Genetic Algorithm-Based Design Optimization of Electromagnetic Valve Actuators in Combustion Engines

In this research, the design of a new electromagnetic engine valve in the limited space of combustion engine is optimized by multidisciplinary simulation using MATLAB and Maxwell. An electromagnetic engine valve actuator using a permanent magnet is a new actuator concept for overcoming the inherent...

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Main Authors: Seung Hwan Lee, Hwa Cho Yi, Kyuyoung Han, Jin Ho Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-11-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/8/11/12352
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spelling doaj-37aceec1630143b287c2f29f031454952020-11-25T00:22:41ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732015-11-01811132221323010.3390/en81112352en81112352Genetic Algorithm-Based Design Optimization of Electromagnetic Valve Actuators in Combustion EnginesSeung Hwan Lee0Hwa Cho Yi1Kyuyoung Han2Jin Ho Kim3School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Korea Aerospace University, Goyangsi, Gyeonggido 412-791, KoreaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 712-749, KoreaQuinsta Technology, Torrance, CA 90505, USADepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 712-749, KoreaIn this research, the design of a new electromagnetic engine valve in the limited space of combustion engine is optimized by multidisciplinary simulation using MATLAB and Maxwell. An electromagnetic engine valve actuator using a permanent magnet is a new actuator concept for overcoming the inherent drawbacks of the conventional solenoid-driven electromagnetic engine valve actuator, such as high power consumption and so on. This study aims to maximize the vibration frequency of the armature to reduce the transition time of the engine valve. The higher performance of the new actuator is demonstrated by dynamic finite element analysis.http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/8/11/12352electromagnetic engine valve actuatorfinite element analysisgenetic algorithmoptimization
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author Seung Hwan Lee
Hwa Cho Yi
Kyuyoung Han
Jin Ho Kim
spellingShingle Seung Hwan Lee
Hwa Cho Yi
Kyuyoung Han
Jin Ho Kim
Genetic Algorithm-Based Design Optimization of Electromagnetic Valve Actuators in Combustion Engines
Energies
electromagnetic engine valve actuator
finite element analysis
genetic algorithm
optimization
author_facet Seung Hwan Lee
Hwa Cho Yi
Kyuyoung Han
Jin Ho Kim
author_sort Seung Hwan Lee
title Genetic Algorithm-Based Design Optimization of Electromagnetic Valve Actuators in Combustion Engines
title_short Genetic Algorithm-Based Design Optimization of Electromagnetic Valve Actuators in Combustion Engines
title_full Genetic Algorithm-Based Design Optimization of Electromagnetic Valve Actuators in Combustion Engines
title_fullStr Genetic Algorithm-Based Design Optimization of Electromagnetic Valve Actuators in Combustion Engines
title_full_unstemmed Genetic Algorithm-Based Design Optimization of Electromagnetic Valve Actuators in Combustion Engines
title_sort genetic algorithm-based design optimization of electromagnetic valve actuators in combustion engines
publisher MDPI AG
series Energies
issn 1996-1073
publishDate 2015-11-01
description In this research, the design of a new electromagnetic engine valve in the limited space of combustion engine is optimized by multidisciplinary simulation using MATLAB and Maxwell. An electromagnetic engine valve actuator using a permanent magnet is a new actuator concept for overcoming the inherent drawbacks of the conventional solenoid-driven electromagnetic engine valve actuator, such as high power consumption and so on. This study aims to maximize the vibration frequency of the armature to reduce the transition time of the engine valve. The higher performance of the new actuator is demonstrated by dynamic finite element analysis.
topic electromagnetic engine valve actuator
finite element analysis
genetic algorithm
optimization
url http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/8/11/12352
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