The Thrust and Normal Force Characteristics of a Single-Sided HTSLSM

A single-sided high temperature superconducting (HTS) linear synchronous motor (HTSLSM) with an HTS bulk magnet array as its secondary has been developed. The thrust and normal force characteristics are essential to describe the performance of the HTSLSM. In this paper, a compositive control and experimental testing system has been developed to measure the thrust and normal force of the HTSLSM. The traits of the thrust and normal force have been comprehensively identified experimentally, and the results from the experiments and analysis benefit the electromagnetic design and the control scheme development for the HTSLSM. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier B. V. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility of the Guest Editors.