Simulation of the magnetostrictive actuator transients

The paper deals with a magnetostrictive fast-acting actuator applied as a driving device for plasma valve. The actuator is characterized by a relatively small displacement (les then 0.1 mm), but with a very short response time – below 0.1 ms. System is designed for so called “high intensity plasma pulses gun” which is applied in the area of plasma physics and material engineering [1]. A structure with an axisymmetrical actuator energised by discharged pulses of a capacitor has been proposed. The field-circuit mathematical model of the dynamic operation of the actuator has been applied. The model includes: the equation of transient electromagnetic field in a non-linear ferromagnetic material and equation of electric circuit. Using the Borland Delphi 9.0 environment, the computer software has been elaborated. Results of simulation are presented.