HTS SYSTEMS
Superconducting Magnetic Bearing (SMB)
1 – Bulk superconductor, 2 – Permanent magnet, 3 – Cryostat
ADVANTAGES
- self-stabilizing
- unlimited speed
- non-contact
- wear-resistant, no particle
- low noise and vibration
- low energy consumption
- no sudden break-down
- environmentally friendly
- suitable for clean room and operation under extreme conditions, steam, vacuum, aggressive chemicals
APPLICATION
- High-speed maglev demonstrators
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil “Cobra”
- Chengdu, China “MagLev”
- Dresden, Germany “SupraTrans II”
- Magnetic coupling and manipulation
- Rotating bearing for HTS magnetic coupling
- Flywheel energy storage systems and rotary machines
- Motors and generators