Experimental Validations of Hybrid Excited Linear Flux Switching Machine

Noman Ullah, Faisal Khan, Abdul Basit and Mohsin Shahzad
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Noman Ullah: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad (Abbottabad Campus), Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
Faisal Khan: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad (Abbottabad Campus), Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan
Abdul Basit: Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Energy, University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar 25000, Pakistan
Mohsin Shahzad: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad (Abbottabad Campus), Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan

Energies, 2021, vol. 14, issue 21, 1-17

Abstract: Linear Flux Switching Machines (LFSMs) possess the capability to generate adhesive thrust force, thus problems associated with conventional rotatory electric machines and mechanical conversion assemblies can be eliminated. Additionally, the unique features of high force/power density, efficiency, and a robust secondary structure make LFSMs a suitable candidate for linear motion applications. However, deficiency of controllable air-gap flux, risk of PM demagnetization, and increasing cost of rare earth PM materials in case of PMLFSMs, and inherent low thrust force capability of Field Excited LFSMs compels researchers to investigate new hybrid topologies. In this paper, a novel Double-Sided Hybrid Excited LFSM (DSHELFSM) with all three excitation sources, i.e., PMs, DC, and AC windings confined to short moving primary and segmented secondary providing short flux paths is designed, investigated, and optimized. Secondly, unequal primary tooth width optimization and additional end-teeth at all four corners of the primary equip proposed design with balanced magnetic circuit and reduced end-effect and thrust force ripples. Thirdly, the measured experimental results of the manufactured proposed machine prototype are compared with corresponding simulated model results and shows good agreements, thus validating the theoretical study.

Keywords: electric train; finite element analysis; hybrid excited linear flux switching machine; rope-less elevator (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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