DocumentCode
927909
Title
Finite-element analysis of the Xi-core levitator
Author
Rajanathan, C.B. ; Lowther, D.A. ; Freeman, E.M.
Author_Institution
University of Nigeria, Electrical Engineering Department, Nsukka, Nigeria
Volume
131
Issue
1
fYear
1984
fDate
1/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
62
Lastpage
66
Abstract
A finite-element study of a Xi-core transverse-flux single-phase plate levitator is described. The potential function used is the magnetic vector potential. The open boundary of the field is taken into account by means of a `ballooning¿¿ technique. A method of increasing the lateral stability of the Xi-core is described. It is shown that the C-core levitator form which the Xi-core evolved is, in several respects, the superior machine.
Keywords
finite element analysis; magnetic levitation; C-core levitator; Xi-core levitator; Xi-core transverse-flux single-phase plate levitator; ballooning technique; finite element analysis; lateral stability; magnetic levitation; magnetic vector potential;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Physical Science, Measurement and Instrumentation, Management and Education - Reviews, IEE Proceedings A
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0143-702X
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/ip-a-1.1984.0008
Filename
4646027
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