Abstract-The Center for Electromechanics (CEM) at the University of Texas is engaged in the development of a comprehensive power system model in order to address several challenging issues facing the development of a viable and effective integrated power system architecture for future naval platforms. The power system under consideration reflects the notional DD power system architecture and is developed in the Matlab/Simulink environment. System components such as motors and generators are modeled using parameters based on actual machine design and analysis work performed at CEM. Simulation results of models including permanent-magnet propulsion motors and generators with simple reconfiguration scenarios simulating loss and recovery of power to propulsion and vital loads are presented.
Abstract--To minimize CHPS flywheel size and mass, a topology was chosen in which the rotating portion of the flywheel is located outside the stationary components. Accordingly, magnetic bearing actuators are required which share this "inside-out" configuration. Because of inherent low loss and nearly linear force characteristics, UT-CEM has designed and analyzed permanent magnet bias bearing actuators for this application. To verify actuator performance, a non-rotating bearing test fixture was designed and built which permits measurement of static and dynamic force. An active magnetic bearing (AMB) control system was designed to provide robust, efficient magnetic levitation of the CHPS rotor over a wide range of operating speeds and disturbance inputs, while minimizing the occurrence of backup bearing touchdowns. This paper discusses bearing system requirements, actuator and controller design, and predicted performance; it also compares theoretical vs. measured actuator characteristics.
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