Simulation and modeling of gate operated magnetic piston engine

Abstract

The endeavor of this study is to model and simulate the Gate Operated magnetic Piston engine (GOPI Engine) and to develop working mechanism of it. The assortment of the magnetic engine is based on a widespread review of literature which indicates that this is relatively unexplored technique. Both the simulation and experimental investigation are followed by the theoretical and mathematical modeling of the engine to establish a relation for engine working mechanism. As there is a non-availability of permanent magnetic engine for commercial or experimental purpose and insufficient literature on it, only manual operated engine is developed. The purpose of this type of development is to investigate and forecast the working conditions of the engine along with establishment of the theoretical and mathematical relations. The primary components of the GOPI engine are magnetic component as fixed magnet (m1), magnetic piston (m2) and the gate, and mechanical component are piston cylinder, connecting rod, crank-shaft assembly. In GOPI engine, only repulsive force of the permanent magnets has been used to produce thrust or power stroke. The gate of the magnetic shield material is introduced between the fixed magnet and the magnetic piston for this purpose. A fixed magnet and the magnetic piston are arranged in such a way that m2 is brought again and again near to m1 (after a fixed interval). The gate remains in closed position except when the piston is at TDC.