Design of a two-pole electromagnet and its analysis under different load conditions

Abstract

Electromagnets can be used in devices, such as motors, generators, and transformers, and in tasks, such as lifting and transporting object. This study aimed to lift and transport iron blocks in iron and steel factories and rolling mills. The design and analysis of a two-pole electromagnet with a carrying capacity of up to 1.5 tons were performed. It was aimed to design an electromagnet in such a way that it would provide transport with minimum copper loss without reaching the saturation at an appropriate ampere-turn value according to the type and size of the load to be carried. By performing analytical calculations, a suitable model for the requirement was designed and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was conducted. In the analysis, magnetic flux density, winding current ratios, and force values were examined. Analyses were investigated for different load quantities and numbers.