Modeling of linear induction motors as linear drives

There is a large bibliography in simulation models for linear induction motors (LIMs). However, most of them only consider steady state performance. LIMs working as linear drives generally operate under transient conditions. The aim of this paper is to investigate the suitability of different mathematical models to simulate LIMs as linear drives. A study of most major techniques of calculating lumped parameters is provided. The most representative models capable of simulating transients of LIMs are described and applied to a laboratory prototype. Finally, the results obtained are compared to experimental data