scholarly journals Investigation of a 2-DOF Active Magnetic Bearing Actuator for Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Thruster Application

Actuators ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Muhammad Abdul Ahad ◽  
Sarvat M. Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Underwater Vehicle ◽  
Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Linear Quadratic ◽  
Reference Tracking ◽  
Unmanned Underwater Vehicle ◽  
Performance Specifications ◽  
Amb System ◽  
Intractable Problem

In this work, a novel application of Active Magnetic Bearing (AMB) is proposed to integrate AMB in the Magnetically Coupled Thruster (MCT) assembly for underwater application. In this study, a 2-Degree-Of-Freedom (DOF) AMB is developed and investigated for the MCT of an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV). The paper presents the detailed electro-mechanical modeling of the in-house developed AMB system. The intractable problem of rotor suspension and rotation with opposing pairs of electromagnets is considered. A Linear Quadratic Gaussian (LQG) controller is designed and analyzed in the frequency domain for the stabilization of the open-loop unstable AMB for MCT. The performance specifications of the controller, such as reference tracking and disturbance rejection are achieved and evaluated through real-time implementation of the controller. The compensator also performed reasonably well during the dynamic operations, i.e., when the rotor-propeller assembly was spun at 1500 rpm. This rotor speed is needed to generate a thrust of 40–45 N and up to 1 m/s forward velocity, which is necessary to propel the UUV under consideration. By deploying AMB in MCT assembly, it is anticipated that problems associated with the conventional directly coupled thruster operating in harsh underwater environment, such as water ingress into electronics compartment, rusting, lubrication, and vibrations would be eliminated.

A Neural Network-Based Closed Loop Identification of a Magnetic Bearings System

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose´ Medina ◽  
Mo´nica Parada ◽  
Victor Guzma´n ◽  
Luis Medina ◽  
Sergio Di´az
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Magnetic Bearing ◽  
External Input ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearing ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Closed Loop Identification ◽  
Artificial Neural Network Ann ◽  
Amb System

This paper deals with the identification of a radial-type active magnetic bearing (AMB) system using Artificial Neural Network (ANN). Identification and validation experiments are performed on a laboratory magnetic bearing system. Since the electromechanical configuration is inherently unstable, the identification data is gathered while the AMB is operating in closed loop with a controller in the loop. From this data, the identification procedure generates an open-loop plant model. A NNARX (Neural network autoregressive external input model) structure is proposed and evaluated for emulating the system’s dynamic. The model is implemented by a Neural network, constructed using a multilayer perceptron (MLP) topology, and trained using as inputs the rotor’s displacements and excitation currents. Validation tests are performed under perturbation conditions (impact applied on the rotor). Results show that the neural network based model presented here is a powerful tool for dynamic plant’s identification, and that it could be also suitable for robust control application.

Cancelling Gyroscopic Effects in AMB Systems With Flexible Rotors via Modal Feedback

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alican Sahinkaya ◽  
Jerzy T. Sawicki
Keyword(s):  
Feedback Control ◽  
Controller Design ◽  
Sensory Information ◽  
Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
State Feedback Control ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Flexible Rotors ◽  
Amb System ◽  
Gyroscopic Effects

Abstract For active magnetic bearing (AMB) systems with rotors having significant polar to transverse moments of inertia ratio, the influence of gyroscopic effects needs to be considered in controller design procedures to prevent excessive vibrations and potential instability during operation. This consideration leads to conservative controllers due to large uncertainties caused by the rotational speed range of the rotor, or gain-scheduled controllers that require larger computational power, both of which are not desirable. A cross-feedback control has been applied in the literature to compensate for the gyroscopic effects of AMB systems with rigid rotors. However, the method is not applicable to AMB systems with flexible rotors due to lack of full-state sensory information and under actuation. This paper proposes a novel modal state feedback control as an addon controller for AMB systems with flexible rotors to compensate for the gyroscopic effects of selected modes. The aim of the add-on controller is to alter the open loop AMB system such that the open loop dynamics presents reduced gyroscopic effects of the selected modes from a controller point of view, reducing the uncertainties in the model for robust controller design. The proposed approach is demonstrated on an AMB rotor test rig with a rotor configuration featuring noticeable gyroscopic effects. The comparison of the frequency response data of the open loop AMB system with and without the proposed add-on controller shows the feasibility of the approach.

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.

Dynamic Analysis of Flexible Rotor Suspended by Active Magnetic Bearings With LQR Controller

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yixin Su ◽  
Yanhui Ma ◽  
Qian Shi ◽  
Suyuan Yu
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Beam Theory ◽  
Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Flexible Rotor ◽  
Linear Quadratic ◽  
State Response ◽  
Lagrange’S Equation ◽  
Linear Quadratic Regulation ◽  
Lqr Controller

Dynamic characteristics of active magnetic bearing (AMB)-flexible rotor system are closely related to control law. To analyze dynamic characteristics of flexible rotor suspended by AMBs with linear quadratic regulation (LQR) controller, a simple and effective method based on numerical calculation of unbalanced response is proposed in this article. The model of flexible rotor is established based upon Euler-Bernoulli beam theory and Lagrange’s equation. Disc on the rotor and its Gyro effect are taken into account. LQR controller based on error and its derivative is developed to control electromagnetic force of AMB at each degree of freedom (DOF) in real time. Under the unbalanced exciting force, the steady-state response and transient response in time domain of each node of flexible rotor at 0–4000 rad/s are calculated numerically. The critical speeds of rotor are obtained by identification method quickly and easily.

Dynamic Modeling and Analysis of Active Magnetic Bearings

2014 ◽  
Vol 494-495 ◽  
pp. 685-688
Author(s):  
Rong Gao ◽  
Gang Luo ◽  
Cong Xun Yan
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Characteristic ◽  
Dynamic Modeling ◽  
Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Magnetic Bearings ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearings ◽  
Modeling And Analysis ◽  
Amb System ◽  
Mathematics Method

Active magnetic bearing (AMB) system is a complex integrated system including mechanics, electronic and magnetism. In order to research for the basic dynamic characteristic of rotor supported by AMB, it is necessary to present mathematics method. The dynamics formula of AMB is established using theory means of dynamics of rotator and mechanics of vibrations. At the same tine, the running stability of rotor is analyzed and the example is presented in detail.

scholarly journals Nonlinear Vibrations of a Rotor-Active Magnetic Bearing System with 16-Pole Legs and Two Degrees of Freedom

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Zhang ◽  
R. Q. Wu ◽  
B. Siriguleng
Keyword(s):  
Perturbation Method ◽  
Electromagnetic Force ◽  
Nonlinear Vibrations ◽  
Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Time Varying ◽  
Asymptotic Perturbation Method ◽  
Amb System ◽  
Asymptotic Perturbation ◽  
Quadratic And Cubic Nonlinearities

The asymptotic perturbation method is used to analyze the nonlinear vibrations and chaotic dynamics of a rotor-active magnetic bearing (AMB) system with 16-pole legs and the time-varying stiffness. Based on the expressions of the electromagnetic force resultants, the influences of some parameters, such as the cross-sectional area Aα of one electromagnet and the number N of windings in each electromagnet coil, on the electromagnetic force resultants are considered for the rotor-AMB system with 16-pole legs. Based on the Newton law, the governing equation of motion for the rotor-AMB system with 16-pole legs is obtained and expressed as a two-degree-of-freedom system with the parametric excitation and the quadratic and cubic nonlinearities. According to the asymptotic perturbation method, the four-dimensional averaged equation of the rotor-AMB system is derived under the case of 1 : 1 internal resonance and 1 : 2 subharmonic resonances. Then, the frequency-response curves are employed to study the steady-state solutions of the modal amplitudes. From the analysis of the frequency responses, both the hardening-type nonlinearity and the softening-type nonlinearity are observed in the rotor-AMB system. Based on the numerical solutions of the averaged equation, the changed procedure of the nonlinear dynamic behaviors of the rotor-AMB system with the control parameter is described by the bifurcation diagram. From the numerical simulations, the periodic, quasiperiodic, and chaotic motions are observed in the rotor-active magnetic bearing (AMB) system with 16-pole legs, the time-varying stiffness, and the quadratic and cubic nonlinearities.

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 Transient Response Technique Applied to Active Magnetic Bearing Machinery During Rotor Drop

1996 ◽  
Vol 118 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Ishii ◽  
R. Gordon Kirk
Keyword(s):  
Transient Response ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Contact Point ◽  
Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Flexible Rotor ◽  
Theoretical Formulation ◽  
Rolling Element ◽  
Bearing Design ◽  
Amb System

The active magnetic bearing (AMB) is a relatively new technology which has many advantages compared with conventional bearing design. In an AMB system, the rolling-element back-up bearings are indispensable to protect the magnetic bearing rotor and stator, and other stationary seals along the rotor shaft. In this paper, a theoretical formulation is proposed and solved numerically to examine the transient response of the flexible rotor, from the time just previous to when the AMB shuts down and including the rotor drop onto the back-up bearing. The backward whirl of the rotor, which may lead to the destructive damage of the machinery, has been analytically predicted at very light support damping and very high support damping. Also, the vibration due to the nonlinearity of the contact point geometry has been included in the analysis. The influence of the support damping on the displacement of the disk and also the contact force between the journal and the inner-race of the back-up bearing have been computed for various rotor system parameters. By comparing these results with the optimum support damping for the simple flexible rotor model, it is shown that this support damping optimization can be applicable for specifying the required optimum range of support damping for the back-up bearings of AMB systems.

Destabilization of Forward Rub in Rotor Magnetic Bearing Systems Using Actively Controlled Auxiliary Bearings

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iain S. Cade ◽  
M. Necip Sahinkaya ◽  
Clifford R. Burrows ◽  
Patrick S. Keogh
Keyword(s):  
Design Feature ◽  
Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Active Magnetic Bearing ◽  
Loop Control ◽  
Bending Mode ◽  
Operating Limits ◽  
Auxiliary Bearing ◽  
Contact Free ◽  
Bearing System

During fault conditions, rotor displacements in magnetic bearing systems may potentially exceed safety/operating limits. Hence it is a common design feature to incorporate auxiliary bearings adjacent to the magnetic bearings for the prevention of rotor/stator contact. During fault conditions the rotor may come into contact with the auxiliary bearings, which may lead to continuous rub type orbit responses. In particular, forward rub responses may become persistent. This paper advances the methodology by considering an actively controlled auxiliary bearing system. An open-loop control strategy is adopted to provide auxiliary bearing displacements that destabilize established forward rub orbit responses. A theoretical approach is undertaken to identify auxiliary bearing motion limits at which forward rub responses become unstable. Experimental validation is then undertaken using a rotor/active magnetic bearing system with an actively controlled auxiliary bearing system under piezoelectric actuation. Two different operating speeds below the first bending mode of the rotor are considered and the applied harmonic displacements of the auxiliary bearing are shown to be effective in restoring contact free levitation.

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