Linear induction motor control using sliding mode considering the end effects

In this paper, the mover speed control of a linear induction motor using sliding mode control design considering the end effects is proposed. Firstly, the indirect field oriented control LIM is derived taking into account the end effects. Then, sliding mode control design is investigated to achieve a speed and flux tracking objective under load thrust force disturbance. The numerical simulation results of the proposed scheme have presented good performances as compared to the classical sliding mode control and to proportional-integral controllers.