Design of a novel permanent magnet linear synchronous motor with segmented armature core for ropeless lifter

• Qinfen Lu ^[1] ; Liren Huang ^[1] ; Yunyue Ye ^[1] ; Xiaoyan Huang ^[1] ; Youtong Fang ^[1]
  1. [1] Zhejiang University

     Zhejiang University

     China

     
• Localización: Compel: International journal for computation and mathematics in electrical and electronic engineering, ISSN 0332-1649, Vol. 35, Nº 2 (Special Issue: Recent advances in electrical machines), 2016, págs. 556-571
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Purpose – Due to the merits of direct driven, high thrust density and high efficiency, PM linear synchronous motor (PMLSM) is pretty suitable for the long-stroke ropeless lifter. However, the vibration caused by detent force and difficulty of maintenance become the barriers that restrict its application. The paper aims to discuss these issues.

    Design/methodology/approach – In order to simplify structure and improve driving performance, a novel PMLSM with segmented armature core and end non-overlapping windings is proposed. The analytical formula of detent force is derived based on energy method and harmonic analysis, which is validated by two-dimensional finite element analysis (FEA). Moreover, with erected parametric FEA calculation, the selection principles of slot-pole number combination and interval distance to this novel structure are obtained. Finally, the heat dissipation ability of conventional PMLSM and novel PMLSM are compared through thermal analysis.

    Findings – In novel PMLSM, it is found that the (3m+1) and (3m+2) order harmonic components of thrust force are eliminated, which leads to a better driving performance in comparison with the conventional structure. Furthermore, the good heat dissipation ability of novel structure makes it possible for higher thrust density, which is crucial for ropeless lifter.

    Originality/value – The novel PMLSM has excellent driving performance, simple structure for maintenance, possibility of modular production and high thrust density. It is a strong candidate for long-stroke ropeless lifter.