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 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.

JOHN R. BRAUER, PhD, PE, is Adjunct Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. A Life Fellow of the IEEE, he received their Third Millennium Medal in 2000 for his service, and has served on the boards of the Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society and the International Compumag Society. In addition, Dr. Brauer has published 160 technical papers and contributed to several books.