Finite element level validation of an anisotropic hysteresis model for non-oriented electrical steel sheets

This paper presents the finite element level validation of the anisotropic Jiles–Atherton hysteresis model. Numerical analysis of a round rotational single sheet tester is performed using the 2D finite element method. Anisotropic extension of the Jiles–Atherton hysteresis model is coupled with the 2D finite element method. The finite element simulations are performed for the cases when the magnetic field alternates and rotates in the lamination plane. The simulated results for alternating and rotational flux density excitations agree with the measured data. The measured data used in this paper corresponds to the M400-50A nonoriented silicon steel.