The Design and Construction of a Magnetic Bearing,

Abstract

The design and construction of a practical magnetic bearing are discussed. Specifically, the advantages of magnetic levitation, the structure and components, the control system used, a second order simulation, and a simulation using actual magnet characteristics, and the special power amplifiers built for this project are discussed. The physical structure described in this report has not been completed so the question of whether this suggested design will work is still in doubt. The problems encountered during construction and the preliminary tests indicate the difficulty of the project. The project is not hopeless though since SKF Industries is now marketing a magnetic bearing. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA163552

Entities

People

  • Timothy P. Malone

Organizations

  • Cornell University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Bearings
  • Construction
  • Control Systems
  • Maglev
  • Magnetic Bearings
  • Marketing
  • Power Amplifiers
  • Simulations

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Quantum spin resonance or Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).