• DocumentCode
    764627
  • Title

    A control algorithm for reluctance accelerators

  • Author

    Ingram, S.K. ; Pratap, S.B.

  • Author_Institution
    Center for Electromech., Texas Univ., Austin, TX, USA
  • Volume
    27
  • Issue
    1
  • fYear
    1991
  • fDate
    1/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    156
  • Lastpage
    159
  • 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;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0018-9464
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/20.101014
  • Filename
    101014