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3-D FEM Analysis of a Novel Magnetic Levitation System

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: This paper deals with the 3-D finite element method (FEM) analysis of a novel magnetic levitation (maglev) train driven by an air-cored tubular linear induction motor. This new maglev system originates from electromagnetic launcher (EML) technology, especially linear induction launcher (LIL) type. Some 2-D magnetic analyses based on current sheet model or transmission line approach for the LIL type launchers are available in the literature, but this paper provides an alternative way to analyze LIL type of EMLs using 3-D FEM. The analysis examines the variation of propulsion, levitation, and guidance forces induced in the moving part. It is expected that the possible results of this magnetic analysis will lead to some new and important design considerations for the novel maglev system.

Source: IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science

DOI: 10.1109/tps.2015.2415773

Authors: Ugur Hasirci, Abdulkadir Balikci, Zivan Zabar, Leo Birenbaum

Institutions: Düzce Üniversitesi, Gebze Technical University, New York University

Language: English

Topic: Magnetic Bearings and Levitation Dynamics

Subfield: Control and Systems Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2140758129

FWCI: 1.662

Cites: 29

Cited by: 15

Related to: 10