Linear Induction Motor (LIM)

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf electric motor
Linear Motor
gptkbp:advantage End Effects
High Acceleration
Low Maintenance
Lower Efficiency than Rotary Motors
No Physical Contact
Requires Large Power Supply
gptkbp:application gptkb:Automated_People_Movers
gptkb:Conveyor_Systems
gptkb:Maglev_Trains
Theme Park Rides
gptkbp:canBe Closed Environments
High-speed Transport
Open Environments
Short Primary
Short Secondary
Single-phase
Three-phase
gptkbp:compatibleWith Mechanical Transmission
gptkbp:controls Variable Frequency Drive
gptkbp:coolingSystem Air Cooling
Water Cooling
gptkbp:firstDemonstrated 1940s
gptkbp:frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz
gptkbp:hasComponent Primary (Stator)
Secondary (Rotor or Reaction Plate)
gptkbp:hasNo Rotating Parts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Linear Induction Motor (LIM)
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Eric_Laithwaite
gptkbp:movement Translational
gptkbp:operates gptkb:Faraday's_Law_of_Induction
gptkbp:powerSource AC Electricity
gptkbp:produces Linear Motion
gptkbp:relatedTo Linear Synchronous Motor
Rotary Induction Motor
gptkbp:requires Linear Track
Reaction Plate
gptkbp:type Double-sided LIM
Single-sided LIM
gptkbp:usedFor Industrial Automation
Material Handling
Urban Transit
Amusement Rides
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Shanghai_Maglev_Train
gptkb:Bombardier_Innovia_Metro
gptkb:Disneyland's_Rock_'n'_Roller_Coaster
gptkbp:uses Electromagnetic Induction
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mr._Freeze:_Reverse_Blast
gptkb:Wicked_Twister_(removed)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6