Calculation of electromagnets with a hollow core

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The discussion centers around the calculation and design of electromagnets with a hollow core, exploring the implications of different geometries and materials on magnetic field behavior. Participants examine theoretical and practical aspects, including the effects of various core materials and configurations.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express concerns about the geometry of the hollow core, suggesting that most of the magnetic flux will be concentrated in the core.
  • There are inquiries about the specifics of the coil winding and the materials used for the core, including whether it is an electrical insulator or a conductor.
  • Some participants propose conducting calculations for a solenoid without a core as a preliminary step, noting the importance of boundary conditions at the core-vacuum interface.
  • One participant suggests that using a metal outer core may obscure the effects of the inner core, recommending a glass outer core instead.
  • There is a proposal to create a toroidal core with a gap to study the magnetic effects of crystallized salts.
  • Several participants mention the need for calculations to demonstrate the feasibility of the project to a supervisor.
  • Some participants offer resources and express willingness to provide additional learning materials related to high-mu materials and magnetic field line deflection.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the optimal design or approach for the electromagnet, with multiple competing views on the geometry and materials. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best methods for calculation and experimentation.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight various assumptions about material properties and geometrical configurations, but these assumptions are not universally agreed upon. The discussion includes unresolved mathematical steps related to the calculations of magnetic fields.

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This discussion may be of interest to those involved in electromagnet design, materials science, and experimental physics, particularly in the context of magnetic field studies and applications.

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Hello everyone, I wrote here, I did not find a topic on electromagnetism.
An interesting point, I searched, but did not find information related to the calculation of magnets with hollow cores, and this is not about a toroid, where we wind on a ring, but specifically as a hollow cylinder, over which the winding is wound.
A few questions, how are magnets with such cores calculated?
What shape will the magnetic field be in this case?
What will happen to the characteristics of the magnet when forei
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This is a poor geometry because most of the flux will be concentrated in the core. What is your application? Why are you choosing this geometry?
 
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Can you do the calculation for a solenoid with no core? If so, then the calculation with the core would proceed the same way except that you should apply the usual boundary conditions at the core-vacuum interface that the normal component of ##\mathbf B## and the tangential component of ##\mathbf H## be continuous at the boundary.

As @berkeman noted, you will find that the magnetic field in the vacuum inside is practically zero because what you have described is magnetic shielding. Try it with an infinite solenoid first to see how this works.
 
kuruman said:
As @berkeman @marcusl noted,
Fixed that for you. :wink:

(although in fairness, we do look a lot alike) :smile:
 
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Is the coil wound as a solenoid, onto the outside of the tube?
Is the core made from an electrical insulator material such as iron powder or ferrite, or from an iron conductor, like a water pipe?
If a conductor, cut a thin slot along the pipe through into the hole, to break the shorted electrical turn.
 
marcusl said:
This is a poor geometry because most of the flux will be concentrated in the core. What is your application? Why are you choosing this geometry?
Initially, the idea was to introduce ferromagnetic materials into the center of the core as a “sandwich” of materials of different magnetic permeability and electrical resistivity.
There was an idea, but it was probably big from chemistry, how the magnetic field behaves if crystallized metal salts (iron) are used as the core base.
 
kuruman said:
Can you do the calculation for a solenoid with no core? If so, then the calculation with the core would proceed the same way except that you should apply the usual boundary conditions at the core-vacuum interface that the normal component of ##\mathbf B## and the tangential component of ##\mathbf H## be continuous at the boundary.

As @berkeman noted, you will find that the magnetic field in the vacuum inside is practically zero because what you have described is magnetic shielding. Try it with an infinite solenoid first to see how this works.
I'll try to calculate it like this
 
Baluncore said:
Is the coil wound as a solenoid, onto the outside of the tube?
Is the core made from an electrical insulator material such as iron powder or ferrite, or from an iron conductor, like a water pipe?
If a conductor, cut a thin slot along the pipe through into the hole, to break the shorted electrical turn.
this is cool, I have to try it
 
This magnet is part of the project, so that I can initiate it and get permission to implement the project, the boss must see calculations that the device can work.
 
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If you want to study the magnetic effect of crystallised salts in the core, then throw out the metal tube and replace it with glass. A metal outer core will dominate the field, and hide the inner core.

To study crystal samples, you should make a toroidal core, but with a slot or gap cut across it. Then place the sample in the gap.
 
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curious_science said:
This magnet is part of the project, so that I can initiate it and get permission to implement the project, the boss must see calculations that the device can work.
Do you understand how high-mu materials deflect magnetic field lines? That is at the core (sorry for the pun) of our comments on your question. If you are not familiar with that concept, please let us know so we can try to give you some learning resources to help you do the calculations you want to do.

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https://www.kjmagnetics.com/blog.asp?p=magnetic-shielding-materials
 
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berkeman said:
Do you understand how high-mu materials deflect magnetic field lines? That is at the core (sorry for the pun) of our comments on your question. If you are not familiar with that concept, please let us know so we can try to give you some learning resources to help you do the calculations you want to do.

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https://www.kjmagnetics.com/blog.asp?p=magnetic-shielding-materials
I would be very grateful if you provide materials
 

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