Linear Synchronous Motors, 2nd Edition

Contents

Preface to the 2nd Edition

About the Authors

1 Topologies and Selection

1.1 Definitions, Geometry, and Thrust Generation

1.2 Linear Synchronous Motor Topologies

1.2.1 Permanent Magnet Motors with Active Reaction Rail

1.2.2 PM Motors with Passive Reaction Rail

1.2.3 Motors with Electromagnetic Excitation

1.2.4 Motors with Superconducting Excitation System

1.2.5 Variable Reluctance Motors

1.2.6 Stepping Motors

1.2.7 Switched Reluctance Motors

1.3 Calculation of Forces

1.4 Linear Motion

1.4.1 Speed-Time Curve

1.4.2 Thrust-Time Curve

1.4.3 Dynamics

1.4.4 Hamilton’s Principle

1.4.5 Euler–Lagrange Equation

1.4.6 Traction

1.5 Selection of Linear Motors

Examples

2 Materials and Construction

2.1 Materials

2.2 Laminated Ferromagnetic Cores