Linear Synchronous Motors: Transportation and Automation Systems, Second Edition (Hardcover, 2)

Topologies and Selection

Definitions, Geometry, and Thrust Generation

Linear Synchronous Motor Topologies

Calculation of Forces

Linear Motion

Selection of Linear Motors

Materials and Construction

Materials

Laminated Ferromagnetic Cores

Permanent Magnets

Conductors

Insulation Materials

Principles of Superconductivity

Superconducting Wires

Laminated Stacks

Armature Windings of Slotted Cores

Slotless Armature Systems

Electromagnetic Excitation Systems

Permanent Magnet Excitation Systems

Superconducting Excitation Systems

Hybrid Linear Stepping Motors

Theory of Linear Synchronous Motors

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors

Motors with Superconducting Excitation Coils

Double-Sided LSM with Inner Moving Coil

Variable Reluctance Motors

Switched Reluctance Motors

FEM Analysis

Fundamental Equations of Electromagnetic Field

FEM Modeling

Time-Stepping FEM Analysis

FEM Analysis of Three-Phase PM LSM

Hybrid and Special Linear Permanent Magnet Motors

Permanent Magnet Hybrid Motors

Five-Phase Permanent Magnet Linear Synchronous Motors

Tubular Linear Reluctance Motors

Linear Oscillatory Actuators

Motion Control

Control of AC Motors

EMF and Thrust of PM Synchronous and Brushless Motors

Model of PM Motor in dq Reference Frame

Thrust and Speed Control of PM Motors

Control of Hybrid Stepping Motors

Precision Linear Positioning

Sensors

Linear Optical Sensors

Linear Magnetic Encoders

High-Speed Maglev Transport

Electromagnetic and Electrodynamic Levitation

Transrapid System (Germany)

Yamanashi Maglev Test Line in Japan

American Urban Maglev

Swissmetro

Marine Express

Building and Factory Transportation Systems

Elevator Hoisting Machines

Ropeless Elevators

Horizontal Transportation Systems

Industrial Automation Systems

Automation of Manufacturing Processes

Ball Lead Screws

Linear Positioning Stages

Gantry Robots

Material Handling

Machining Processes

Welding and Thermal Cutting

Surface Treatment and Finishing

2D Orientation of Plastic Films

Testing

Industrial Laser Applications

Appendix A: Magnetic Circuits with Permanent Magnets

A.1 Approximation of Demagnetization Curve and Recoil Line

A.2 Operating Diagram

Appendix B: Calculations of Permeances

B.1 Field Plotting

B.2 Dividing the Magnetic Field into Simple Solids

B.3 Prisms and Cylinders Located in an Open Space

Appendix C: Performance Calculations for PM LSMs

Appendix D: Field-Network Simulation of Dynamic

Patents