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Discuss how a Solenoid Works

Discuss Applications for Solenoid use.

Test
It is an electromechanically operated
valve. The valve is controlled by an
electric current through a solenoid.
Solenoid valves are inherently two-
position devices. That is they are
either all the way on or all the way off.
It can be operated on AC or DC
voltage. AC design is much more
common but it may overheat.
If there is no current applied
through the solenoid coil, the
valve plug is tight against the
valve seat. Therefore, no fluid
can pass.
When the solenoid coil is
energized, a magnetic field is
established which pulls the
armature up. As the armature
moves up, the valve plug is lifted
off the valve seat which therefore
allows fluid to pass

Laundry and dry-cleaning equipment
Industrial washing equipment
Compressors and vacuum pumps
Plastic moulding machinery
Steam boilers
Food processing machinery
Sprinklers and fire fighting systems
Dentist equipment
Coffee machines
Boilers
Washing Machines and Dishwashers

Dentist Chairs
the mouth wash relay is connected with a
electromagnetic valve used for controlling the
opening and closing of the mouth wash;
Publication Number: CN 203001366 U
Applications of Solenoid valve
Publication number US4711269 A
Publication type Grant
Application number US 06/756,845
Publication date Dec 8, 1987
Filing date Jul 18, 1985
Priority date Nov 6, 1981
Fee status Paid
Air conditioner refrigerant regulation unit
CN 203163366 U


The utility model discloses an air conditioner refrigerant
regulation unit comprising a refrigerant storage tank, a
refrigerant collection solenoid valve, a refrigerant supplement
solenoid valve, and a pressure sensor. When the pressure sensor
detects the refrigerant pressure of an air conditioner circulation
system is larger than a refrigerant collection threshold value, the
controller controls to open the refrigerant collection solenoid
valve; and when the pressure sensor detects the refrigerant
pressure of the air conditioner circulation system is smaller than
a refrigerant supplement threshold value, the controller controls
to open the refrigerant supplement solenoid valve. A signal
output end of the pressure sensor is connected with a signal
input end of the controller. A control end of the refrigerant
collection solenoid valve and a control end of the refrigerant
supplement solenoid valve are both connected with a control end
of the controller. The amount of air conditioner refrigerant is
regulated by controlling the refrigerant collection solenoid valve
and the refrigerant supplement solenoid valve through the
pressure sensor and the controller.

1. What electric signal triggers the solenoid
valve?
2. Give an example of an industrial
application of solenoid valves.
3. Briefly explain the operation of the
solenoid valve.