Title :
Linear Synchronous Motor Design
Author :
Thornton, Richard D.
Author_Institution :
MagneMotion Inc., Acton, MA
Abstract :
This paper provides a high level discussion of the design and application of linear synchronous motors. Design issues include field magnets, stator winding, power electronics, position sensing and control, mechanical structure, and cost. The applications include high speed, high force, elevators, maglev, and material handling
Keywords :
design engineering; linear synchronous motors; elevators; field magnets; linear synchronous motor; maglev; material handling; mechanical structure; position control; position sensing; power electronics; stator winding; Application software; Forging; Inductance; Magnetic levitation; Permanent magnet motors; Permanent magnets; Power electronics; Stator windings; Synchronous motors; Vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Electric Machines and Drives, 2005 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Antonio, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8987-5
Electronic_ISBN :
0-7803-8988-3
DOI :
10.1109/IEMDC.2005.195927
