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Pseudo-Three-Dimensional Analytical Model of Linear Induction Motors for High-Speed Applications

Mario Paolone, André Hodder, Simone Rametti, Lucien André Félicien Pierrejean

Literature on linear induction motors (LIMs) has proposed several approaches to model the behavior of such devices for different applications. In terms of accuracy and fidelity, field analysis-based models are the most relevant. Closed-form or numerical so ...

2024

Levitation Force Enhancement in Single-Sided Linear Induction Motors

Mario Paolone, André Hodder, Simone Rametti

Traditional magnetic levitation trains (maglev) generally use two or three separate systems to perform propulsion, levitation, and guidance (PLG) functionalities. Linear electromagnetic motors (LEMs) may be used for propulsion, electromagnetic suspension ( ...

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)2025

Double trouble

Jean-Jacques Simond, André Hodder, Alexander Schwery

This article presents the modeling, simulation, and practical application of a double-fed asynchronous motor-generator for pumped-storage plants equipped with a three-level VSI cascade. The problem of DC unbalance control is studied in this particular appl ...

2008

Benchmark Test of a Variable Speed Unit for Teaching Purposes

Jean-Jacques Simond, Basile Kawkabani, André Hodder, Sylvain Robert

Variable speed pump-turbine units have become nowadays an interesting way to increase stability of electrical power networks due to their high level of operating flexibility. Different advantages offered by variable speed pump-turbine units for both pumpin ...

2008

Unbalanced DC-link voltage regulation in a back-to-back 3-level PWM converter for a doubly-fed induction motor/generator

Jean-Jacques Simond, André Hodder, Alexander Schwery

An unbalanced DC-link voltage regulation strategy is proposed for a three-level voltage source inverter used in the rotor cascade of a double-fed asynchronous motor-generator. The major problem in determining the presence of the unbalanced component is inv ...

2005

HIL Simulation of a Mixed Islanded Power Network with External DSP Regulator

Basile Kawkabani, Philippe Allenbach, André Hodder, György Atilla Bànyai, Sylvain Robert

The present paper deals with the development of a modular, flexible and structured block to block approach for the study of regulators by implementing the different blocks on a DSP (digital signal processor). The proposed low-cost approach has been applied ...

2012

Analytical Model of Single-Sided Linear Induction Motors for High-Speed Applications

Mario Paolone, André Hodder, Simone Rametti, Lucien André Félicien Pierrejean

This article describes a field-based analytical model of single-sided linear induction motors (SLIMs) that explicitly considers the following effects altogether: finite motor length, magnetomotive force mmf space harmonics, slot effect, edge effect, and ta ...

IEEE2024

A Review of Modeling, Design and Performance Assessment of Linear Electromagnetic Motors for High-Speed Transportation Systems

Mario Paolone, André Hodder, Simone Rametti, Lucien André Félicien Pierrejean

Linear electromagnetic motors (LEMs) have been proposed, developed and used to propel high-speed (i.e. speed > 100 m/s) levitating vehicles. However, few real implementations have demonstrated the feasibility of these machines at such speeds. Furthermore, ...

2024

Start-up of a Varspeed Group in Pump Mode, Practical Implementations and Tests

Basile Kawkabani, André Hodder

The present paper addresses the practical implementation in a test bench of different control strategies for the start-up of a varspeed group in pump mode. In varspeed groups using a double-fed induction machine supplied by back to back voltage source inve ...

IEEE2016

Analysis of Multiphase Single-Sided Linear Induction Motors for Combined Propulsion and Levitation of Maglev Vehicles

Mario Paolone, André Hodder, Simone Rametti, Lucien André Félicien Pierrejean

Thanks to the rapid growth of multiphase drives (MPDs), multiphase (MP) rotating electrical machines have gained popularity in the scientific community, demonstrating several advantages compared to traditional three-phase ones. Although MP rotating machine ...

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)2025

Doubly-Fed Asynchronous Machine with 3-Level VSI cascade for Variable Speed Pump Storage

Jean-Jacques Simond, André Hodder, Alain Sapin

This paper deals with a fixed-frequency variable-speed motor/generator with 3-level VSI (Voltage Source Inverter) cascade. The 3-level VSI is applied to a DASM (Doubly-fed ASynchronous Machine) for large pump storage plants. The extension to 3 levels is th ...

2000

An Advanced Teaching Lab for the Setting up of an Islanded Production Unit

Basile Kawkabani, André Hodder

The present paper addresses an advanced teaching lab consisting of setting up an islanded production unit. This teaching lab takes place in the very last semester at master level for students in electrical engineering with energy specialization. The purpos ...

2013

An analytical determination of the torque–speed and efficiency–speed characteristics

Yves Perriard, Miroslav Markovic, André Hodder

2009

Analytical Modelling of a BLDC Drive with 120°/180° Block Commutation

Yves Perriard, André Hodder

2008

An Advanced Teaching Lab for the Setting up of an Islanded Production Unit

Basile Kawkabani, André Hodder

The present paper addre teaching lab consisting of setting up an is unit. This teaching lab takes place in the ve master level for students in electrical engin specialization. The purpose of this teaching knowledge learned in different areas such as contro ...

2012

Decoupled Levitation and Propulsion Control of Single-Sided Linear Induction Motors

Mario Paolone, André Hodder, Simone Rametti, Lucien André Félicien Pierrejean

This article describes a simultaneous and decoupled scheme for the control of levitation and propulsion forces of single-sided linear induction motors (SLIMs). The proposed control scheme utilizes a highly accurate SLIM analytical model to ensure the opera ...

IEEE2024

Analysis of the Commutation Currents for a Sinusoidal BLDC Motor

Yves Perriard, Miroslav Markovic, André Hodder

2008

A New Electrically Assist Scooter

Yves Perriard, André Hodder

2008