Method of operating a solenoid valve

Abstract

A method of operating a solenoid valve is disclosed. The solenoid valve is configured to regulate a flow of fluid along a conduit along which the solenoid valve is positioned. The method includes (a) receiving a command to bring the solenoid valve from a closed position, at which the solenoid valve prevents the flow of fluid along the conduit, to an open position of the valve, in which the open position allows at least partial passage of fluid along the conduit through the solenoid valve, (b) providing a load signal, the load signal being configured to directly or indirectly describe a pressure along the conduit at the solenoid valve, and (c) providing the solenoid valve with a current signal to enable the solenoid valve to assume the open position, wherein the current signal includes a current peak having an amplitude, wherein the amplitude of the peak depends on the load signal provided in step b.

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