Design and Analysis of Electromagnetic Propulsion System

In the first part of this project, different methods for electromagnetic propulsion such as Maglev, Electrodynamic, Inductrack Project, Rail guns, Propulsion using Halbach Arrays, Electromagnetic Thrusters are studied. These concepts are studied and analysed for better understanding of electromagnetic systems. On the basis of literature Review a simple mathematical model to determine the magnetic field components in an axially magnetized PM will be presented. MATLAB codes are written to evaluate the magnetic field components. Based on the results electromagnetic analysis is done using a commercial FEA software. The forces acting on the permanent magnet is obtained by the analysis. Further study is made on different parameters to establish a relation between parameters, and to obtain maximum propulsion. Theoretical analysis has helped to obtain optimized configuration for greater propulsive force. Based on the analysis and study a simple model is fabricated to evaluate the design. Magnetic propulsion has been demonstrated successfully in this experimental setup.