Track-Following Controller Design Using an Active Magnetic Bearing for Measurement of the Rotor Dynamics Coefficient of the Annular Seal

2021 ◽  
Vol 143 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shota Yabui ◽  
Hideyuki Inoue ◽  
Tsuyoshi Inoue
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Controller Design ◽  
Rotor Dynamics ◽  
Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Rotating Shaft ◽  
Operating Condition ◽  
Rotating Machine ◽  
Annular Seal

Abstract This study introduces a track-following controller design to measure the rotor dynamics (RD) coefficient of the annular seal using active magnetic bearings. The annular seal is implemented contiguously to prevent leakage of fluid between the rotating shaft and stationary area of a rotating machine. The force caused by the seal at the contact point can cause vibrations, which should be identified for designing rotating machinery. The RD force is coupled with mechanical and fluid dynamics. Moreover, the dynamics depend on the operating conditions of the rotating machine, namely, the rotating speed and orbit of the rotating shaft. This study proposes a control system for the active magnetic bearing to measure the RD force directly at the arbitrary operating condition. The main controller is designed to satisfy a criterion of the frequency characteristics of the rotating system. In addition, the control system employs adaptive feed-forward cancellation (AFC). This can estimate and compensate for the RD force in the control system simultaneously. The experimental results indicate that the control system can achieve an arbitrary operating condition and measure the RD coefficient of the annular seal in real-time. As a result, the RD coefficient is identified based on the equation of motion.

The Robust Control of Magnetic Suspension with Rapidly Changing of Rotor Speed

2009 ◽  
Vol 147-149 ◽  
pp. 302-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arkadiusz Mystkowski ◽  
Zdzisław Gosiewski
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Robust Control ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Controller Design ◽  
Angular Speed ◽  
Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Magnetic Suspension ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Robust Controller

An optimal robust vibration control of a rotor supported magnetically over a wide angular speed range is presented in the paper. The laboratory stand with the high speed rotor (max. 24000 rpm) was designed. The wide bandwidth controller with required gain, which is necessary to stabilize the structurally unstable and active magnetic bearing system was computed. For controller design, the weighting functions putted on the input and output signals were chosen. For control design, the dynamics of the rotor and uncertain parameters were considered. The optimized control system by minimization of the H norm putted on transient process of the system was presented. The robust controller was designed with considered asymmetrically magnetic bearings, signal limits and power amplifiers dynamic. The success of the robust control is demonstrated through computer simulations and experimental results. Matlab-Simulink was used for the numerical simulation. The experimental results show the effectiveness of the control system as good vibrations reducing and robustness of the designed controller in all dynamic states.

A New Approach for Health Monitoring and Detection of Shaft Crack Using an Active Magnetic Actuator During Steady-State Rotor Operation

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Kasarda ◽  
T. Bash ◽  
D. Quinn ◽  
G. Mani ◽  
D. Inman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Natural Frequency ◽  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Vibration Monitoring ◽  
Rotating Shaft ◽  
Rotating System ◽  
Rotating Machine ◽  
Input Signals

This work demonstrates the capability of an Active Magnetic Bearing (AMB) to be used as an actuator for interrogating a system by applying multiple forces to a rotating shaft in order to monitor and evaluate the associated responses to these inputs. Similar to modal analysis techniques which apply input signals to static structures in order to monitor responses to those inputs, this approach allows for the measurement of both input and output response in a rotating system for evaluation. However, unlike these techniques, the procedure developed here allows for multiple forms of force inputs to be applied to a rotating structure. This procedure facilitates the development of new improved techniques for diagnosing subtle changes in machinery health or for identifying faults that would potentially go undetected by conventional methods before failure. Although it is expected that this approach can be used in rotors supported in AMBs, the technique developed here uses an AMB on the rotor in conjunction with conventional support bearings. Therefore, this approach has the potential to be used on any rotating machine that can be designed or retrofitted with a single AMB actuator. To demonstrate this approach experimentally, a notched shaft was chosen to represent a shaft crack for identification purposes. Three cases were examined, including a healthy (unnotched) shaft, and three cases of a shaft with a mid-span notch extending to a depth of 10%, 25%, and 40% of shaft diameter, respectively. During testing, excitations up to 1000 Hz were applied via one axis of the AMB actuator to the four rotor cases while the rotor was operating at a steady-state speed of 2400 rpm, and corresponding responses were recorded at the proximity probes. No changes in the 1st or 2nd natural frequencies were detected, but distinct shifts in the 3rd natural frequency were detected from the Frequency Response Function (FRF) data. Since the vast majority of rotating machinery are designed to operate below the 3rd natural frequency, the effect of the notch on the 3rd natural frequency would not have been identified without the application of excitation forces through the AMB actuator. This paper represents an introduction to the new health monitoring approach and results presented here demonstrate the viability of the technique for detecting shaft cracks that might otherwise go undetected in typical steady-state vibration monitoring approaches.

Commissioning and Control of the AMB Supported 3.5 kW Laboratory Gas Blower Prototype

2013 ◽  
Vol 198 ◽  
pp. 451-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafał P. Jastrzębski ◽  
Alexander Smirnov ◽  
Katja Hynynen ◽  
Janne Nerg ◽  
Jussi Sopanen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Permanent Magnet ◽  
Induction Motor ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Sensor Calibration ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Disturbance Analysis ◽  
And Control

This paper presents the practical results of the design analysis, commissioning, identification, sensor calibration, and tuning of an active magnetic bearing (AMB) control system for a laboratory gas blower. The presented step-by-step procedures, including modeling and disturbance analysis for different design choices, are necessary to reach the full potential of the prototype in research and industrial applications. The key results include estimation of radial and axial disturbance forces caused by the permanent magnet (PM) rotor and a discussion on differences between the unbalance forces resulting from the PM motor and the induction motor in the AMB rotor system.

Some Nonlinear Effects of Magnetic Bearings

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norbert Steinschaden ◽  
Helmut Springer
Keyword(s):  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Period Doubling ◽  
Path Following ◽  
Nonlinear Effects ◽  
Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Nonlinear Phenomena ◽  
Amb System ◽  
Large Rotor

Abstract In order to get a better understanding of the dynamics of active magnetic bearing (AMB) systems under extreme operating conditions a simple, nonlinear model for a radial AMB system is investigated. Instead of the common way of linearizing the magnetic forces at the center position of the rotor with respect to rotor displacement and coil current, the fully nonlinear force to displacement and the force to current characteristics are used. The AMB system is excited by unbalance forces of the rotor. Especially for the case of large rotor eccentricities, causing large rotor displacements, the behaviour of the system is discussed. A path-following analysis of the equations of motion shows that for some combinations of parameters well-known nonlinear phenomena may occur, as, for example, symmetry breaking, period doubling and even regions of global instability can be observed.

scholarly journals The Active Magnetic Bearing Enables Optimum Damping of Flexible Rotor

1984 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helmut Habermann ◽  
Maurice Brunet
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Rotation Axis ◽  
Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Flexible Rotor ◽  
Mechanical Contact ◽  
Electronic Control System ◽  
Electromagnetic Coils ◽  
Automatic Balancing ◽  
Ferromagnetic Ring

The active magnetic bearing is based on the use of forces created by a magnetic field to levitate the rotor without mechanical contact between the stationary and moving parts. A ferromagnetic ring fixed on the rotor “floats” in the magnetic fields generated by the electromagnets, which are mounted as two sets of opposing pairs. The current is transmitted to the electromagnetic coils through amplifiers. The four electromagnets control the rotor’s position in response to the signals transmitted from the sensors. The rotor is maintained in equilibrium under the control of the electromagnetic forces. Its position is determined by means of sensors which continuously monitor any displacements through an electronic control system. As in every control system, damping of the loop is provided by means of a phase advance command from one or more differenciating circuits of the position error signal. The capability of modifying the electromagnetic force both in terms of amplitude and phase leads to the benefit of specific properties for the application, in particular: - automatic balancing characterized by the rotation of the moving part around its main axis of inertia, and not around the axis of the bearings allowing operation without vibrations, - adjustable damping of the suspension allowing easy passing of the critical speeds of the rotor, - high and adjustable stiffness yielding maximum accuracy of rotor equilibrium position, - permanent diagnosis of machine operation due to the knowledge of all rotation characteristics (speed, loads on the bearings, position of the rotation axis, eccentricity, out-of-balance, disturbance frequency).

On the Use of Actively Controlled Auxiliary Bearings in Magnetic Bearing Systems

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iain S. Cade ◽  
M. Necip Sahinkaya ◽  
Clifford R. Burrows ◽  
Patrick S. Keogh
Keyword(s):  
Controller Design ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Frictional Heating ◽  
Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Contact Forces ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Physical Limit ◽  
Drop Tests ◽  
Auxiliary Bearing ◽  
And Control

Auxiliary bearings are used to prevent rotor/stator contact in active magnetic bearing systems. They are sacrificial components providing a physical limit on the rotor displacement. During rotor/auxiliary bearing contact significant forces normal to the contact zone may occur. Furthermore, rotor slip and rub can lead to localized frictional heating. Linear control strategies may also become ineffective or induce instability due to changes in rotordynamic characteristics during contact periods. This work considers the concept of using actively controlled auxiliary bearings in magnetic bearing systems. Auxiliary bearing controller design is focused on attenuating bearing vibration resulting from contact and reducing the contact forces. Controller optimization is based on the H∞ norm with appropriate weighting functions applied to the error and control signals. The controller is assessed using a simulated rotor/magnetic bearing system. Comparison of the performance of an actively controlled auxiliary bearing is made with that of a resiliently mounted auxiliary bearing. Rotor drop tests, repeated contact tests, and sudden rotor unbalance resulting in trapped contact modes, are considered.

scholarly journals 656 Study on Control System for Active Magnetic Bearing Considering Motions of Stator

2008 ◽  
Vol 2008 (0) ◽  
pp. _656-1_-_656-4_
Author(s):  
Yutaka MARUYAMA ◽  
Takeshi MIZUNO ◽  
Masaya TAKASAKI ◽  
Yuji ISHINO ◽  
Hironori KAMENO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearing

scholarly journals Study on Control System for Active Magnetic Bearing Considering Motions of Stator

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 954-965 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yutaka MARUYAMA ◽  
Takeshi MIZUNO ◽  
Masaya TAKASAKI ◽  
Yuji ISHINO ◽  
Hironori KAMENO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearing

scholarly journals Nonlinear Control of an Active Magnetic Bearing System Achieved Using a Fuzzy Control with Radial Basis Function Neural Network

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seng-Chi Chen ◽  
Van-Sum Nguyen ◽  
Dinh-Kha Le ◽  
Nguyen Thi Hoai Nam
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Radial Basis Function ◽  
Basis Function ◽  
Fuzzy Logic Controller ◽  
Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Highly Nonlinear ◽  
Radial Basis ◽  
Amb System

Studies on active magnetic bearing (AMB) systems are increasing in popularity and practical applications. Magnetic bearings cause less noise, friction, and vibration than the conventional mechanical bearings; however, the control of AMB systems requires further investigation. The magnetic force has a highly nonlinear relation to the control current and the air gap. This paper proposes an intelligent control method for positioning an AMB system that uses a neural fuzzy controller (NFC). The mathematical model of an AMB system comprises identification followed by collection of information from this system. A fuzzy logic controller (FLC), the parameters of which are adjusted using a radial basis function neural network (RBFNN), is applied to the unbalanced vibration in an AMB system. The AMB system exhibited a satisfactory control performance, with low overshoot, and produced improved transient and steady-state responses under various operating conditions. The NFC has been verified on a prototype AMB system. The proposed controller can be feasibly applied to AMB systems exposed to various external disturbances; demonstrating the effectiveness of the NFC with self-learning and self-improving capacities is proven.

scholarly journals Exploration of NDE Properties of AMB Supported Rotors for Structural Damage Detection

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerzy T. Sawicki ◽  
Dmitry L. Storozhev ◽  
John D. Lekki
Keyword(s):  
Structural Damage ◽  
Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Line Detection ◽  
Control Loop ◽  
Structural Damage Detection ◽  
Cracked Rotor ◽  
Rotating Shaft ◽  
On Line ◽  
Combination Frequencies

This paper addresses self-diagnostic properties of AMB (active magnetic bearing) supported rotors for on-line detection of the transverse crack on a rotating shaft. In addition to pure levitation, the rotor supporting bearing also serves as an actuator that transforms current signals additionally injected into the control loop into the superimposed specially selected excitation forces into the suspended rotor. These additional excitations induce combination frequencies in the rotor response, providing unique signatures for the presence of crack. The background of theoretical modeling, experimental and computer simulation results for the AMB supported cracked rotor with self-diagnostic excitation forces are presented and discussed.

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