Magnetic microfibres modelling methods.

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to describe research into the problem of creating computer structural models of magnetic microfibres. The main goal of the research is to create the universal generator of computer structural models for whole bundles of magnetic microfibres. Design/methodology/approach - The paper presents the algorithm of magnetic microfibres computer modelling. It covers both finite element method (FEM) and reluctance network method. Because microfibres with ferromagnetic grains have very complicated 3D structure, the quickest possible method was chosen. Findings - The results focus on the methodology presented in the paper which can be implemented in building 3D equivalent B/H curve of the microfibres set by use of field method - combining reluctance network method and FEM. Defining the proper magnetic B/H curves of magnetic fibres will enable the production of smart and resistant clothes. Originality/value - To date there are only measurements characteristics of B/H curve of magnetic microfibres. This paper proposes an innovatory way of determining magnetic microfibres parameters. This universal computer model allows the evaluation of the limiting value of magnetization (magnetic permeability, etc.). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]