Title :
Homogenization of the magnetic field in the air-gap of a permanent magnet superconductor bearing
Author :
Lorenzen, H.W. ; Zickermann, R. ; Schafer, D.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Machines & Devices, Tech. Univ. Munchen, Germany
fDate :
3/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper presents a way to reduce the nonhomogeneity of the magnetic field leaving a permanent magnet ring composed of several segments with a soft iron layer. This is particularly important for bearings consisting of permanent magnets and superconductors
Keywords :
air gaps; finite element analysis; magnetic bearings; magnetic fields; magnetic flux; permanent magnets; superconducting magnets; air-gap; magnetic field homogenization; permanent magnet ring; permanent magnet superconductor bearing; soft iron layer; superconducting magnetic bearings; Air gaps; High temperature superconductors; Iron; Levitation; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic field measurement; Magnetic fields; Permanent magnets; Superconducting epitaxial layers; Superconducting magnets;
Journal_Title :
Applied Superconductivity, IEEE Transactions on
