Title :
An approach to optimize winding design in linear induction motors
Author :
Laporte, B. ; Takorabet, N. ; Vinsard, G.
Author_Institution :
GREEN INPL, CNRS, Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France
fDate :
3/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A method which mixes analytical and numerical approaches is developed to avoid finite elements computations in moving media. An optimization of a linear induction motor (LIM) is performed using two criteria: the efficiency; and the ratio of the thrust to the heat losses. Specific windings can be designed for LIMs which allow a significant improvement in their performance
Keywords :
heat losses; linear induction motors; machine theory; machine windings; optimisation; thermal analysis; analytical approach; efficiency; linear induction motors; numerical approach; performance improvement; thrust/heat losses ratio; winding design optimisation; Conductivity; Design optimization; Equations; Frequency; Geometry; Induction motors; Inductors; Lead; Permeability; Rails;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
