In our previous post, we discussed the importance of proper auxiliary bearing design for active magnetic bearing supported rotors. The auxiliary bearing system protects vital machine components from damage in case of loss of power in the active magnetic bearings. The previous post provided some insights into the detailed analysis required to properly model the […]
Continue reading →Active magnetic bearing systems have many advantages for rotating machinery. However, one of the drawbacks is potential loss of levitation due to loss of power in the active magnetic bearing system. The rotor then drops, and an auxiliary bearing system is needed to protect vital system components from damage. Auxiliary bearing systems usually consist of […]
Continue reading →RBSI has been working with Kinetic Traction Systems to develop a custom five-axis active magnetic bearing system for a turbo-aerator. The aerator is designed to operate from 16,000 to 25,000 rpm, allowing for recovery of up to 135 kW of electric power. The design inlet conditions are 112 m3/min of gas at an inlet pressure […]
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