A study of the optimum stator winding arrangement of LIM in maglev systems

Abstract

This paper describes the study of the stator-winding arrangement of the liner induction motor (LIM) applied for the magnetic levitation (Maglev) systems. Considering that maximizing the magnetic flux density of the stator is essential for the large levitation force and trust, several patterns of the winding arrangements are shown and analyzed by simulations. The feasibility of each type is examined with the magnetic flux characteristics. From the results, an arrangement pattern, 2-3 model, is proven to be optimum for Maglev systems