Accurate modeling of single-sided linear induction motor considers end effect and equivalent thickness

An analytical technique based on the equivalent circuit, one-dimensional theory, and two-dimensional field analysis is used to predict performance characteristics for the single-sided linear induction motor. In this technique, a new idea is introduced to account for the longitudinal end effect factor. Meanwhile, other electromagnetic effects, such as transverse edge effects and skin effect, are taken into account. Simulation results produced by this analytical technique have a better agreement with the experimental results than those reported in literature. This analytical model may be used to predict the sensitivity of the performance characteristics to parameters.