Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras

Linear Induction Motor with Reduced End-effects

Categories for this Invention

Category –Aerospace & Defense Technologies, Electronics & Circuits

Applications – Magnetic Levitation,

Linear Propulsion, Linear Actuators, Transportation Systems (e.g., Electric Trains, Conveyor Belts, Cranes), Hyperloop Technology

Industry – Aerospace & Defense Technologies, Transportation

Market – The global aerospace and defense market size was worth around USD 750 billion in 2022 and is predicted to grow to around USD 1388 billion by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 8.2% between 2023 and 2030.

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Problem Statement

  • Linear induction motors (LIMs) encounter end-effects, resulting in flux drop and diminished thrust, hampering overall efficiency and performance.
  • Current solutions such as adding auxiliary components or modifying teeth lack simplicity and fail to provide substantial improvement in thrust characteristics.
  • There is a need for an LIM design that efficiently addresses end-effects without introducing complexity or additional components.
  • Existing approaches often overlook the importance of enhancing linear thrust, crucial for applications like propulsion systems and transportation technologies.
  • An unmet need exists for a LIM innovation capable of significantly mitigating end effects while simultaneously improving thrust characteristics, thus advancing various industrial and transportation sectors.

Technology

Optimized Tooth Design:

  • The invention introduces a unique tooth design for the primary core, featuring protrusions arranged in a curved profile with a convex shape.

Gradual Flux Distribution:

  • The protrusions on the tooth allow for a gradual distribution of the magnetic flux, reducing abrupt drops in flux density at the end portion of the primary core.

Cubic Spline Formulation:

  • The outer protrusion of the tooth is formed using a cubic spline, enhancing the smoothness of the flux distribution and optimizing magnetic field strength.

Improved Thrust Characteristics:

  • By mitigating end-effects and facilitating a more uniform flux distribution, the invention leads to a notable increase in linear thrust generated by the linear induction motor.

Simplicity and Reliability:

  • Unlike complex solutions involving additional components, this technology provides a straightforward approach to enhancing LIM performance without introducing unnecessary complexity.

Application Versatility:

  • The improved LIM design can find applications in various fields such as magnetic levitation, linear propulsion, and transportation systems, offering efficiency and reliability benefits.

Key Features / Value Proposition

Improved Efficiency:

  • Mitigating end-effects enhances LIM efficiency and performance.

Enhanced Thrust:

  • Optimized tooth design increases linear thrust for better propulsion.

Smooth Operation:

  • Gradual flux distribution ensures smoother and more reliable performance.

Simplified Design:

  • Cubic spline outer protrusion offers a simple, effective enhancement.

Versatility:

  • Suitable for various industries, from magnetic levitation to linear propulsion.

Questions about this Technology?

Contact For Licensing

sm-marketing@imail.iitm.ac.in
ipoffice2@iitm.ac.in

Research Lab

Prof. Chakravarthy S R

Department of Aerospace Engineering

Intellectual Property

  • IITM IDF Ref. 2329
  • IN 531158 (Patent Granted)
  • PCT /IN2023/050383

Technology Readiness Level

TRL- 4

Technology validated in Lab.

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