Multi-layer modular windings for single-sided linear machines

Stephen P. Colyer, John F. Eastham, Muhsien M. Yazid, Richard Haig

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Abstract

Modular Planar windings that use non-overlapping coils are simple and inexpensive to wind and robust in operation. The coils may be pre-formed before slot insertion and therefore yield a high slot packing factor. However, high amplitude unwanted backward going fields are produced by all forms of the windings which reduce their performance when used in induction machines. This paper develops a number of single-sided machines using multi layered modular coils in which the layers are offset to cancel the unwanted fields. Use is made in these arrangements of short concentric winding groups. A comparison between the performance of a machine using an example of the new windings and a production linear machine is drawn using both finite element analysis and practical variable frequency standstill tests.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe 10th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives
PublisherIEEE
Pages809-813
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-83953-542-0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Sept 2021
Event10th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives, PEMD 2020 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 15 Dec 202017 Dec 2020

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives, PEMD 2020
CityVirtual, Online
Period15/12/2017/12/20

Keywords

  • Linear machines
  • Offset windings

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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