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=== JVB/KHL 2018/07/18 agenda === ## page was renamed from JVB1
=== JZB/KHL 2018/08/29 agenda (updated) ===
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 * KHL intro:
  . MSEE UCB 1974 (Josephson Logic) [[ https://doi.org/10.1109/TMAG.1977.1059281| 1977 TMAG paper ]]
  . Integrated circuits: Tektronix, consulting, two startups
  . [[ https://standards.ieee.org/findstds/standard/1149.4-2010.html | IEEE 1149.4 ]] analog boundary scan standard
  . ICUBE routed early internet (failed after $e7 -> '''-'''$e7 )
  . ICID ( $e6 but "shoulda" made RFID a $e10 business )
  . ~20 papers; [[ https://doi.org/10.1109/ISSCC.2000.839821 | 1 with Rob Daasch ]] that founded new field (300? citations)
  . ~12 patents incl. foreign (dislike, but protects customers from copycat trolls)
  . Married, no kids, helped wife earn MD instead
 . We will only have time for a subset of the below.
 . KHL has hearing and visual problems, F2F required, no webmeetings
 . KHL has memory issues, will make lots of notes
 . can sign NDA, but prefer to avoid
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 * JVB intro:
  . CV and recent papers on Halbach wheels (germane to KHL research)
  . Spacegrant for EM launch?
=== KHL intro: ===
 . MSEE UCB 1974 (Josephson Logic) [[ https://doi.org/10.1109/TMAG.1977.1059281| 1977 TMAG paper ]]
 . Integrated circuits: Tektronix, consulting, two startups
 . [[ https://standards.ieee.org/findstds/standard/1149.4-2010.html | IEEE 1149.4 ]] analog boundary scan standard
 . ICUBE routed early internet ("distraction" fail, $e7 → '''-'''$e7 )
 . ICID ( $e6 but "shoulda" made RFID a $e10 business, "missed meeting" fail )
 . ~20 papers; [[ https://doi.org/10.1109/ISSCC.2000.839821 | 1 with Rob Daasch ]] that founded new field (300? citations)
 . ~12 patents incl. foreign (dislike, but protects customers from copycat trolls)
 . Open source software: BSD Y2K patch, Linux, [[ http://dirvish.org/ | Dirvish backup software ]]
 . Married, no kids, helped wife earn MD instead
 . scatterbrained but striving for discipline and rigor
----
=== JVB intro: ===
  . I have read your CV and recent papers on Halbach wheels (vaguely resembles launchloop velocity transformer)
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  . Other
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 * Launchloop:
 
. active "hobby" 1980 to 1988, completing work now
  . [[ https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.1985-1368 | 1985 AIAA conference paper ]], pubs, presentations to space advocacy groups
  . Independent invention by many others since ( ie John Knapman PhD in UK )
  . Two research groups currently active, one with >$1M funding + 4 professionals
  . PowerLoop , first practical application: MWhr power storage (can scale beyond TWhr)
=== Launchloop: ===
. active "hobby" 1980 to 1988, completing work now
 . [[ https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/6.1985-1368 | 1985 AIAA conference paper ]], pubs, presentations to space advocacy groups
 . Independent re-invention by many others since ( ie [[ http://spacecable.org | John Knapman PhD in UK  ]])
 . Two research groups currently active, one with >$1M funding + 4 professionals
 . PlaneLoop, first practical application: rail launch for solar-assist electric aircraft in developing world
 . Pow
erLoop, second practical application: MWhr power storage (can scale beyond TWhr)
 . '''Bolt/Rotor design:'''
 . TrapezoidBolt for deflection at ends
 . ≈ 4.3 kg/m, 6 bolt streams, 3.6 cm cross section
 . [[ VelocityTransformer | velocity transformer track]]: air core flat windings, diamagnetic spacing stabilization? Hands waving madly
  . High inertia <- Halbach DC Motor <- Induction generator
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 * Questions
  . Practical/empirical motor design books (theory/math AND detailed measurement)
  . Linear induction motor - conservative maximum thrust/m^2^
  . Inductrack - estimate ultrahigh speed drag/lift ratio (skin effect)
   . Power = radians × ρ × v³ / LD ( LD must be >> 1e5 )
   . predictive/adaptive control instead, loop gain, computation, and redundancy
  . High inertia <- Halbach DC Motor <- Induction generator
   . Stability: can inertia synchronize generator?
  . 3D Motor FEM modelling?
 * Bolt/Rotor design
  . deflection at ends
  . ≈ 4 kg/m, 3 cm cross section
  . 200 kN induction motor --- how long, how stable?
  . velocity transformer track: air core flat windings, diamagnetic spacing stabilization?
=== Questions ===
 * One or two privately-subsidized foreign students for loop-related general research work - $cost/PhD $400K?
 * Linear PM induction motor - maximum thrust N/m² (Pa)? [[ http://launchloop.com/MotorModel | Linear induction generator]], maximum "negative thrust" (power density/velocity)?
 * Can an accelerating PM synchronous motor (with "pre-exciter") provide reactive VARs for a linear induction generator?
 * [[http://license.umn.edu/technologies/20120016_iron-nitride-permanent-magnet-alternative-to-rare-earth-and-neodymium-magnets | Iron nitride ]] earth-abundant supermagnets; grant-mongering B.S. or cheap replacement for Halbach array NIB?
 * Programmable motor control integrated circuits: Sensor inputs, Calculation/Communication, Gate driver outputs?

=== Sources desired: ===
 * Practical/empirical motor design books with complete models, simulated (and measured?)
  . detailed examples with theory/math AND parameter characterization:
   . iron saturation, heat, breakout torque, tolerances
  . how does abstract design translate to actual motors and generators?
  . What fails? What is inaccurate or misleading in typical designs?
 * Inductrack - estimate ultrahigh speed drag/lift ratio (skin effect)
  . Power = radians × ρ × v³ / LD ( LD must be >> 1e5 )
  . predictive/adaptive electronic control instead: global stability, loop gain, computation, and redundancy
 * 3D Motor FEM modelling? Open source or Linux-compatible strongly preferred

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=== JVB PSU research ===
 . what help do you need?
 . would older Tektronix lab equipment help you or students?

JZB/KHL 2018/08/29 agenda (updated)

  • We will only have time for a subset of the below.
  • KHL has hearing and visual problems, F2F required, no webmeetings
  • KHL has memory issues, will make lots of notes
  • can sign NDA, but prefer to avoid


KHL intro:

  • MSEE UCB 1974 (Josephson Logic) 1977 TMAG paper

  • Integrated circuits: Tektronix, consulting, two startups
  • IEEE 1149.4 analog boundary scan standard

  • ICUBE routed early internet ("distraction" fail, $e7 → -$e7 )

  • ICID ( $e6 but "shoulda" made RFID a $e10 business, "missed meeting" fail )
  • ~20 papers; 1 with Rob Daasch that founded new field (300? citations)

  • ~12 patents incl. foreign (dislike, but protects customers from copycat trolls)
  • Open source software: BSD Y2K patch, Linux, Dirvish backup software

  • Married, no kids, helped wife earn MD instead
  • scatterbrained but striving for discipline and rigor


JVB intro:

  • I have read your CV and recent papers on Halbach wheels (vaguely resembles launchloop velocity transformer)
  • What do you wish you had time to work on?

  • Other


Launchloop:

  • active "hobby" 1980 to 1988, completing work now
  • 1985 AIAA conference paper, pubs, presentations to space advocacy groups

  • Independent re-invention by many others since ( ie John Knapman PhD in UK)

  • Two research groups currently active, one with >$1M funding + 4 professionals

  • PlaneLoop, first practical application: rail launch for solar-assist electric aircraft in developing world

  • PowerLoop, second practical application: MWhr power storage (can scale beyond TWhr)

  • Bolt/Rotor design:

  • TrapezoidBolt for deflection at ends

  • ≈ 4.3 kg/m, 6 bolt streams, 3.6 cm cross section
  • velocity transformer track: air core flat windings, diamagnetic spacing stabilization? Hands waving madly

    • High inertia <- Halbach DC Motor <- Induction generator


Questions

  • One or two privately-subsidized foreign students for loop-related general research work - $cost/PhD $400K?
  • Linear PM induction motor - maximum thrust N/m² (Pa)? Linear induction generator, maximum "negative thrust" (power density/velocity)?

  • Can an accelerating PM synchronous motor (with "pre-exciter") provide reactive VARs for a linear induction generator?
  • Iron nitride earth-abundant supermagnets; grant-mongering B.S. or cheap replacement for Halbach array NIB?

  • Programmable motor control integrated circuits: Sensor inputs, Calculation/Communication, Gate driver outputs?

Sources desired:

  • Practical/empirical motor design books with complete models, simulated (and measured?)
    • detailed examples with theory/math AND parameter characterization:
      • iron saturation, heat, breakout torque, tolerances
    • how does abstract design translate to actual motors and generators?
    • What fails? What is inaccurate or misleading in typical designs?
  • Inductrack - estimate ultrahigh speed drag/lift ratio (skin effect)
    • Power = radians × ρ × v³ / LD ( LD must be >> 1e5 )

    • predictive/adaptive electronic control instead: global stability, loop gain, computation, and redundancy
  • 3D Motor FEM modelling? Open source or Linux-compatible strongly preferred


JVB PSU research

  • what help do you need?
  • would older Tektronix lab equipment help you or students?

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