Abstract
In this report, a novel magnetic levitated bearing suitable for Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT) is introduced, fabricated and tested. The bearing system generates a magnetic force, which can support the weight of the wind turbine rotor. A Finite Element Method (FEM) simulation shows how low the torque of this bearing is. A small scale prototype model of this novel magnetic levitated bearing system was constructed and tested successfully. The test results show how low the torque of this novel bearing is.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 148-153 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Applied Energy |
Volume | 90 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2012 |
Keywords
- Magnetic bearing
- Magnetic levitation
- Permanent magnet
- Repulsion
- VAWT
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- General Energy