Finite Element Analysis of Current Density Distribution in the Sliding Contact Interface of Electromagnetic Railguns: A Literature Review

J Ma, R Shi, D Han, P Yue, K Song - IEEE Access, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This work provides a comprehensive review of the utilization of the Finite Element Analysis
(FEA) in optimizing current density distribution within the Electrical Contact Interfaces (ECIs) …

Research on arc evolution law of arc extin‐ction device under high‐speed large current

MC Jia, T Huang, KX Song, XH Guo… - Materialwissenschaft …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The lifespan of the guide rail is a bottleneck restricting the operational life of electromagnetic
railguns. A well‐designed arc extinguishing device can reduce the arcing erosion caused by …

[HTML][HTML] Understanding the behaviour of magnetic field distribution of railgun under transient conditions using finite element method

R Karpagam, J Lydia, R Murugan, CR Kumar - Measurement: Sensors, 2024 - Elsevier
The magnetic field distribution in the rails is a crucial factor in comprehending railgun
behaviour. The projectile's rapid movement has a significant impact on the magnetic field. If …

Electromagnetic Characteristics Analysis of Quadrupole Compound Orbital Electromagnetic Launcher with Different Configurations

P Zhang, T Shu, T Li - Electronics, 2022 - mdpi.com
During the operation of the Quadrupole Compound Orbital electromagnetic launcher, the
current is easy to gather in the armature and the rail contact surface. Serious turn and arc …