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Abstract

Slotless double-sided outer armature permanent-magnet (PM) linear motors (SDOPMLs) have high efficiency and low detent force. Despite their simple control strategy and easy manufacturing process, finding an accurate model of these motors to calculate the machine quantities is challenging. It is particularly critical for obtaining the optimum design of these machines which may include too many iterations in a short time. To overcome this challenge, a 2-D analytical model based on the sub-domain method is presented to determine the magnetic flux density components for the motor under the study. According to this analytical procedure, the motor cross-section is divided to 11 sub-regions, then the superposition theorem is utilized to analyze the flux density distribution in all sub-regions due to various magnetization patterns, (i.e.， parallel, two-segment Halbach, ideal Halbach, and bar magnet in shifting directions) as well as armature reaction current, respectively. According to the calculated magnetic flux density components, machine quantities like flux linkage, induced voltage, inductances and electromagnetic force components are explained. Also, the obtained analytical results are compared with those of the finite-element method (FEM) to confirm the accuracy of the proposed model. The proposed model can be used in the design and optimization stage of the linear slotless motor against the numerical model to save time. Finally, a comparative study between the performance of the single-sided and double-sided slotless PM linear motors in the same volume is implemented. This comparison shows the advantage of the double-sided motorin terms of the unbalanced magnetic force (UMF).

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Dr. Alireza Ghaffari

Dr. Farzaneh Khalili

Dr. Amir Abbas Vahaj

Dr. Hamidreza Ghaffari

Dr. Amin Mahmoudi