Title :
A control algorithm for reluctance accelerators
Author :
Ingram, S.K. ; Pratap, S.B.
Author_Institution :
Center for Electromech., Texas Univ., Austin, TX, USA
fDate :
1/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A brief review of the theory of linear reluctance machines is presented, followed by the derivation of a control algorithm capable of tailoring the acceleration-versus-time profile of the device to user specifications. This control algorithm is based on finite element techniques, numerical integration, and the solution of nonlinear equations. Finally, practical implementation considerations are addressed, and an intuitive picture of the operation of the control algorithm is presented
Keywords :
acceleration control; electromagnetic launchers; finite element analysis; acceleration-versus-time profile; control algorithm; finite element techniques; linear reluctance machines; nonlinear equations; numerical integration; reluctance accelerators; Acceleration; Control systems; Couplings; Finite element methods; Inductance; Iron; Machine windings; Magnetic flux; Magnetic materials; Reluctance machines;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
