Calculating Magnet Field for Solenoid and Horseshoe Magnet: What Am I Missing?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around calculating the magnetic field for a solenoid with an iron core and a horseshoe magnet with an air gap. Participants are exploring the calculations involved in determining the magnetic field strength and addressing potential errors in their computations.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation
  • Homework-related
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about calculating the magnetic field for both a solenoid and a horseshoe magnet, noting issues with their calculations.
  • Another participant requests the original calculations to identify potential mistakes.
  • A participant provides formulas for calculating the magnetic field for both the horseshoe magnet and the solenoid, specifying values for various parameters such as current, lengths, and permeability.
  • There is a mention of a specific magnetic field strength (B = 0.4) and calculated windings (N) for both the solenoid (22) and the horseshoe magnet (1688), but the participant is unsure about the correctness of these values.
  • Concerns are raised about the geometry of the horseshoe magnet, particularly regarding the number of air gaps, with a participant suggesting there should only be one air gap.
  • A participant indicates that the project involves building an electromagnet capable of pulling a certain force, and they have converted force from Newtons to Tesla, seeking to define the Tesla value needed.
  • Another participant requests a detailed diagram of the magnet to clarify the geometry and air gaps involved.
  • A participant shares an image of their setup, indicating multiple air gaps and questioning the impact of these gaps on the magnetic field strength.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the correct number of air gaps in the horseshoe magnet or the validity of the calculated values for windings. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the accuracy of the calculations and the implications of the geometry.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the provided calculations, including assumptions about the geometry of the horseshoe magnet and the specific values used for permeability and lengths. The discussion reflects uncertainty about the correct approach to the problem.

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Confused about electromagnet??

How do i calculate the magnet field for an Solenoid with an ironcore with x windings and y amps..

The same for an horseshoe magnet, where there is an air gap about 2mm..

For some reason does my calculation not make sense..
 
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215 said:
For some reason does my calculation not make sense..
It would be easier to look for a mistake if you added your calculations here.
 
ohh sorry my bad..

I have choosen to use 1A as constant.

For the Horseshoe magnet

B = \frac{i*n*µ0*µr}{lj+2vµr+2xµr}


lj = length of the ironcore = 0.034+0.011+0.034
µ0 = 4pi *10^-7
x= length of one of the airgaps
v= length of the other airgap
µr = Relative permability = µ0(1+XM)=5000
I = 1
For the solonoid

B = µrH

H=\frac{N*I}{l}
l = 0.065
I = 1

I know B = 0.4
I've been trying to solve for N, windings, and for the solonoid do i get 22, and for the horseshoe do i get 1688..
 
215 said:
I've been trying to solve for N, windings, and for the solonoid do i get 22, and for the horseshoe do i get 1688..
And where is the issue with those solutions?

I don't understand the horseshoe geometry with multiple (4?) air gaps.
 
looks like a homework problem. move to other thread??
 
Homework... Well, is more like a project.. I am trying to build an Electromagnet which capable off pulling a certain amount of Newton..
I done conversion from Newton to Tesla...
Now do i have define the tesla value..

http://snag.gy/oL7D5.jpg
 
horseshoe magnet will have only one air gap. how come you have 4? please draw the detailed diagram of the magnet.
 
Here is a picture of the one I've been working with
http://snag.gy/A7zJd.jpg

There is an airgap between each leg, each leg has to pull a piece of metal with 3N, in the distance of 2 mm, i am quite unsure about the next one, but would the airgap between the the metal pieces have something to say?
 
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