This paper addresses modeling analysis and the soft seating control of an electromagnetic actuator used in electromechanical camless valvetrains. Our mathematical modeling analysis reveals the instability of the actuator dynamics linearized around the seating position and zero velocity. This implies that open loop pulse shaping alone cannot render repeatable valve closing and seating motion. Cl...

The advantages of Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) in the aspects of improved engine performance, fuel economy and reduced emissions are well known in the industry. However, the design and optimization of such systems is complex and costly. The design process of VVA mechanisms can be greatly accelerated through the use of sophisticated simulation tools. Predictive numerical analysis of systems to...

This paper presents an optimization-based method to aid capacity planning decisions by quantifying the trade-off between the capital and operating costs of a production facility and the quality of finished products. Given forecasted market demands during multiple production periods, multi-objective optimization selects the quantity and the types of production machines to be purchased during eac...