<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Analytical and numerical modelling is performed for the linear actuator of a parallel path magnet motor. In the model based on finite-element analysis, the 3D problem is reduced to a 2D problem, which is sufficiently precise in a design aspect and allows modelling the principle of a parallel path motor. The paper also describes a relevant numerical model and gives comparison with experimental results. The numerical model includes all geometrical and physical characteristics of the motor components. The magnetic flux density and magnetic force are simulated using FEMM 4.2 software. An experimental model has also been developed and verified for the core of switchable magnetic flux linear actuator and motor. The results of experiments are compared with those of theoretical/analytical and numerical modelling.</p></abstract>

Analytical and numerical modelling is performed for the linear actuator of a parallel path magnet motor. In the model based on finite-element analysis, the 3D problem is reduced to a 2D problem, which is sufficiently precise in a design aspect and allows modelling the principle of a parallel path motor. The paper also describes a relevant numerical model and gives comparison with experimental results. The numerical model includes all geometrical and physical characteristics of the motor components. The magnetic flux density and magnetic force are simulated using FEMM 4.2 software. An experimental model has also been developed and verified for the core of switchable magnetic flux linear actuator and motor. The results of experiments are compared with those of theoretical/analytical and numerical modelling.

Parallel Path Magnet Motor: Development of the Theoretical Model and Analysis of Experimental Results

Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, 8 Kengaraga Str., Riga, LV-1063, LATVIA

Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences

Analytical and numerical modelling is performed for the linear actuator of a parallel path magnet motor. In the model based on finite-element analysis, the 3D...

Parallel Path Magnet Motor: Development of the Theoretical Model and Analysis of Experimental Results

Publié en ligne: 14 juil. 2011

Pages: 22 - 33

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10047-011-0019-4

Mots clés
electric machines, switchable magnetic flux, parallel path magnetic technology (PPMT), analytical modelling, numerical modelling, finite-element method magnetics (FEMM)

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Parallel Path Magnet Motor: Development of the Theoretical Model and Analysis of Experimental Results

Publié en ligne: 14 juil. 2011

Pages: 22 - 33

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10047-011-0019-4

Mots cléselectric machines, switchable magnetic flux, parallel path magnetic technology (PPMT), analytical modelling, numerical modelling, finite-element method magnetics (FEMM)

This content is open access.

Mots clés
electric machines, switchable magnetic flux, parallel path magnetic technology (PPMT), analytical modelling, numerical modelling, finite-element method magnetics (FEMM)