Title :
Finite-element analysis of the Xi-core levitator
Author :
Rajanathan, C.B. ; Lowther, D.A. ; Freeman, E.M.
Author_Institution :
University of Nigeria, Electrical Engineering Department, Nsukka, Nigeria
fDate :
1/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A finite-element study of a Xi-core transverse-flux single-phase plate levitator is described. The potential function used is the magnetic vector potential. The open boundary of the field is taken into account by means of a `ballooning¿¿ technique. A method of increasing the lateral stability of the Xi-core is described. It is shown that the C-core levitator form which the Xi-core evolved is, in several respects, the superior machine.
Keywords :
finite element analysis; magnetic levitation; C-core levitator; Xi-core levitator; Xi-core transverse-flux single-phase plate levitator; ballooning technique; finite element analysis; lateral stability; magnetic levitation; magnetic vector potential;
Journal_Title :
Physical Science, Measurement and Instrumentation, Management and Education - Reviews, IEE Proceedings A
DOI :
10.1049/ip-a-1.1984.0008
