Study of the assembly, build and test of a linear transverse flux machine

Abstract

This study discusses the topology development of a cylindrical transverse flux linear machine for use with a free piston engine. Despite its three-dimensional flux path, the stator of this topology can be made from regular laminated components and only the translator includes soft magnetic composites. The detailed design development is discussed, including stator tooth combination, alternative winding, and fabrication techniques. Results from both finite element analysis and experimental measurement are compared, which gives a validation of the feasibility of the building process.

Keywords

• finite element analysis
• laminates
• soft magnetic materials
• linear machines
• laminations
• stators
• building process
• linear transverse flux machine
• topology development
• cylindrical transverse flux linear machine
• free piston engine
• three-dimensional flux path
• regular laminated components
• soft magnetic composites
• detailed design development
• stator tooth combination
• alternative winding
• fabrication techniques
• finite element analysis
• assembly process