Analytical method for forces between current carrying infinite bars. Issue 3 (3rd May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Compter, John; Giaccone, Luca
• Is Part Of: Compel. Volume 35:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 1281
• Page End: 1292
• Publication Date: 2016-05-03
• Subjects: Analytical methods -- Numerical methods -- Magnetic forces; Electrical engineering -- Data Processing -- Periodicals; Electrical engineering -- Mathematics -- Periodicals; Electrical engineering -- Periodicals; Electronics -- Data Processing -- Periodicals; Electronics -- Mathematics -- Periodicals; 621.3
• DOI: 10.1108/COMPEL-03-2015-0123
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0332-1649

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – The purpose of this paper is to calculate forces between rectangular conductors with a uniform current density as can be found in the long coils as used in linear actuators and planar motors. Design/methodology/approach: – The proposed methodology relies on a single analytical equation that is used to compute all the force components. Findings: – Several comparisons with other available techniques are provided. All the comparisons confirm the validity of the proposed analytical method. Originality/value: – In the literature, other analytical methods for the force computation can be found. However, these often have limitations (e.g. only adjacent conductors or non-adjacent conductors). This paper adds a new compact expression that covers all the possible configurations at the same time. This new tool holds for all the analytical expression found in the literature.