The purpose of this investigation was to obtain full-scale linear induction motor performance data with a slotted reaction rail. The motor thrust characteristics were determined with two different airgap widths at each of two different slot pitches. Test results showed essentially no variation in motor thrust characteristics with a slotted vs an unslotted reaction rail. On the basis of this investigation (35 separate test runs were performed) it is concluded that slotting the reaction rail does not enhance LIM performance. This is a significant finding because slotting increases the cost of reaction rail fabrication.
Linear Induction Motor Research Vehicle Reaction Rail Edge Effect Investigation. The Effect of Rail Slotting
1976
32 pages
Report
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Englisch
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