Electromagnetic Force Calculation for a Torpedo Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Valve

Abstract

The electromagnetic forces induced in a fuel shutoff solenoid valve have been analyzed using finite element analysis (FEA) models and lumped magnetic circuit equations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the electromagnetic force capability of the current solenoid valve design and to aid in finding future design refinements for improved reliability with minimal changes. The calculated magnetic force results are compared with experimental measurements made from the design of record fuel shutoff valves, and good correlation is shown to exist. The developed FEA models and lumped magnetic circuit equations can be used in future solenoid valve development and optimization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 30, 1995
Accession Number
ADA637859

Entities

People

  • C. P. Cho
  • G. P. Davies
  • R. J. Angeli

Organizations

  • Naval Undersea Warfare Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Circuit Analysis
  • Circuits
  • Composite Materials
  • Eddy Currents
  • Equations
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Flux Density
  • Magnetic Circuits
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetic Flux
  • Magnetic Forces
  • Magnetic Materials
  • Magnetic Properties
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Solenoid Valves
  • Solenoids

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.
  • Structural Dynamics.