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Project Report

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Electromagnetic Engine
By

Mukund Gawande
Nikhil Jadhav
Sagar Borade
Shrikant Rananavare

Guide

Prof. Hanumant Jagdale

Mechanical Engineering Department

Indira College of Engineering & Management
Pune 410506
[2017-18]
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CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that,

Mukund Gawande
Nikhil Jadhav
Sagar Borade
Shrikant Rananavare

has successfully completed the project work entitled “Electromagnetic

Engine” in the partial fulfillment of B. E.( Mechanical Engineering) for
University of Pune.

Prof. Hanumant Prof. Mahesh Bhong Dr. Sunil Admuthe

Jagdale
Head, Mechanical Engineering Principal
Guide Department

Date :
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Place :
 Acknowledgment

We would like to express our deepest appreciation to all of those who helped and
supported us during this entire project. First and foremost we would like to express our
thanks to our guide Prof. Hanumant Jagdale, for his great guidance, dedicated support
and suggestions not only in project work but also in preparation of project report.

Then a very special thanks and gratitude to respected Prof. Mahesh Bhong(Head
of Department Mechanical),and our respected Principal Dr. Sunil Admutheand Project
Coordinator, Prof. Shubhangi Manwatkar whose invaluable guidance supported us in
completing this project.

Last but not the least, our sincere heartfelt gratitude to all the staff members of
Mechanical Engineering Department who helped directly or indirectly in the course of
work.

Mukund Gawande

Nikhil Jadhav

Sagar Borade

Shrikant Rananavare
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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 3-1 Schematic Diagram of Electromagnetic Engine .............................................. 9

Figure 3-2 CATIA diagram of cylinder ........................................................................... 10
Figure 3-3 CATIA part of Piston ..................................................................................... 12
Figure 3-4 CATIA part of Connecting Rod ..................................................................... 13
Figure 3-5 CATIA part of Flywheel ................................................................................ 14
Figure 3-6 CATIA part of Electromagnet ........................................................................ 15

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NOMENCLATURE

F1 Force acting on Electromagnet

F2 Force acting on Permanent magnet
F Total Force
K Permeability of free space
Ae Cross sectional area of electromagnet
G Least distance between electromagnet and permanent magnet
De Diameter of electromagnet
R Radius of flywheel
B Flux Density
Ap Cross-sectional area of permanent magnet
Dp Diameter of permanent magnet
E Energy stored in flywheel
T Torque
I Moment of Inertia
M Mass of flywheel
Pi Power Input
Po Power Output
N Speed of flywheel
n Number of turns
i Current Flow
R Crank Radius
ɵ Angle of rotation
η Efficiency

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1 CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Problem Statement ............................................................................................... 3

1.2 Objectives ............................................................................................................. 3

1.3 Scope of the Project.............................................................................................. 3

1.4 Methodology ........................................................................................................ 4

1.5 Organization of Dissertation ................................................................................ 4

2 LITERATURE REVIEW ............................................................................................ 5

2.1 Summary Of Literature Review ........................................................................... 8

3 EXPERIMENTAL DETAILS AND PROCEDURE: ................................................. 9

3.1 Layout................................................................................................................... 9

3.2 System Description: ........................................................................................... 10

3.2.1 Cylinder: ...................................................................................................... 10

3.2.2 Piston: ......................................................................................................... 11
3.2.3 Connecting Rod: .......................................................................................... 12
3.2.4 Flywheel: ..................................................................................................... 13
3.2.5 Electromagnet:............................................................................................ 14
3.2.6 Battery: ....................................................................................................... 15
3.3 Working Principle: ............................................................................................. 15

4 CONCLUSIONS ....................................................................................................... 18

REFERENCES ................................................................................................................. 19

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ABSTRACT

In the recent science and technology there is an increase in use of fossil fuels. Recently
scientists are searching for an alternative fuels. This project is an answer to replace fossil
fuel and reduce pollution by providing main power sources for the automobile engines.
This project is to describe the construction and design of a magnetic piston engine, which
operate with the help of electromagnetic force. This mechanism is completely different
from a normal IC engine mechanism. It works with the principle electromagnetic effect
and attraction of magnetic force instead of using fossil fuels. It consists of, two
permanent magnet and two electromagnets. Electromagnets are mounted on the cylinder
head and the permanent magnets are mounted on the piston head. Here, the use of spark
plug and valves are eliminated. Electromagnet contains copper windings. These
electromagnets are work on the basis of current supplied to them. The current is supplied
from a battery with a required voltage. The piston contains permanent magnet which
moves from TDC to BDC and vice versa which will result in converting reciprocating
into rotary motion.

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1. INTRODUCTION

Today there is need of alternate fuel for day today life. Fuel prices are increasing rapidly
and environment get polluted from the emission of hazardous gases from fuel sources.
Shortage of the fuel is expected from consumption. Hence there is need to reduce the
emission of gases like CO, SO2, NOx, which are hazardous to nature.

With reduced fossil fuel resources and increase in energy costs and environmental
concerns, engines use alternate energy sources such as bio-fuel, solar power; wind power,
electric power, stored power, etc. are being developed around the world. However, such
engines have many disadvantages. Production of bio-fuel takes vast resources and they
still pollute the environment. Similarly, the solar power is not efficient. Added to all, the
initial capital and subsequent maintenance costs for machines that use alternative energy
sources are very high. Hence, in the absence of a viable alternative, as of now, switching
to new technology by changing from traditional Internal Combustion engines has been a
great challenge. Magnetism is the basic principle of working for an electromagnetic
engine. The general property of magnet i.e. repulsion and attraction forces is converted
into mechanical work. A magnet has two poles, a north pole and a south pole. When two
like poles are brought together they repel each other and when unlike poles are brought
together they attract. This principle is being used in the electromagnetic engine.

In this engine, the cylinder head is an electromagnet and the piston head is attached
with a permanent magnet. When the electromagnet is charged, it attracts or repels the
magnet, in this process it pushes the piston downwards or upwards where in it rotates the
crankshaft. This is how power is generated in the electromagnetic engine. It utilizes only
repulsive force that allows the field to dissipate completely, and have no resistive effects
on the rising piston. The electromagnetic engine should ideally perform exactly the same
as the internal combustion engine. The power of the engine is controlled by the strength
of the field and the strength of the field is controlled by the amount of windings and the
current that is being passed through it. If the current is increased the power generated by

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the engine also increases accordingly. The current that is used to charge the
electromagnet is taken from a DC source like a lead acid battery. The main merits of
electromagnetic engine are that it is pollution free. It is easy to design an electromagnetic
engine because there are no complicated parts. Since the engine doesn’t have combustion,
valves, water cooling system, fuel pump, fuel lines, air and fuel filters and inlet and
exhaust manifolds and so many other parts that are complicated in an IC engine can be
disregarded while constructing an Electromagnetic engine. The main challenge faced in
designing an electromagnetic engine is that it has to be as efficient as an internal
combustion engine.

The main objective of this project is to develop pollution free engine which fulfil the fuel
requirement. The working principle of electromagnetic engine is based on magnetic
attraction and repulsion phenomenon i.e. magnetic repulsion between same pole and
attraction between different poles. This principle moves piston Top dead centre to
Bottom dead centre and vice versa. The Electromagnetic Reciprocating Engine uses
Magnetic Energy to turn a crankshaft. The Magnetic Energy is used to move the
Magnetic Chamber in a linear motion, that motion is converted into a rotating motion by
a crankshaft. That crankshaft converts that motion into horsepower and torque with
efficiency by using haft strokes. The crankshaft is used to turn an alternator which
produces the electricity for the electromagnets in the Magnetic Chamber. The Magnetic
Energy is produced by the electromagnets which are powered by electricity from an
attached battery. The crankshaft can be connected to a transmission for vehicles.

The Electromagnetic Reciprocating Engine:

a. Fossil Fuels not used

b. Effect on the climate – totally green
c. Low Operating Cost
d. Placed in any vehicle – cars to large trucks
e. Changes the understanding of physics

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In a world of dramatic, and at times, severe climatic change due to the overproduction of
carbon dioxide through the burning of Fossil Fuels; and an over dependence on Oil,
which has made the world subservient to a few countries, we face an almost
insurmountable problem that screams for a solution. The Electromagnetic Reciprocating
Engine is environmental friendly solution.

1.1 Problem Statement

Now days, increasing fuel prices and pollution are the major demerits of Internal
Combustion engines. That are compensated by the Electromagnetic engine. Because of
the use of batteries in series thus more input is given to the system to get increased output
as a result. In all the research papers a flywheel of 2 or 3 kg is used , whereas here the
load is increased to 5 kg.

1.2 Objectives
i. To study Electromagnetic Engine and conduct a literature survey .
ii. To determine the components required , their respective dimensions.
iii. To check the design parameters and efficiency.
iv. To develop and fabricate an Electromagnetic engine.

1.3 Scope of the Project

Batteries and electromagnets are used instead of commercial fuel.
The dimensions of the set-up are as follows :

a. Cylinder Dimension Inner Diameter = 0.038m.

External Diameter = 0.070m.
Aluminium

b. Connecting Rod Dimension Big End Diameter = 0.012 m.

Small End Diameter= 0.010m.
Length = 0.06492m.
Cast Iron

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c. Piston Dimension Diameter = 0.037m.

Height = 0.020m.
Aluminium

d. Fly Wheel Dimension Diameter of Outer Circle = 0.17m.

Hole at Centre = 0.03m.
Mild steel

e. Electro Magnet Dimension Diameter = 0.065m.

Height = 0.080m.

1.4 Methodology
i. Information gathering and conducting a literature survey.
ii. Finalization of aims and objectives.
iii. Development of experimental setup and Instrumentation or case study.
iv. Initial Report writing.

1.5 Organization of Dissertation

i. Introduction: Problem statement, Objective, Scope of the project, Methodology

ii. Literature review

iii. Summary of the Literature review
iv. Experimental details and procedure: Layout of Electromagnetic Engine, System
description of cylinder, piston, connecting rod, flywheel, electromagnet, battery;
working principle.
v. Design calculations
vi. Conclusions
vii. References

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2 LITERATURE REVIEW

Abil Joseph Eapen et al, the project conducted on the principle of electromagnetism has a
two stroke engine. The magnets used are Neodymium Iron Boron magnets . A relay is
used to control the current flow. Cylinders having non-magnetic properties such as
stainless steel , titanium are suggested to avoid unwanted magnetic field and losses. Here,
Aluminum is used for cylinders. For piston, materials having high resistivity and low
electrical conductivity are to be used. A flywheel made of mild steel is used. A 555IC
timer is used to provide time delays, as an oscillator and as a flip-flop element. A lead
acid battery is used. For an input voltage = 36V and input current= 1A. The obtained
efficiency is 21.44%. Conducting the experimental analysis, the following observations
are observed: For Force vs Current graph plotted, force increases as the current is
increased. For Speed vs Current graph, the speed of shaft increases as current increases.
Maximum efficiency obtained was 21.22% at 229rpm for input current of 1.2A
Maximum output power obtained was 20.7% at 249 rpm for an input of 1.7 A

Atul kumar singh, et al, the paper tries to diminish the disadvantages associated with the
conventional two stroke engine keeping its desired advantages intact viz. power stroke in
each revolution, lightness, compact design. This is achieved by changing its power source
from fuel pressure to electromagnetic force.For changing the polarity of the magnet from
south to north and vice-versa a microcontroller coupled with high rating current regulator
is used. Lithium batteries are used because they are available in market at cheap price.
Microcontroller is used to control the rpm of the motor by controlling the frequency of
current supplied to the winding of the stationary electromagnet via current controller.
And a current controller is used to provide the adequate current to the electromagnet
which is controlled by microcontroller.For proposed electromagnetic engine:- Diameter
of piston =140 mm ,Length of piston = 60 mm ,Distance between two electromagnets at
TDC=20mm ,Distance between two electromagnets at BDC=70mm ,No. of turns of wire

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for winding = 400 ,Current supplied = 20 ampere, F = 8905.63 N/m at TDC ,F = 451.30
2
N/m at BDC

Vishal Abasaheb Misal et al, the project is about to design electricity operated engine
construction. An electromagnet is positioned on the top of the cylinder, while
construction of engine is traditional. And piston is just a permanent magnet (Neodymium
magnet). There is no combustion within the cylinder so design of piston and cylinder
arrangement is simpler as compared to IC Engine. Switching of electromagnet is
controlled by cam and follower arrangement. The total power supplied by battery will be
just to fulfill the copper losses of winding and power required to magnetize the windings.
Piston is made of a very strong Neodymium magnet. Connecting rod is made of
aluminum alloy. Crank shaft is made of steel alloy. Cam and follower is used to control
switching of the circuit for electromagnets. Capacitors are used to balance the reactive
power in electromagnets. Switches used are operated by cam and follower arrangement
and are normal DC circuit switches. Crank case is made of aluminum alloy. Movement
of magnet doesn’t induce back electromotive force in windings of electromagnet. Hence
nothing happens similar to electric motor. Power to be produced at shaft of the engine is
much more than the power to be consumed by electromagnet to repel permanent magnet.

Gaurav S. Chavan, et al, the project focuses on the history of electromagnetism,

electromagnetic engine and the advantages that took places through ages. For switching
current flow , relays are used which are operated using electrical switches. Lithium
batteries with high power rating are used with high duty cycle which are perfect for the
application. Power magnets are used out of which one is attached on the head of the
piston and other to flywheel. A switch is used to enable the supply the current from the
battery to the coil, relay and magnetic switch. i.e. On and Off current supply. As there is
no combustion, need of cooling system is eliminated. Magnetic energy eliminates the
need of air filter, fuel tank, supply system, fuel filter, fuel injector, fuel pump, valves etc.
Thus design of the engine is made simple. Also by the use of materials like Aluminum,
titanium etc. weight of the electromagnetic engine can be reduced.

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Elton Ashok Raju et al, in the recent science and technology there is an increase in use of
fossil fuels. Recently scientists are searching for an alternative fuels. This project is an
answer to replace fossil fuel and reduce pollution by providing main power sources for
the automobile engines. This project is to describe the construction and design of a
magnetic piston engine, which operate with the help of electromagnetic force. This
mechanism is completely different from a normal IC engine mechanism. It works with
the principle electromagnetic effect and attraction of magnetic force instead of using
fossil fuels. It consists of, two permanent magnet and two electromagnets.
Electromagnets are mounted on the cylinder head and the permanent magnets are
mounted on the piston head. Here, the use of spark plug and valves are eliminated.
Electromagnet contains copper windings. These electromagnets are work on the basis of
current supplied to them. The current is supplied from a battery with a required voltage.
The piston contains permanent magnet which moves from TDC to BDC and vice versa
which will result in converting reciprocating into rotary motion.

Tribhuwan Singh et al,a new engine which will work on the principle of
electromagnetism is discussed. A solenoid coil with iron as a piston cylinder arrangement
is used with some electronic circuit to control the movement of solenoid. And assemblies
are made for engine arrangement. A new mechanism is introduced which has more load
carrying & running capacity than electrical vehicles but makes zero emission or
pollution. For movement of coil,a timers circuit is used which consists of conducting
disk, DC motor and rectifier circuit . This engine can work on both AC and DC supply .
Horizontal setup with piston cylinder arrangement is set-up. AC current is given to
system rectifiers which converts into DC current.

Sherman S. Blalock et al, an electro-magnetic reciprocating engine and method for

converting an internal combustion engine to an electro-magnetic reciprocating engine
wherein the cylinders are replaced with non-ferromagnetic material and the pistons
reciprocally disposed therein are replaced with permanent magnet pistons. An electro-
magnet is disposed at the outer end of each cylinder. A switching and timing apparatus is
connected between a DC electrical power source and the electro-magnets whereby the

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creation of a magnetic field about said electro-magnet will interact with the magnetic
field about the permanent magnet pistons to effect reciprocal motion of said piston within
the cylinder.

Aradhyula Thirumala Vasu et al, the engine has various advantages over the internal
combustion engines. The main advantage is that there is no fuel is being used in the
engine. This results in no pollution which is necessary in the present day situation. As
there is no combustion taking place inside the cylinder there is only very little heat
generation. This eliminates the need for a cooling system. As magnetic energy is being
used the need for air filter, fuel tank, supply system, fuel filter, fuel injector, fuel pump,
valves etc. are eliminated and the design of the engine is made simple. Also by the use of
materials like Aluminum, titanium etc. we can reduce the weight of the engine. Also
existing transmission systems can be used in this engine. Less noise is produce during
working. Power of the permanent magnet will decrease during time and the permanent
magnet has to be replaced during regular intervals. The engine is not as flexible as the
internal combustion engine. Consume a lot of space.

2.1 Summary Of Literature Review

The working of the electromagnetic engine is based on the principle of magnetism.The
battery connected is used to generating magnetic flux under the electromagnetic coils
which then acting as a electromagnet. The electromagnetic engine is based on attraction
& repulsive force of the permanent magnet and electromagnet thus generating the output
torque on flywheel. Increasing the weight of flywheel upto 5kg is useful for increasing
overall efficiency.

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3 EXPERIMENTAL DETAILS AND PROCEDURE:

3.1 Layout

Figure 3-1 Schematic Diagram of Electromagnetic Engine

The Fig 3.1 shows the layout of Electromagnetic Engine. The whole setup is set on a
frame. The piston cylinder arrangement is connected to Crank shaft with the help of
Connecting Rod , which is connected to flywheel. The permanent magnet is placed at the
top of the piston and electromagnet is set at top most position of the cylinder, which
produces magnetic field in the system by using the battery. The battery is connected to
electromagnet.

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3.2 System Description:

3.2.1 Cylinder:
Electromagnetic engine uses only magnets for its operation. The cylinder prevents
unwanted magnetic field and other losses. Further cylinder material itself should not have
the properties of attraction and repulsion hence it should not disturb the movement of the
piston. As a solution to the above issues, the cylinder must be only made up of
nonmagnetic materials such as stainless steel, fiber, titanium or similar materials of high
resistivity and low electrical conductivity. The cylinder of an electromagnetic engine is a
simple cylindrical block with a blind hole in it. The temperature within the
electromagnetic engine cylinder is very low and so no fins are needed for heat transfer.
This makes the cylinder easily a product to manufacture. Also the cylinder is made of
aluminium, a non-magnetic material which limits the magnetic field within the
boundaries of cylinder periphery. Usage of aluminium material makes the engine lighter
unlike the cast-iron cylinder used in internal combustion engine.

The inner diameter of Cylinder is 0.038m. External diameter is 0.070m.

And the material used is Aluminum. Schematic diagram of cylinder as shown in fig.3.2

Figure 3-2 CATIA diagram of cylinder

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3.2.2 Piston:
The hollow piston casing is made up of non-magnetic stainless steel, titanium or similar
materials which are of high resistivity and low electrical conductivity. Alternatively,
piston casing can also be made up of non-metallic, thermal resistant materials can be
made by integrating both non-magnetic and non-metallic materials. One end of the
hollow case is fitted with a powerful permanent magnet made of neodymium iron-boron
(NdFeB),samarium-cobalt (SmCo) or similar high field strength magnetic materials. The
permanent magnet acts as the core of the piston. The flat surface (which is also the pole
of the magnet) of the piston that is nearer to the pole of the electromagnet is called the
magnetic head of the piston or piston head. The flat surface of the piston head may be
completely exposed or it may be covered by a thin layer of non-magnetic material of
sufficient thickness. The other end of the piston case connects to the piston rod which in
turn connects to the crankshaft. The crankshaft and the piston rod convert the linear
reciprocating movement of the piston to the circular movement. When rotated one-half
revolution the stress in the fibres originally above the neutral axis of the specimen are
reversed from compression to tension for equal intensity. Upon completing the
revolution, the stresses are again reversed, so that during one complete revolution the test
specimen passes through a complete cycle flexural stress.

The diameter of piston is 0.037m. Height of the piston is 0.020m. and the material
used is Aluminum. Schematic diagram of piston is shown in fig.3.3

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Figure 3-3 CATIA part of Piston

3.2.3 Connecting Rod:

In a reciprocating engine, the connecting rod is used to connect the piston to the
crankshaft. It converts the linear motion or reciprocating motion of the piston to the
circular motion of the crankshaft. The connecting rod used in this engine is M10 bolt.
The material of the connecting rod is cast iron. As the magnetic fields are contained
inside the cylinder, the connecting rod will not be affected much. The connecting rod is
same as that of an Internal Combustion engine.

The big end diameter is 0.012m & small end diameter is 0.010m. Length of the
connecting rod is 0.06942m. and the material used is cast iron. Schematic diagram of
connecting rod is shown in fig.3.4

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Figure 3-4 CATIA part of Connecting Rod

3.2.4 Flywheel:
Flywheel is made up of mild steel and it is used to convert reciprocating energy into
rotational energy. It regulates the engine’s rotation, making it to operate at a steady
speed. Flywheels have a significant moment of inertia and which resist changes it
rotational speed. The amount of energy stored in a flywheel is proportional to the square
of its rotational speed. Energy is transferred to the flywheel by applying torque to it. It is
used to store the rotational kinetic energy. The diameter of the flywheel is 0.17m. and the
hole at centre is of 0.03m and the material used is Mild steel. Following Figure shows
Schematic diagram of flywheel is shown in figure 3.5

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Figure 3-5 CATIA part of Flywheel

3.2.5 Electromagnet:
An electromagnetic coil is formed when an insulated solid copper wire is wound around
a core or form to create an inductor or electromagnet. When electricity is passed through
a coil, it generates a magnetic field. One loop of wire is referred to as a turn or a winding,
and a coil consists of one or more turns. For use in an electronic circuit, electrical
connection terminals called taps are often connected to a coil. This Coils are often coated
with varnish or wrapped with insulating tape to provide additional insulation and secure
them in place. A completed coil assembly with one or more set of coils and taps is often
called the windings.

The diameter of Electromagnet is 0.065m.& height is 0.080m.Schematic diagram of

electromagnetic hub is shown in fig.3.6

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Figure 3-6 CATIA part of Electromagnet Hub

3.2.6 Battery:
Where high values of load current are necessary, the lead-acid cell is the type most
commonly used. The electrolyte is a dilute solution of sulfuric acid (H₂ SO₄). In the
application of battery power to start the engine in an auto mobile, for example, the load
current to the starter motor is typically 200 to 400A One cell has a nominal output of
2.1V, but lead acid cells are often used in a series combination of three for a 6-V battery
and six for a 12-V battery.

3.3 Working Principle:

The working of the electromagnetic engine is based on the principle of magnetism. A
magnet has two poles a north pole and a south pole. Magnetism is a class of physical
phenomenon that includes forces exerted by magnets on other magnets. By principle of
magnetism, when like poles of a magnet is brought together they repel away from each
other. When unlike poles are brought near each other they attract. This is same for the
case of an electromagnet and a permanent magnet too. The main intention is to modify
the piston head and cylinder head into magnets so that force can be generated between

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them. The working of the electromagnetic engine is based on attraction & repulsive force
of the magnet. The engine greatly resembles the working of a two-stroke engine.
Consider a piston is located in the lower position that is the BDC, the coil is connected
through the battery, the copper coil is energized to produce the magnetic field. The piston
of the Neodymium Iron Boron magnets gets attracted by the electromagnet hence moving
the piston from BDC to TDC and hence rotate the fly wheel connected to crankshaft link.
While one piston move from BDC to TDC the electromagnet gets de-energized and other
electromagnet gets energized and hence resulting the flywheel in completion of full
stroke.

Input Power = Input Voltage * Input Current.

For the given input voltage and input current, the force acting on Electromagnet is given
by :

F1 = N2 * i2 * K *Ae/ 2 * G2…………………………………...................................................................3. 1

The second force is acting on the permanent magnet is given by:

F2 = B2 * Ap/ 2 * µ0…………….......…………………………………………………………………………………3. 2
The Total Force F = F1+F2

Torque(T) = Force * Radius.

Energy Stored in Fly wheel.

E = T * ɵ ……………………….…...……………………………………………….....3. 3

I = 0.5 m* r* w2..................................................................................................3.4

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E = 0.5 * I * w2……………………....……………………….......................................................................3.5

Output Power can be calculated

P = 2 π N T/ 60………….......……..……………………………………………………3.6

Efficiency:

η = (Output Power /Input Power) * 100…............................................................3.7

Theoretical analysis of numerical parameters is shown below :

Power Input(W) Total Force(N) Torque(N-m) Power Efficiency(%)

Output(W)
36 26.81 0.2687 2.59 7.19
72 42.44 0.4244 5.60 7.20
108 68.50 0.6850 10.59 9.80
144 104.90 1.0490 19.90 13.82
180 151.89 1.5189 34.95 19.40
252 276.90 2.7690 85.80 34.07

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4 CONCLUSIONS

In this way we expect to design an electromagnetic engine. It will be different from

motor, because the working principle is totally different as well as the power
consumption will be very less. The only power consumed is the power consumed by
electromagnet and electromagnet used here is to repel the permanent magnet. There is no
extra power consumed by electromagnet to repel the permanent magnet. Movement of
magnet doesn’t induce back electromotive force in windings of electromagnet. And hence
nothing happens similar to electric motor here. Power to be produced at shaft of the
engine is much more than the power to be consumed by electromagnet to repel permanent
magnet. The expected efficiency is 20% to 22%.

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