Accurate Analytical Models of Armature Reaction Field for Multi-Segment Primaries Ironless PMLSM Based on Subdomain Method

Abstract

Multi-segment-primary (MSP) ironless Permanent Magnet Linear Synchronous Machine (PMLSM) can be widely applied in long primary, long stroke, and heavy load applications. Therefore, an accurate armature reaction field analysis is very important to control this novel topology motor. In order to simplify the research process, a two-segment-primary (TSP) ironless PMLSM in this article was proposed as the smallest unit. The analytical models of the armature reaction field of the motor based on the subdomain method (SDM) were established considering the finite length of the segment-primary (SP) and the interval distance between the TSP. Then, the coupling effect between the TSP and the end effect of the TSP on the armature reaction field were quantitatively analyzed. Furthermore, the coupling inductance between the TSP can be analytically calculated, which is influenced by the coupling effect. To validate the effectiveness of the proposed models, a prototype of the 24s/28p TSP ironless PMLSM was manufactured and tested. It was shown that the proposed models match well with the simulated and experimental results. As well, the maximum variation rate of the end coupling inductance was about 50.13%.