Optimization of the Wire Diameter Based on the Analytical Model of the Mean Magnetic Field for a Magnetically Driven Actuator

Abstract

A magnetic field induced by an electromagnetic coil is the key variable that determines the performance of a magnetically driven actuator. The applicability of the empirical models of the coil turns, static resistance, and inductance were discussed. Then, the model of the mean magnetic field induced by the coil was established analytically. Based on the proposed model, the sinusoidal response and square-wave response were calculated with the wire diameter as the decision variable. The amplitude and phase lag of the sinusoidal response, the time-domain response, steady-state value, and the response time of the square-wave response were discussed under different wire diameters. From the experimental and computational results, the model was verified as the relative errors were acceptably low in computing various responses and characteristic variables. Additionally, the optimization on the wire diameter was carried out for the optimal amplitude and response time. The proposed model will be helpful for the analytical analysis of the mean magnetic field, and the optimization result of the wire diameter under limited space can be employed to improve the performance of a magnetically driven actuator.