Objectives
Students will gain knowledge of the physical principles of magnetic suspension
(such as active magnetic bearings, passive magnetic bearings, and bearingless-motor rotors) and
magnetic levitation (such as low-speed industrial MAGLEV transporters, clean-room conveyors, and
contactless elevators). Students will be able to model and analyze these system components,
including relevant sensors; plan system-level application designs; perform electromagnetic design
and basic mechanical modelling; derive electromagnetic actuator and control-plant models;
understand inner-loop control challenges; and design outer-loop position controllers for suspension
and levitation systems. Students will also become familiar with recent technology trends and
application areas in magnetic suspension and levitation.
- Opettaja
Rafal Jastrzebski