final year project ppt

1. Designing and Optimization of a Solenoid Actuator using
Altair Flux
Under the guidance of
Batch 11
M.Sagarika-160120734017
S.Manikanta Reddy-160120734036
V.Shantan Ram-160120734049
Dr.K.Krishnaveni
Director of Student Affairs

2. Contents
1.Abstract
2.Solenoid Actuator
3.About Altair flux
4.Objectives
5.Plan of action
6.References

3. Abstract
Solenoid actuators play a crucial role in various automotive and
robotics applications, where precise control of force and displacement
is essential. This project focuses on leveraging ALTAIR FLUX, a powerful
finite element analysis software, to optimize the design of solenoid
actuators tailored for specific applications. In this project, we are going
to fine-tune the coil parameters and analyze the resultant force-
displacement characteristics, ultimately enhancing the overall
performance of these actuators.

4. Solenoid Actuator
• Actuator is defined as energy converter which convert one form
of energy (electrical) into mechanical energy in a controlled
form. Electromagnetic actuator which converts electrical to
magnetic field is called "Solenoid". A Linear Solenoid is an
electromagnetic device that converts electrical energy into a
mechanical energy pushing or pulling force or motion. It
operates on the principle of electromagnetic induction and is
commonly used in a variety of applications where precise and
rapid control of movement is required.

5. About Altair Flux
• Altair Flux is a powerful software suite primarily used for
simulating and optimizing electromagnetic and thermal
phenomena. It is developed by Altair Engineering, a global
technology company that specializes in simulation software,
high-performance computing, and product design and
development solutions. Altair Flux is a part of Altair's
comprehensive simulation and analysis portfolio and is widely
used in various industries, including automotive, aerospace,
electronics, and energy.

6. Here are some key features and aspects of Altair Flux software:
1.Electromagnetic Simulation: Altair Flux allows engineers to simulate a wide range of electromagnetic
phenomena, including magnetic fields, electric fields, eddy currents, and more. It can be used to analyze the
behavior of electrical machines, transformers, sensors, and other electromagnetic devices.
2.Thermal Analysis: In addition to electromagnetic simulations, Altair Flux offers advanced thermal analysis
capabilities. Users can model and analyze heat transfer, conduction, convection, and radiation in various
systems and components. This is particularly valuable for assessing the thermal performance of electronic
devices and power systems.
3.Multi-Physics Simulation: The software enables engineers to perform multi-physics simulations by coupling
electromagnetic and thermal analyses. This is essential for understanding the interactions between
electromagnetic fields and temperature distributions in complex systems.
4.Optimization: Altair Flux includes optimization tools that allow engineers to fine-tune designs for better
performance. It can automatically adjust parameters to achieve desired outcomes, such as minimizing energy
losses or maximizing efficiency.

7. Objectives
1)To analyze the electromagnetic performance of the initial solenoid
design to identify areas for improvement.
2)To improve the force-displacement characteristics and minimize the
power consumption of the actuator
3)To optimize the design of solenoid actuator using ALTAIR FLUX
software.

8. Plan of Action
• Building the standard actuator model in Altair Flux.
• Changing the coil parameters (wire diameter, number of turns, and
coil geometry).
• Taking the force-displacement graph as the output.
• Comparing the data with standard data sets.
• Documenting the output.

9. References
1)Yuta Tominari and Yasukazu Sato “Three-Phase AC Linear Proportional Solenoid Actuator With Zero Hysteresis in Current–
Thrust Force Characteristics”, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MAGNETICS, VOL. 55, NO. 7
2) Minh-Sang Tran and Sheng-Jye Hwang,”Design and Simulation of Electromagnetic Linear Actuators for Jet Dispensers”,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)
3) Dian Malamov ,Ivan Hadzhiev, Ivan Yatchev “Influence of the Pole Shapes on the Force Characteristics of a DC Solenoid
Actuator”, 15th International conference on Electrical Machines,Drives and Power systems
4) Renukaprasad Narayanswamy, Deepak P. Mahajan, Siva Bavisetti “Unified Coil Solenoid Actuator for Aerospace Application”,
Aerospace electronics hardware,Honeywell technology solutions
5) Hyo Ryeol Lee, Jung Hwan Ahn and Hwa Young Kimm “Design of a Solenoid Actuator for a Cylinder Valve in a Fuel Cell
Vehicle”, School of Mechanical Engineering, Pusan National University
6) Y. Kano, K. Maeda, and A. Basak “Analysis and reformation of characteristic of linear electromagnetic solenoid”, IEEE Trans.
Magn., vol. 29
7) F. Wang, L. Gu, and Y. Chen, “A continuously variable hydraulic pressure converter based on high-speed on-off valves”,
Mechatronics, vol. 21