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Review of an Algorithm Selection for Electromagnet International Journal of Engineering Applied Sciences and Technology, 2020 Vol. 5, Issue 4, ISSN No. 2455-2143, Pages 404-406 Published Online August 2020 in IJEAST (http://www.ijeast.com) REVIEW OF AN ALGORITHM SELECTION FOR ELECTROMAGNET Kanishk Sharma, Shripad G Desai, Navya Raj, Manish Kumar, Hetal Verma Department of Electrical Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be) University College of Engineering, Pune, India Abstract — This paper gives an overview of a method using language with dynamic exposition and the reason behind selection algorithm for the electromagnet design which can selecting python as a tool for the selection of algorithms is its be used for electromagnetic launcher and allied increased efficiency. Since there is no compilation step, the applications. The structural constraints must be edit-test-debug cycle is incredibly fast. Amending in Python considered in the design of an electromagnet. In this paper, programs is simple: a midge or wrong input will never cause a an algorithm based on the calculation utilizing the magnet sectionalization error. design equations and their own constraints were utilized. Moreover, when an error is discovered by an interpreter, it This method was verified by IDE simulations, which raises an exception. When the program doesn't catch the showed that this method is more efficient than exception, the interpreter prints a stack trace. [1] C++ code conventional calculation based selection criteria. can also be used as a tool but Python code is about more or Electromagnetic launcher can be described as an less 8-10 times shorter than equivalent program in C++. application of electromagnetic force acting on launching Statistical evidence suggests what an individual Python body, design of electromagnet necessary to sustain such programmer can finish in a few months’ time, two C++ magnitude of fields. Thus this paper proposes a certain programmers can't complete within a year. Python shines as a electromagnet which can be utilized for such applications glue language, used for combination of components written in C++. [8] – [14] like SLV (Satellite Launch Vehicle), Elevators, Energy Projectiles, Weapons, EMALS etc. III. SELECTION ALGORITHM Keywords— Coil guns, electromagnetic launcher, electromagnet, The algorithm is a calculation-based method with a acceleration, capacitor. predefined population size. An initial estimation is randomly generated as in many evolutionary algorithms. I. INTRODUCTION An individual parameter within the sample space represents The aim of this paper is to present experimental research a single possible solution to a particular optimization information on electromagnet and related topics. Thus we problem. Then, the algorithm tries to determine using the hope to foster interest in the fields of physics and engineering. predefined parameters and calculate the type of electromagnet suitable for the given application. The Our long term objective is to design and construct a multi- algorithm will repeat until it reaches the possible working stage coil guns capable of firing projectiles at supersonic conditions in every situation and that too at maximum speeds.[1], [2] efficiency. During the data entering phase, the role of a user Recent advances in energy storage, switching and magnet is to access the given situation and enter the required data technology make electromagnetic acceleration a viable so as to calculate the working conditions of any given alternative to chemical propulsion for certain tasks, and a situation and decide whether any electromagnet available means to perform other tasks not previously feasible. for selection is suitable or not and if found suitable what would be the conditions for that are required for the Magnetic repulsion can levitate the object and reduces stress electromagnet to run most efficiently within the given pre- on airframes because they can be accelerated more gradually conditions. [15] – [20] to take-off speed. The algorithm attempts to improve the user input by Acceleration of metallic bodies by electromagnetic induction selecting what is best for that particular electromagnet and can offer advantages of being simple, absence of heat and what can be compromised to ensure better results and a significant reduction of the fuel cost.[3] – [10] longer life for the electromagnet. This is constructed using the mean values for each parameter within the problem space (dimension) and represents the qualities of different II. SELECTION OF TOOL electromagnets from the sample space. For performing the algorithm we have selected Python as a programming language as no doubt it is a programming 404 International Journal of Engineering Applied Sciences and Technology, 2020 Vol. 5, Issue 4, ISSN No. 2455-2143, Pages 404-406 Published Online August 2020 in IJEAST (http://www.ijeast.com) like radio transmitters, medical applications like X-Ray machines etc. V. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The research work and the work infused in this paper and the upcoming projects would not have been possible without the help from the Department of Electrical Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), College of Engineering Pune. They not only provided valuable guidance but also helped out in understanding various typical concepts and understanding the research work of the various authors cited below. We would also like to thank our guide and Co- author Prof. Shripad G. Desai, who motivated us to undertake this research project and gave personal attention to our research. Proof-reading and everything was guided by him and led us to the conclusion of this research. VI. REFERENCES Fig. 1. Flow chart for electromagnet algorithm selection [1] L. Dong, S. Li, H. Xie, Q. Zhang and J. 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