Magnetic Actuators and Sensors

A fully updated, easy-to-read guide on magnetic actuators and sensors

The Second Edition of this must-have book for today's engineers includes the latest updates and advances in the field of magnetic actuators and sensors. Magnetic Actuators and Sensors emphasizes computer-aided design techniques—especially magnetic finite element analysis; offers many new sections on topics ranging from magnetic separators to spin valve sensors; and features numerous worked calculations, illustrations, and real-life applications.

To aid readers in building solid, fundamental, theoretical background and design know-how, the book provides in-depth coverage in four parts:

PART I: MAGNETICS

IntroductionBasic ElectromagneticsReluctance MethodFinite-Element MethodMagnetic ForceOther Magnetic Performance Parameters PART II: ACTUATORS

Magnetic Actuators Operated by Direct CurrentMagnetic Actuators Operated by Alternating CurrentMagnetic Actuator Transient Operation PART III: SENSORS

Hall Effect and Magnetoresistive SensorsOther Magnetic Sensors PART IV: SYSTEMS

Coil Design and Temperature CalculationsElectromagnetic CompatibilityElectromechanical Finite ElementsElectromechanical Analysis Using Systems ModelsCoupled Electrohydraulic Analysis Using Systems Models With access to a support website containing downloadable software data files (including MATLAB® data files) for verifying design techniques and analytical methods, Magnetic Actuators and Sensors, Second Edition is an exemplary learning tool for practicing engineers and engineering students involved in the design and application of magnetic actuators and sensors.