Live support chatPWM Control of Solenoid Actuators and Solenoid Valves
In PWM Control of Solenoid Actuators and Solenoid Valves , you'll learn ...
- What a solenoid is and how it is applied in solenoid actuators and solenoid valves
- PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) and how its use improves the performance of proportional and on/off solenoid actuators and valves
- How electronic PWM control is generated
- The Pros & Cons of PWM control
Overview
Preview a portion of this course before purchasing it.
Credit: 1 PDH
Length: 22 pages
Solenoids are used by the millions in products like linear and rotary actuators, hydraulic and pneumatic solenoid valves, proportional solenoid valves, electric clutches and brakes, engine starters and contactors, and electric motor starters and relays. They allow an electric current to control position, speed, force, torque, pressure, flow, and mechanical sequencing in machinery, automobiles, appliances, aircraft, and construction & farm equipment. The control of this electric current can be accomplished in many ways. Pulse width modulation (PWM) is one of the most useful methods offering many benefits in the performance of solenoid based devices.
In this course, we’ll discuss how the solenoid is used in solenoid actuators and valves and how PWM control of the coil current can improve their performance. We’ll also describe how the PWM coil drive is generated.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Factors involved in the use of PWM current control for on/off solenoid actuators and valves
- Factors involved in the use of PWM current control for proportional solenoid actuators and valves
- How PWM current control is generated with analog electronics and digital microcontrollers or PLCs
- The Pros and Cons of PWM current control
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 10 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
| This course is applicable to professional engineers in: | ||
| Alabama (P.E.) | Alaska (P.E.) | Arkansas (P.E.) |
| Delaware (P.E.) | District of Columbia (P.E.) | Florida (P.E. Area of Practice) |
| Georgia (P.E.) | Idaho (P.E.) | Illinois (P.E.) |
| Illinois (S.E.) | Indiana (P.E.) | Iowa (P.E.) |
| Kansas (P.E.) | Kentucky (P.E.) | Louisiana (P.E.) |
| Maine (P.E.) | Maryland (P.E.) | Michigan (P.E.) |
| Minnesota (P.E.) | Mississippi (P.E.) | Missouri (P.E.) |
| Montana (P.E.) | Nebraska (P.E.) | Nevada (P.E.) |
| New Hampshire (P.E.) | New Jersey (P.E.) | New Mexico (P.E.) |
| New York (P.E.) | North Carolina (P.E.) | North Dakota (P.E.) |
| Ohio (P.E. Self-Paced) | Oklahoma (P.E.) | Oregon (P.E.) |
| Pennsylvania (P.E.) | South Carolina (P.E.) | South Dakota (P.E.) |
| Tennessee (P.E.) | Texas (P.E.) | Utah (P.E.) |
| Vermont (P.E.) | Virginia (P.E.) | West Virginia (P.E.) |
| Wisconsin (P.E.) | Wyoming (P.E.) | |
Preview a portion of this course before purchasing it.
Credit: 1 PDH
Length: 22 pages
