ThermNet Solver Modules

Static 2D/3D Transient 2D/3D Coupled EM 2D/3D

Determines the steady-state temperature distributions caused by specified heat sources, in the presence of thermally conducting materials and convective/radiative boundary

Determines the time-varying temperature distributions caused by specified heat sources, in the presence of thermally conducting materials and convective/radiative boundary

The analysis involves time-stepping from one instant to the next over the time frame of interest.

Iterative coupling to magnetic static or time-harmonic analysis to predict the temperature distribution caused by iron and eddy-current losses, and the corresponding temperature effects on electrical conductivity and magnetic material properties.

User can control how frequently the magnetic analysis is repeated.

Geometric Modeler Material Modeler Scripting
  • Supports both extrusion-based and 3D solid modeling construction
  • Users can build a library of components to reuse in multiple designs
  • Easy importing and exporting of SAT and DXF files
  • Enable and Disable option for selecting which features to use/ignore in either MagNet or ThermNet when performing coupled simulations
  • Optional modules for CATIA, STEP, IGES, Pro/E and Inventor file Import/Export
  • Includes Infolytica's default library of materials for use as a permanent reference
  • Define the magnetic and electric properties of a material at different temperature values
  • Materials are stored with the model to simplify design sharing
  • Create user-defined materials(both editable and read-only) by inputting the following parameters:
    Thermal ConductivitySpecific Heat Capacity
    Mass Density
  • Based on Microsoft's ActiveX™ technology, users can automate repetitive tasks and customize settings
  • Write script files from scratch or use our Script Recording Tool
  • Interoperability allows for communication with other software applications such as:
    • Linking to a spreadsheet program for further post-processing computations
    • Transfer of data to other simulation tools for multiphysics analysis


Meshing and Adaption Boundary Conditions Parameterization
  • Supports both automatic and user defined mesh generations
  • Adaption tools to automatically identify the areas where the mesh needs improvement or refinement
  • Mesh adaption in ThermNet is independent of the magnetic solver adaption, since the two meshes need not be the same. The convergence tolerance is set of the change of an energy related global quantity
  • Skin depth analysis and highly anisotropic volume elements for fine meshes
  • Users can choose which boundary condition for unknown field behavior is best suited for their model
  • Boundary conditions can also reduce simulation latency for symmetrical structures
  • Perform multiple numerical experiments on a given model painlessly by allowing materials, geometry, boundary conditions and more to be varied through a user defined range of values (both numeric and algebraic)

Our Support Commitment

  • Online documentation and support center with free add-ons, sample scripts, tutorials and more
  • Frequent updates to ThermNet during the year to ensure we remain the leader in electromagnetic field simulations
  • Experienced support staff, available by phone and email, will help you get the most out of ThermNet

System Requirements

ThermNet is built exclusively for the Microsoft® Windows operating system.

ThermNet supports both the 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows with the same solvers, features and updates.

The 64-bit version of ThermNet takes full advantage of the high-performance computational power available with either the AMD64 or the Intel EM64T platforms, offering users an increase in both efficiency and capacity.