Linear Synchronous Motors - Explained (Part 1)

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Wouldn't it be cool to have a backyard roller coaster with and LSM launch. Well, that is what this video series wants to accomplish. First we will explain what LSM is and then make a prototype.
If enough people watch, maybe we can get some money together to build one to ride

[@raeliean]

Wow this is a great video ! You got a sub from me keep up the great content you’re an awesome teacher

[@MentoredEngineer]

Thanks for the sub!

[@huntzzio]

part 2 when 😢 love this type of content!!

[@tibs3776]

Already there ;)

[@BucktailResearch]

Where? I can't find it either.
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[@mudkiptheengineer5339]

where?
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[@CarlosFlores-cr2gg]

If you could go back what would you get your Masters in? And Phd? I did a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, also mention your bachelors.

[@MentoredEngineer]

My bachelors is in Mechanical. If I had to (emphasis on had) I would go into either industrial automation or mechatronics

[@CarlosFlores-cr2gg]

@@MentoredEngineer I agree with you because I have been looking a lot of the job postings in North Carolina and most of them mentioned industrial, automation, electrical or mechanical bachelor's required. There is more applicants for a computer science job than a job that asks for an industrial, electrical mechanical or automation engineers. I don't know why Universities are pushing "There's a big demand in computer science degrees if there are so many applicants competing for one job. I am thinking of getting my masters in electrical or industrial engineering.

[@MentoredEngineer]

I agree with your sentiments altogether. College will always be behind the times by a decade with our fast changing technology. CS may have been the in thing 10-20 years ago and they are just now beginning to make a course change.
Already having a bachelors, you may want to look into a simpler certification that is current with the field you are in.
You may want to read this: mentoredengineer.com/never-get-an-masters-degree-in-engineering/

[@gleambrite2679]

All the power is in the inside of coils, and magnets, not on the outside where the industry has spent 200 years using. Use the inside flux power and boom your running at 95% efficiency. Why I had a hard time understanding the math and physics behind it. The industry is just beginning to use the the inside power.

[@MentoredEngineer]

Do you have any resources I could explore?

[@robertoguerra5375]

I learned about reluctance motors a few months ago… has anybody tried to make a linear reluctance motor? Zero expensive magnets :)

[@MentoredEngineer]

Yes, you are referring to LIM motors and they are the first generation of linear motors. There are many roller coasters that use them like Possessed at Dorney Park and Flight of Fear at Kinds Dominion. They are very innefficient and not at all precise as they allow slippage. (LSMs do not)
BTW -I believe you mean inductance and not reluctance

[@robertoguerra5375]

@@MentoredEngineerthank you for answering :)
I know that the 2 existing linear motors are permanent magnet and induction.
I was asking whether you ever saw a reluctance linear motor.

[@neuralwarp]

Nice explanation, but 60% waffle. You need to make faster progress.

[@MentoredEngineer]

Thanks. You're a quick learner