gap between the armature and the main valve housing. Using the powerful and easy-to-use parameterisation features in CST EMS, a familly of force curves as functions of gap and excitation current can be easily generated. Read full article..

This article presents the results of a CST EM STUDIO™ (CST EMS) low frequency simulation of the TEAM Workshop Benchmark 7. The excellent simulation performance of the low frequency solver is demonstrated. Read full article..

The TEAM Workshop Benchmark Problem no. 8 - Coil above a crack - is solved with CST EM STUDIO™. Results are compared with measurements. Read full article..

CST EM STUDIO™ can be used to obtain the force-current characteristics of a magnetic brake. The Magnetostatic Solver is ideal for such an application. Read full article..

The article describes the simulation of a MEMS comb sensor using CST EM STUDIO™. First different shapes of the combs are discussed. Using CST EMS's efficient mesh scheme, the full structure was also simulated. Read full article..