Abstract
We have fabricated and developed a novel flux-concentration-type linear induction motor (FCLIM) utilizing the effect of the flux concentration by eddy currents. In the developed FCLIM, leakage flux between the yokes is reduced and more flux is concentrated into the air gap. It is evident from the results calculated using equivalent circuit parameters and from the experimental results that the FCLIM's performance is superior to that of a normal tubular linear induction motor (LIM).
