Title :
Measurement and calculation of rotor-core flux densities in axial flux linear induction motors
Author :
Eastham, J.F. ; Balchin, M.J. ; Rodger, D.
Author_Institution :
University of Bath, School of Electrical Engineering, Bath, UK
fDate :
11/1/1981 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Finite-element and layer-theory predictions are compared with experimental results taken from an axial flux linear induction motor. The core depth required for the design of such machines is discussed and is found to be less than previous estimates would suggest.
Keywords :
finite element analysis; induction motors; linear motors; magnetic cores; magnetic flux; rotors; axial flux; core depth; finite element prediction; layer-theory predictions; linear induction motors; rotor core flux densities;
Journal_Title :
Electric Power Applications, IEE Proceedings B
DOI :
10.1049/ip-b.1981.0056
