Prototype testing of magnetic bearingsThe testing and evaluation of the performance of a magnetic bearing assembly for flywheel energy storage applications are discussed. The experimental set up for determining the passive radial stiffness, active radial stiffness, and curent force sensitivity of the coils follows the method developed by Frommer (1986). Magnetic bearings design should preclude saturation and current limiting in the desired operating range, so that the system will be linear. A larger linear range will lead to a more stable magnetic bearing.
Document ID
19880024682
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Plant, David P. (Maryland Univ. College Park, MD, United States)
Jayaraman, Chaitanya P. (Maryland Univ. College Park, MD, United States)
Frommer, David A. (Maryland Univ. College Park, MD, United States)
Kirk, James A. (Maryland Univ. College Park, MD, United States)
Anand, Davinder K. (Maryland, University College Park, United States)