Issues of control of a linear switched reluctance electric drive combining the functions of electric traction and magnetic suspension

Background. This study discusses the issues of controlling a linear switched reluctance electric drive combining the functions of traction and magnetic suspension. When an additional magnetic suspension control coordinate is introduced into the drive system, the task of modifying the control algorithms and studying, based on this, the traction properties of the electric drive under the restrictions imposed by the magnetic suspension system arises. Aim. This study aims to examine the control algorithms that ensure the priority of magnetic suspension in the problem of controlling a linear electric drive combining the functions of traction and suspension. Materials and Methods. The main research methods used are computer modeling, computational studies, and analysis of research results. Results. An approach to the selection of control parameters is proposed that allows minimizing the impact of the drive operating mode on the electromagnetic suspension system. Conclusion. The practical significance of the proposed approach is that it can be used in the design of a control system for a combined traction system and suspension of a cargo transport platform.