In this study, it is aimed to increase the projectile velocity by changing some parameters of
the reluctance launcher. Studied parameters are the initial position of the projectile, the …

In this paper, an improved discharging circuit was proposed to quicken the decay of the
current in the drive coil in a reluctance accelerator when the armature reaches the center of …

Single-stage reluctance launcher simulations and experiment reaching velocity of 54.3 m/s
are presented. A comparison between the experimental and two type of simulations, a …

Potential uses for electromagnetic launchers in defense systems, space exploration, and
transportation have recently emerged. In addition, this accelerator has many applications …

Multistage reluctance coilgun has been developed greatly in modern military acceleration
systems. Optimal switching of drive coils is of great importance from the efficiency and …

To realize high-speed launch of reluctance coil-gun (RCG) requires the suppression of
reverse electromagnetic (EM) force, when the center of the coil coincides with the center of …

The armature is an important part affecting the energy conversion efficiency of a reluctance
accelerator. In this paper, six kinds of soft magnetic materials are chosen and four structures …

Electromagnetic launch weft insertion technology is expected to be used in the weaving of
ultra-wide, high-density, thick and heavy-duty fabrics for modern industries due to its high …

In this study, a method is proposed to obtain the initial voltage of the capacitor and the initial
relative position of the projectile of a reluctance coil gun using a genetic algorithm to make …

Electromagnetic launchers become spread in many applications. This type of launcher is
used to accelerate a slug made of ferromagnetic material. Many researchers compete to …