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Experimental investigations of a magnetic levitation system and the comparison with simulations

Beekman, J.L. (2016) Experimental investigations of a magnetic levitation system and the comparison with simulations.

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Abstract:Many modern systems, especially high precision mechanisms are equipped with a vibration isolator. Vibration isolators remove undesired vibrations from a system or reduce their amplitude as much as possible which improves the performance of the systems. These absorbers consist normally of a flexible support, for example a compression spring, while this research is focused on a different way to construct these vibration isolators. Magnets are used instead of springs and therefore a magnetic levitation system is achieved. A magnetic levitation system is based on the ‘quasi-zero stiffness’ principle and can be achieved by adding a positive stiffness to a negative stiffness which results in a lower natural frequency. In this research, the aim is to elaborate the theory and compare the experimental analysis to simulations. To do so, a new LABVIEW-program is written to communicate with the magnetic levitation system. Occurring errors are discussed as well as the influence of all the LABVIEW-components on the results. Magnets are measured and a curve fit is made to ensure the experiments are equal to the simulations. At last, transmissibility experiments were carried out and conclusions were drawn on the usefulness of this device.
Item Type:Essay (Master)
Clients:
University of Adelaide, Australia
Faculty:ET: Engineering Technology
Subject:52 mechanical engineering
Programme:Mechanical Engineering MSc (60439)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/71918
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