How to avoid the pitfalls in using magnetic bearings in turbomachinery

Conference · Sun Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1995

OSTI ID:390752

Penfield, Jr, S R ^[1]; McCloskey, T ^[2]; Jones, G ^[3]

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1. Technology Insights, San Diego, CA (United States)
2. Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (United States)
3. AVCON, Agoura Hills, CA (United States)

There are some very significant potential advantages with the use of magnetic bearings. Examples include improved reliability, active control of rotor dynamics and elimination of the safety and environmental concerns associated with fluid lubricants. However, experience has shown that there are also pitfalls associated with their use, often arising from an inadequate understanding of system design and integration requirements. This paper reviews the benefits and pitfalls associated with magnetic bearings and offers some suggestions for avoiding those pitfalls in new projects.

• OSTI ID: 390752
• Report Number(s): CONF-950852--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
42 ENGINEERING
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
DESIGN
MAGNETIC BEARINGS
SAFETY
TURBOMACHINERY
USES