A Novel Track Structure of Double-Sided Linear PM Synchronous Motor for Low Cost and High Force Density Applications

Boduroglu A., Demir Y., Cumhur B., Aydin M.

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MAGNETICS, vol.57, no.2, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 57 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1109/tmag.2020.3017448
  • Journal Name: IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MAGNETICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, PASCAL, Aerospace Database, Business Source Elite, Business Source Premier, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, INSPEC, Metadex, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Keywords: Double-sided linear motor, ironless linear motor, linear permanent magnet (PM) motor, novel track structure
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Conventional coreless linear permanent-magnet (PM) synchronous motors have been used commonly in various applications in industry. In this article, coreless double-sided PM linear motor design alternatives are proposed with a novel track structure with less magnets. A linear motor design with conventional coreless PM linear synchronous motor (PMLSM) is provided as a benchmark. Detailed 3-D finite-element analysis simulations for the proposed new track structures are presented with conventional linear motor design data. A thorough performance comparison is also presented. A prototype motor of a promising track design is built and tested. It is shown that the design data and test results are in good agreement, and the proposed alternative track design could be a decent low cost and relatively high force density solution for some applications.