The student Imanol Eguren Alustiza obtained the qualification 'CUM LAUDE'.

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The student Imanol Eguren Alustiza obtained the qualification 'CUM LAUDE'.

THESIS

The student Imanol Eguren Alustiza obtained the qualification 'CUM LAUDE'.

2022·03·15

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Thesis title: New Linear Motors for Urban-Space Adapted Mobility Solutions

Court:

  • Chairmanship: Pere Andrada Gascón (Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña)
  • Vocal:David Díaz Reigosa (Universidad de Oviedo)
  • Vocal:Miguel Martínez-Iturralde Maiza (CEIT, Universidad de Navarra)
  • Vocal: Ana Julia Escalada Aguado (Orona Elevation Innovation Center (EIC))
  • Secretary:Javier Poza Lobo (Mondragon Unibertsitatea)

Abstract:

Due to the search of more efficient, compact, and reliable electrical drives, the interest concerning linear electrical machines has increased during these last decades. Moreover, with the emergence of new low-cost permanent magnet machine topologies, the number of studies regarding these devices has skyrocketed.

Thanks to the latest developments it is now possible to obtain high performance linear machines, which could bring a whole new paradigm to industries such as the transportation or the consumer electronics. This PhD focuses on the design and optimisation of high-performance linear machines for urban transportation systems.

First, a literature review is conducted, where the latest advancements in linear machine technology are described. The characteristics of the existing candidates are compared, and the technology that is analysed in the PhD is selected. The literature review also describes the design tools that are currently being used to obtain highly optimised machines.

Then, some analytical tools are presented for the analysis and design of the electromagnetic and thermal performance of the selected linear machine, and several design solutions are developed to optimise the performance of the machine.

The thesis finishes with the optimisation of a high-performance linear machine for an automatic door opener. The machine is prototyped, and the simulation results are tested experimentally.