Magnetic Actuators and Sensors [Hardcover]

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

• Introduction
• Basic Electromagnetics
• Reluctance Method
• Finite-Element Method
• Magnetic Force
• Other Magnetic Performance Parameters

PART II: ACTUATORS

• Magnetic Actuators Operated by Direct Current
• Magnetic Actuators Operated by Alternating Current
• Magnetic Actuator Transient Operation

PART III: SENSORS

• Hall Effect and Magnetoresistive Sensors
• Other Magnetic Sensors

PART IV: SYSTEMS

• Coil Design and Temperature Calculations
• Electromagnetic Compatibility
• Electromechanical Finite Elements
• Electromechanical Analysis Using Systems Models
• Coupled Electrohydraulic Analysis Using Systems Models

With access to a lS(