Gauss Rifle
Basic information
Project ID: AEE-2017-29
Students: Aleksi Kotiranta, Markus Åkerlund, Olli Huitti, Jaakko Hurmola, Bilal Mustafa, Abid Saleem
Project manager: Bilal Mustafa
Instructor: Antti Lehikoinen
Other advisors:
Starting date: 5.1.2017
Completion date:12.5.2017
Objective
To design and build a Gauss Rifle (3-phase asynchronous motor) capable of propelling standard 0,33 l aluminum cans at a velocity between 50 and 100 m/s for promotional purposes.
Summary of results
Functioning frequency converter-powered design
Design for a high frequency DC/AC-inverter power source
Comsol Model provided as a prototype for users
Software running on an Arduino microcontroller giving the provision to change frequency
Reliable electrical and mechanical design
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