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Transient finite element modeling of solenoid actuators: the coupled power electronics, mechanical, and magnetic field problem

1988; IEEE Magnetics Society; Volume: 24; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1109/20.43909

1941-0069

A. Pawlak, T.W. Nehl,

Magnetic Field Sensors Techniques

A transient 2-D finite element model for fast-acting pulse-width-modulated (PWM) solenoid actuators is presented. The unique feature of this model is that it couples the electrical, mechanical, and magnetic systems of these devices. Transient calculations taking into account the nonlinearity of the magnetic materials, eddy currents, and motion are compared with dynamic test results for a ball-type solenoid. Flexibility of the software allows one to apply it to any type of PWM solenoid actuator and any desired excitation profile. >