A Fast and Simple Method for Designing a Linear Induction Motor (LIM)

Abstract

This paper presents a simple and fast methodology for designing a linear induction motor (LIM). The method consists in expressing the mechanical output parameters of the machine such as the thrust force and power as a function of the progression of the geometric dimensions of a known LIM model chosen as reference. The approach consists in several steps, starting with the choice of prototype, and the analysis of its mechanical characteristics. COMSOL MultiPhysics is an indispensable tool in this research to simulate a multitude of variants, to ensure the magnetization of the machine. Then the operation of a variant of a linear motor was designed. The results obtained are very satisfactory.