TY - JOUR AU1 - Yu, Y. X. AU2 - Ke, S. D. AU3 - Jin, K. D. AU4 - AB - This paper presents an optimization method for the structural parameters of a proportional solenoid. The 3D finite element method simulation model for performance analyse of proportional solenoid was validated by force-displacement characteristic experiment. Parameter sensitivity analysis results showed that the displacement of the armature, the length of the armature, the radius of the armature, the width of the first half of the sleeve and the angle of the magnetic-isolated ring have significant effects on the electromagnetic force. Key structural parameters were optimized according to the simulation results. Experiments results showed the average electromagnetic force was increased by 20.1 % and the effective stroke was extended to 2.1 mm. (Received in July 2020, accepted in November 2020. This paper was with the authors 1 month for 2 revisions.) Key Words: Optimization, Proportional Solenoid, Force-Displacement Characteristic, Parameter Sensitivity Analysis 1. INTRODUCTION As the key implementation equipment of the electro-hydraulic proportional directional valve, the performance of the proportional solenoid has a direct effect on the entire hydraulic system [1]. When the spool is excessively blocked, the proportional directional valve will be jammed or stuck [2]. Some manufacturers of hydraulic components have enhanced the excitation current to obtain a high electromagnetic force to TI - Structural Parameters Optimization for a Proportional Solenoid JF - International Journal of Simulation Modelling DO - 10.2507/ijsimm19-4-co18 DA - 2020-12-05 UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/unpaywall/structural-parameters-optimization-for-a-proportional-solenoid-InG8w7WcOR DP - DeepDyve ER -