Vehicular suspension and propulsion using double sided linear induction machines

This paper presents a new method of combined electromagnetic levitation and propulsion using a double sided pair of linear induction machines and a simple conductive sheet secondary. If the supply phase angle of one primary is modified with respect to that of the other, a controllable lift force can...

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Main Authors: Cox, Tom, Eastham, Fred
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Published: 2016
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/35012/
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description This paper presents a new method of combined electromagnetic levitation and propulsion using a double sided pair of linear induction machines and a simple conductive sheet secondary. If the supply phase angle of one primary is modified with respect to that of the other, a controllable lift force can be developed on the conductive secondary and its load at any velocity or when stationary. Further, a resolution force is developed tending to drive the secondary into the center of the air gap, meaning that the system is inherently self-stabilizing without complex position feedback or control. This effect is studied and predicted using finite element analysis and then measured and confirmed using an experimental rig.
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spelling nottingham-350122020-05-04T18:01:50Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/35012/ Vehicular suspension and propulsion using double sided linear induction machines Cox, Tom Eastham, Fred This paper presents a new method of combined electromagnetic levitation and propulsion using a double sided pair of linear induction machines and a simple conductive sheet secondary. If the supply phase angle of one primary is modified with respect to that of the other, a controllable lift force can be developed on the conductive secondary and its load at any velocity or when stationary. Further, a resolution force is developed tending to drive the secondary into the center of the air gap, meaning that the system is inherently self-stabilizing without complex position feedback or control. This effect is studied and predicted using finite element analysis and then measured and confirmed using an experimental rig. 2016-07-12 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed Cox, Tom and Eastham, Fred (2016) Vehicular suspension and propulsion using double sided linear induction machines. In: IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Expo, 18-22 Sept. 2016, Milwaukee, USA. (In Press) Magnetic Suspension Magnetic Levitation (MAGLEV) Linear Motors Magnetic Bearings
spellingShingle Magnetic Suspension
Magnetic Levitation (MAGLEV)
Linear Motors
Magnetic Bearings
Cox, Tom
Eastham, Fred
Vehicular suspension and propulsion using double sided linear induction machines
title Vehicular suspension and propulsion using double sided linear induction machines
title_full Vehicular suspension and propulsion using double sided linear induction machines
title_fullStr Vehicular suspension and propulsion using double sided linear induction machines
title_full_unstemmed Vehicular suspension and propulsion using double sided linear induction machines
title_short Vehicular suspension and propulsion using double sided linear induction machines
title_sort vehicular suspension and propulsion using double sided linear induction machines
topic Magnetic Suspension
Magnetic Levitation (MAGLEV)
Linear Motors
Magnetic Bearings
url https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/35012/