A Practical Anisotropic Vector Hysteresis Model Based on Play Hysterons

An anisotropic vector hysteresis model based on the improved isotropic vector play operator has been presented to predict the magnetization behavior of anisotropic hysteresis materials. The required parameters can be identified from the major hysteresis loops in all principal axes, which can be easily measured, or are directly available from magnetic material manufacturers. The presented model, which has been successfully implemented in 2-D and 3-D transient finite-element analysis, is validated by numerical experiments and measured data cited from TEAM problem 32, and is applied to simulate a synchronous reluctance motor with an axially laminated anisotropic rotor.