• Proceedings of the KSR Conference
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• 2011.10a
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• pp.1838-1844
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• 2011

In this paper, the propulsion control of a high-speed maglev train is studied. Electromagnetic suspension is used to levitate the vehicle, and linear synchronous motors (LSM) are used for propulsion. In general, a low-speed maglev train uses a linear induction motor (LIM) for propulsion that is operated under 300[km/h] due to the power-collecting and end-effect problem of LIM. In case of the high-speed maglev train over 500[km/h], a linear synchronous motor (LSM) is more suitable than LIM because of a high-efficiency and high-output properties. An optical barcode positioning system is used to obtain the absolute position of the vehicle due to its wide working distance and ease of installation. However, because the vehicle is working completely contactless, the position measured on the vehicle has to be transmitted to the ground for propulsion control via wireless communication. For this purpose, Bluetooth is used and communication hardware is designed. A propulsion controller using a digital signal processor (DSP) in the ground receives the delayed position information, calculates the required currents, and controls the stator currents through inverters. The performance of the implemented propulsion control is analyzed with a small maglev train which was manufactured for experiments, and the applicability of the high-speed maglev train will be explored.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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• v.19 no.7
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• pp.163-170
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• 2002

This paper presents some measures far the optimization of the thermal behavior of linear motors, which are used as a high speed feed mechanism in machine tools. Thermo-Sandwich-Construction using two cooling circuits and an insulation layer shows an effective cooling system for linear motors. Conducting sheet can be also used to reduce heat flow from linear motor to machine table. Cooling pipe is a simple and effective cooling system for the secondary part of synchronous linear motor. Through the combination of the Thermo-Sandwich-Construction, conducting sheet and cooling pipe the thermally optimized linear motor shows a well improved thermal behavior in comparison with the prototype motor.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 1996.11a
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• pp.621-625
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• 1996

The feed system of the machine tools is limited by the mechanical transmission elements. However, thanks to the advanced modern technology, those machines are able to equip with linear motors. In this paper, the types and application aspects of linear motor are discussed and a synchronous type of the linear motors has been applied to X-Y table for machining center. The performance shows an outstanding result in terms of the accuracy, speed and stiffness. Machine tool system with linear motors is expected to be more productive machines using linear motor in the near next years.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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• v.27 no.9
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• pp.62-73
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• 2013

In this paper, a new linear synchronous motor - permanent magnet double-sided synchronous motor with perpendicular arrangement (PMDLSM), was proposed. It was designed to account for the drawbacks of conventional linear motors, such as the normal force and end effects. The detent force and the thrust were analyzed for different combinations of primary core modules and magnet poles of the machine, and the optimum combination was made. The characteristics of the perpendicular PMDLSM were analyzed by finite element method, and the experiments agreed well with the analysis.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers B
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• v.55 no.10
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• pp.511-520
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• 2006

Recently, more attention has been paid to the development of high-speed permanent magnet (PM) synchronous motors, since they are conductive to high efficiency, high power density, small size, and low weight. In high-speed PM machines, core loss and windage loss form a larger proportion of the total losses than usual in conventional mid- or low speed machines. This article deals with the analysis on the core loss and windage loss in PM synchronous motor for high-speed application. Using the data information from a manufacturer and non-linear curve fitting, this paper investigates the magnetic behavior and its core losses in the stator core using the electrical steels. And, the windage loss is calculated according to the variation of the rotational speed, motor inner pressure and temperature.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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• v.27 no.6
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• pp.39-46
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• 2010

Linear induction motor is adopted as an actuator of the planar stage. An inherently poor characteristic at zero or ultra-low speed zone of the induction motor is remarkably improved due to a recent development of power electronic semiconductor technology and a spatial vector control theory. At present, a servo response speed of the induction motor reaches 90 percent of one of PM synchronous or BLDC motor. Specially, as a secondary of the induction motor can be constructed using uniform conducting sheets, there is no periodic force ripple as in PM motors. So, the induction motor can be superior to another driving means under a certain condition. This paper discusses the overall development procedure of non-contact planar stage with a big workspace using linear induction motors.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2000.07b
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• pp.972-974
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• 2000

In this paper, we describe the starting and synchronizing methods in the linear induction synchronous motor. The proposed motor consists of one pair of linear synchronous motors (LSMs) and an additional linear induction motor (LIM). The primary cores have a common ring winding, and solid conductors are arranged in both LIM and LSM. From the investigation by analysis and experiment, we verify that the proposed motor is effective for practical use.

• Journal of Magnetics
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• v.21 no.1
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• pp.72-77
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• 2016

Although the initial cost of permanent-magnet linear synchronous motors is high owing to the installation of armatures over the full length of the transportation lines, linear motors are useful for transportation systems because of their high speed, acceleration, and deceleration. For these reasons, research into reducing the cost of linear motors is necessary, and a stationary distributed-armature system has been suggested for installing armatures in sections where acceleration and deceleration of the mover are required. However, each armature has ends that significantly increase the cogging force, resulting in the increase in the thrust ripple of the mover. Therefore, in order to improve the thrust ripple of the system, the present study aims to provide auxiliary teeth on both ends of the armature to achieve an optimal design through an analysis of the contribution ratio with respect to factors regarding the design of the experiment and the objective function.

• KIEE International Transaction on Electrical Machinery and Energy Conversion Systems
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• v.11B no.3
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• pp.86-92
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• 2001

This paper is presented for evaluating the performance of slotless Permanent Magnet Linear Synchronous Motors (PMLSM) Which is energized by partially excited primary current. Especially the influence of end-effect due to the moving magnet is investigated in detail. Also partial excitation of primary current for better efficiency and its switching behavior are suggested Capability of PMLSM which is related to speed-force feasibility judging whether motor can meet the desired specifications in the dynamics are investigated. Furthermore control characteristics of PMLSM are considered to verify the validity of dynamic capability in running condition.

• Journal of Magnetics
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• v.16 no.3
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• pp.281-287
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• 2011

The stationary discontinuous armatures that are used in permanent magnet linear synchronous motors (PM-LSMs) have been proposed as a driving source for transportation systems. However, the stationary discontinuous armature PM-LSM contains the outlet edges which always exist as a result of the discontinuous arrangement of the armature. For this reason, the high alteration of the outlet edge cogging force produced between the armature's core and the mover's permanent magnet when a mover passes the boundary between the armature's installation part and non-installation part has been indicated as a problem. Therefore, we have examined the outlet edge cogging force by installing the auxiliary teeth at the armature's outlet edge in order to minimize the outlet edge cogging force generated when the armature is arranged discontinuously. Moreover, we obtained the calculation by analyzing the shape of the auxiliary teeth in which the outlet edge cogging force is minimized the most.