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Modeling and optimization of a modified iron-yoked electromagnetic propulsion system using the gravitational search algorithm

مؤلف البحث
M Mohamed Magdy, Haitham El-Hussieny, Ahmed MR Fath El-Bab, Mahmoud MM Abdo, Sabah M Ahmed
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تاريخ البحث
سنة البحث
2024
مجلة البحث
Scientific Reports
الناشر
Nature Publishing Group UK
عدد البحث
14
صفحات البحث
1-30
ملخص البحث

Potential uses for electromagnetic launchers in defense systems, space exploration, and transportation have recently emerged. In addition, this accelerator has many applications, such as deploying small satellites into low-earth orbit and accelerating high-speed trains (e.g., bullet trains and Hyperloop) with a low-cost propulsion system instead of expensive linear motors, particularly in space applications. Therefore, the full capability and optimization of these launchers’ efficiency are still required. Therefore, this paper focuses on presenting a new design to decrease the coil’s magnetic circuit reluctance and boost the magnetic flux lines by adding a laminated iron yoke surrounding the coil. This design makes the inductance value of the iron-yoked accelerator twice the inductance in case of the absence of the iron-yoke at its peak. Additionally, the initial inductance of the iron-yoked accelerator is approximately 65 …