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This 16-hour seminar enables engineers to analyze magnetic actuators and sensors. Applications of these actuators and sensors are increasing rapidly due to computer control, and include electrohydraulic valves, fuel injectors, relays, contactors, position sensors and motion control. The interaction of magnetic actuators, sensors and electromechanical systems will be discussed, including use of simulation software on personal computers.
Who Should Attend?
This program is designed for individuals with limited knowledge of electromagnetics and electromagnetic devices. Electrical and mechanical engineers, sales engineers and engineering managers desiring to understand magnetic actuators and sensors will find participation valuable.Seminar Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to do the following:- Identify the various types of magnetic actuators and sensors
- Analyze simple actuators and sensors using the reluctance method
- Analyze simple and complex actuators and sensors using finite element analysis software on personal computers
- Understand the basic principles of electromagnetics
- Understand the performance parameters of various actuators and sensors
- Understand how to model coupled electric / magnetic / mechanical / hydraulic systems
Topical Outline
- Review of electromagnetics, including Ampere's law, Faraday's law, potentials and Maxwell's equations
- Presentation of analytical methods, including the reluctance method and the finite element method
- Calculation of performance parameters such as force, input current and output voltage
- Examples of actuator analysis and design, including linear and rotary actuators, stepper actuators, and excitations such as DC, AC and pulse-width modulation
- Sensors analyzed will include Hall-effect and speed
- Simulation of mechanical and hydraulic systems containing magnetic actuators and sensors
Laboratory Sessions
Two laboratory sessions are included. One will be an opportunity to take apart a typical magnetic operated solenoid electrohydraulic valve. The other will involve use of finite element software to compute the magnetic field in a typical actuator design.| Calculator: | Be sure to bring a scientific calculator for class. |
| Instructor: | Dr. John Brauer Associate professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science |
| CEUs: | 1.6 |
| Dates: | This is an on-demand seminar. If there is a sufficient number of people who register, the course will run at an agreed upon date between the instructor and the attendees. |
| Cost: |
$1130 Includes all handout materials, graduation luncheon and break refreshments |
Schedule
| Day 1: | |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Seminar continental breakfast and lunch included |
| Day 2: | |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Seminar includes continental breakfast |
| Refreshments and snacks provided all day. | |
Registration
To receive a seminar brochure with registration materials, simply fill out and submit this online seminar information request form. The materials will be mailed to you.For more information, please contact:
Dr. Medhat Khalil
Phone: (414) 277-7269
Fax: (414) 277-7470
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