Chapter 34

Linear Electric Motors

34.1 Linear Synchronous Motors 34-1

Basic Geometries and Constructions • Classification • Flux-Switching PM Linear Motors • Motors with Electromagnetic Excitation • Motors with Superconducting Excitation System

34.2 Linear Induction Motors 34-14

Basic Geometries and Constructions • Propulsion of Wheel-on-Rail Vehicles

34.3 Variable Reluctance Motors 34-21

34.4 Stepping Motors 34-22

34.5 Switched Reluctance Motors 34-25

34.6 Linear Positioning Stages 34-26

References34-27

Jacek F. Gieras

University of Technology and Life Sciences

Linear electric motors belong to the group of special electrical machines that convert electrical energy directly into mechanical energy of translatory motion. Linear electric motors ...

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