Electromagnetic and Thermal Problems in Energy Systems

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction. Review of Electromagnetics. Magneto-solid mechanics. Magneto-fluid dynamics. Coupled electromagnetic-mechanical and electromagnetic-thermal problems in: Magnetic fusion reactors, MHD systems, magnetically levitated vehicles. Non-destructive testing in conductive materials by eddy currents and by an electromagnetic-thermal method. Applications of Induction heating. Heat transfer problems in Nuclear reactors.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge:

• Basic concepts and parameters of electromagnetism
• Electromagnetism equations

Skills-Abilities:

• Methodologies for solving electromagnetism equationa
• Solving typical mechanical engineering problems in electromagnetism