INVESTIGATION ON A MODEL A.C. LINEAR TRACTION MOTOR
A laboratory model of a 3-phase linear induction motor for use in traction is designed and constructed with the primary winding in the moving part and the secondary forming the track. Two type of track designed for use at stations and between station are presented. The effect of the linear configuration of the motor on the flux distribution and its harmomic contents is investigated. An evaluation of the forces produced by the interaction of the currents in the primary and secondary circuits is made and the effect of the phase angles of currents on these forces is studied. A simplified equivalent circuit of the motor is presented. A method for measuring the linear speed of the motor is developed. The feasibility of using such a motor as a traction motor in the light of its overall performance and the cost of such a transport system is discussed.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Presented at the Conference on Electrical Transport, Adelaide, Australia, October 30-31, 1975.
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Corporate Authors:
Institution of Engineers
Science House, Gloucester and Essex Streets
Sydney, Australia -
Authors:
- Leung, W S
- Mak, B K
- Conference:
- Publication Date: 1975
Media Info
- Features: References;
- Pagination: p. 37-42
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Guideways; Intelligent transportation systems; Linear induction motors; Propulsion; Vehicle power plants
- Uncontrolled Terms: Propulsion systems
- Old TRIS Terms: Advanced systems
- Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00147838
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Engineering Index
- Report/Paper Numbers: No. 75/8 Preprint
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Feb 16 1977 12:00AM