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Citation
Rigelsford, J. (2000), "Linear Synchronous Motors: Transportation and Automation Systems", Assembly Automation, Vol. 20 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/aa.2000.03320cad.017
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2000, MCB UP Limited
Linear Synchronous Motors: Transportation and Automation Systems
Linear Synchronous Motors: Transportation and Automation Systems
J.F. Gieras and Z.J. PiechCRC Press2000327 pp.ISBN 0-8493-1859-9£60.50 Hardcover
Keywords: Automation, Transport
This book comprehensively discusses the construction, electromagnetic effects, control and applications of all brushless linear synchronous motors (LSMs). New research results, ready-to-implement solutions to motion control problems, the physics of hard magnetic materials and super-conducting excitation systems, are all clearly explained.
Linear Synchronous Motors: Transportation and Automation Systems is divided into eight chapters. The first three chapters address Topology and Selection, Materials and Construction and the Theory of Linear Synchronous Motors. Chapters 4 and 5 discuss Motion Control and Sensors, respectively. High Speed Maglev Transport, Building and Factory Transportation Systems and Industrial Automation Systems are covered in the remaining three chapters.
The appendices include Magnetic Circuits with Permanent Magnets (PM), Calculation of Permeances and Performance Calculations for PM LSMs.
This interesting text is suitable for electrical, mechanical and civil engineers, graduate students, researchers and scientists.
Jonathan Rigelsford