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Iterative Software Agent Based Solution of Multiphysics Problems

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A novel approach is presented using software agents for an iterative and distributed solution of multiphysics problems. Overall convergence is achieved by using the individual capabilities of interworking agents. Every agent solves a partial single physics problem based on specialized, commercial or in-house code. The autonomy of each agent allows a physics adapted solution process without the need of a predefined solver sequence. The applied software agents are described in detail. Here, we focus on weak uni- and bidirectional field coupled multiphysics problems. This framework can also be used for node or boundary coupling as well as for optimising partial physics simulation. A coupled 3D electromagnetic wave propagation and heat transfer problem inside a waveguide is examined as numerical example.

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  1. University of Stuttgart, Institute for Theory of Electrical Engineering, Pfaffenwaldring 47, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany

    Matthias Jüttner, André Buchau & Wolfgang M. Rucker

  2. University of Stuttgart, Institute of Industrial Automation and Software Engineering, Pfaffenwaldring 47, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany

    Desirée Vögeli & Peter Göhner

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  1. Matthias Jüttner
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  1. Applied Math. & Numerical Analysis, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

    Andreas Bartel

  2. Chair of Electromagnetic Theory, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

    Markus Clemens

  3. Applied Math. & Numerical Analysis, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

    Michael Günther

  4. Applied Math. & Numerical Analysis, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany

    E. Jan W. ter Maten

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Jüttner, M., Buchau, A., Vögeli, D., Rucker, W.M., Göhner, P. (2016). Iterative Software Agent Based Solution of Multiphysics Problems. In: Bartel, A., Clemens, M., Günther, M., ter Maten, E. (eds) Scientific Computing in Electrical Engineering. Mathematics in Industry(), vol 23. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-30399-4_13

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