Sensors and Actuators in Mechatroncis builds a practical understanding of the features and functions of various electromagnetic and electromechanical devices necessary to meet specific industrial requirements.

Features:

• Explores the analysis, design, optimization, and integration into industrial applications of various mechatronic devices
• Offers an introduction to soft and hard magnetic materials as well as a general overview of sensors and actuators
• Presents numerical problems and solutions to demonstrate the implementation of theoretical concepts
• Includes more than 400 drawings and photos to illustrate the concepts and clarify the discussion
• Contains more than 50 tables for precise access to critical data on device requirements and component performance

Contents

Magnetic Sensors

• Theory of Magnetic Sensors
• Magnetic Sensor Analysis
• VR Sensors
• Solid-State Sensors
• Magnetic Sensor Applications
• VR Sensor Noise

Linear Actuators

• Mathematical Model for Linear Actuators
• Fast-Acting Actuators
• Applications of Solenoid Actuators

Latching Linear Actuators

• Latching Relays
• Latching Solenoids
• Latching Solenoid Applications

Stepper Motors

• Principles of Operation
• Static Analysis of Stepper Motor
• Dynamic Analysis of Stepper Motor
• Magnetic-Circuit Calculations
• Static Torque Calculations
• Magnetic Flux Calculations

Special Magnetic Devices

• Magnetic Valves
• Heart Pump
• Magnetorheological Fluid Solenoids

Rotary Actuators

• Disk Rotary Actuators
• Claw Pole Rotary Actuators
• Cylindrical Rotary Actuators
• Rotary Actuator Applications

Index

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