ELECTROMAGNETIC ENGINE

Giridara Gopal K
giri93rocks@gmail.co
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S.A.Engineering

ABSTRACT
In this presentation we are going to explain the
design and fabrication of the electromagnetic engine.
It works on the principle of electromagnetic
attraction. This greatly differs from the ordinary IC
engine because it does not need any fuel and works
purely on electrical energy. In this engine design we
have used electromagnet which is energized by
battery supply with timer circuit to attract the piston
and the retraction stroke is done by the action of a
spring. Here an electromagnet is placed in the place
of sparkplug which attracts the piston when current is
supplied and in the absence of the current the spring
action takes place. By this a complete cycle is
achieved which rotates the crank shaft running the
vehicle.
I.

INTRODUCTION

This project is about the design and construction of

electricity operated engine. In this engine there is no
use of fuels like diesel and petrol. So this engine is
operating on pure electricity from a battery source.
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. So the accuracy of
dimensions is not a serious matter here. Here even no
huge amount of heat is generated as compared to the
fuel engines.
II.

WORKING

The engine works on the principle of magnetic

attraction and by spring force. When the neodymium
magnet is attracted by the electromagnet the piston

moves down wards that is from TDC to BDC. The

piston moves back to TDC by the spring force. The
electromagnet is controlled by a timing circuit which
cut off the power supply to it. When the neodymium
magnet will not have contact with the electromagnet.
The field of the magnet depends upon the current
supplied and no of windings. The design is made
simple and compact.

III.

CONSTRUCTION

The construction is similar to IC engine. The only

change is the reciprocating mechanism is made by
powerful magnets. Electromagnet is used to attract
the piston which is a permanent magnet. The
electromagnet is connected to a battery (Lead acid or
Li Battery) In between the electromagnet and battery
a time control unit is placed to cutoff and transmit the
power to the electromagnet at regular intervals.
Electromagnet: It is made of copper windings of
suitable gauge. Turns of windings are kept as per
magnetic field required. Consumption in wattage for
electromagnet is only to fulfill its copper losses.
Electromagnet will attract the piston consuming very
less power.

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TOOL MATERIAL
Electromagnet Co-Fe Alloy
Compression Spring V-Fe Alloy
Piston Head Neodymium Magnet
Connecting Rod Al Alloy
Crank Shaft Steel Alloy
Cylinder Casing Mu-metal

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INNOVATION
Power consumption is less than electric car.
Compact design.
Design modification of the engine.

induce back electromotive force in windings of

electromagnet.

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CONCLUSION

In this way we have designed an electromagnetic

engine. It is different from motor, because the
working principle is totally different as well as the
power consumption is also very less. The only power
consumed is the power consumed by electromagnet
and electromagnet used here is to attract the
permanent magnet. Movement of magnet doesnt

REFERENCE

Electrical technology B.L.Thereja

Electrical Machine Design A.K.Sawhney
Theory Of Machine Tata Mcgraw Hill