Literature Reviews of Topology Optimal Design Methods and Applications in Magnetic Devices

With the evolution of magnetic devices toward structural innovation and high reliability, the traditional design methods, such as size optimization and shape optimization, are limited by preset structural forms, making it challenging to generate novel structures and topologies. Topology-optimized de...

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Main Authors: Jiaqi Wu, Ziyan Ren, Dianhai Zhang
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/13/3295
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description With the evolution of magnetic devices toward structural innovation and high reliability, the traditional design methods, such as size optimization and shape optimization, are limited by preset structural forms, making it challenging to generate novel structures and topologies. Topology-optimized design methods can achieve an optimal distribution of constituent materials of magnetic devices by optimizing the objective performance subject to certain constraints, and can provide greater freedom for designers. Based on the above background, this paper firstly investigates the principles of deterministic topology optimization methods, and introduces the latest specific applications in magnetic devices. It also demonstrates the advantages of topology optimization technology in enhancing operating performance, fostering structural innovation, and improving material utilization in magnetic devices. To manage uncertainties in design and manufacturing processes of magnetic devices, this paper analyzes uncertainty topology optimization methods, respectively, reliability and robustness-based topology optimization algorithms. To facilitate manufacturing, this paper summarizes the filter strategy for the new structure obtained by topology optimization. Finally, the problems faced by the topology optimization method in the field of magnetic devices are discussed, and a future development direction is projected.
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spelling doaj-art-47c93f9bb6a247dd950277af1fcd364d2025-08-20T03:28:29ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732025-06-011813329510.3390/en18133295Literature Reviews of Topology Optimal Design Methods and Applications in Magnetic DevicesJiaqi Wu0Ziyan Ren1Dianhai Zhang2School of Electrical Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, ChinaSchool of Electrical Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, ChinaSchool of Electrical Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, ChinaWith the evolution of magnetic devices toward structural innovation and high reliability, the traditional design methods, such as size optimization and shape optimization, are limited by preset structural forms, making it challenging to generate novel structures and topologies. Topology-optimized design methods can achieve an optimal distribution of constituent materials of magnetic devices by optimizing the objective performance subject to certain constraints, and can provide greater freedom for designers. Based on the above background, this paper firstly investigates the principles of deterministic topology optimization methods, and introduces the latest specific applications in magnetic devices. It also demonstrates the advantages of topology optimization technology in enhancing operating performance, fostering structural innovation, and improving material utilization in magnetic devices. To manage uncertainties in design and manufacturing processes of magnetic devices, this paper analyzes uncertainty topology optimization methods, respectively, reliability and robustness-based topology optimization algorithms. To facilitate manufacturing, this paper summarizes the filter strategy for the new structure obtained by topology optimization. Finally, the problems faced by the topology optimization method in the field of magnetic devices are discussed, and a future development direction is projected.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/13/3295magnetic devicedeterministic topology optimization methodreliabilityrobustnessfilter strategy
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magnetic device
deterministic topology optimization method
reliability
robustness
filter strategy
title Literature Reviews of Topology Optimal Design Methods and Applications in Magnetic Devices
title_full Literature Reviews of Topology Optimal Design Methods and Applications in Magnetic Devices
title_fullStr Literature Reviews of Topology Optimal Design Methods and Applications in Magnetic Devices
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deterministic topology optimization method
reliability
robustness
filter strategy
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