• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.35 no.4
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• pp.353-358
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• 2011

In this paper, we describe a process for optimally designing a ring-type permanent magnet thrust bearing. The bearing consists of two sets of permanent magnet rings. One set is located inside the other set. An axial offset between the two sets creates axial force, which results in a thrust bearing function. In order to realize an optimal design of the bearing where the required load capacity of the bearing is achieved with the least magnet volume, we derived analytical design equations by adopting the equivalent current sheet (ECS) method. We considered the following two types of magnet arrays: axial arrays and Halbach arrays. These two types of arrays are optimized using the analytical design equations. The results of the optimization are verified using three dimensional (3D) finite element analyses (FEA). The results show that the Halbach array can achieve the required load capacity with less amount of permanent magnet than the axial array does. The efficacy of the ECS method is also verified by using 3D FEA. It is found that the accuracy of ECS method is more sensitive to the underlying assumptions for the Halbach array than for the axial array.

• Journal of the Korean Magnetics Society
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.58-65
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• 2015

This paper deals with the generating characteristic analysis of permanent magnet linear generator (PMLG) with double-sided Halbach magnet array mover and three phases concentrated stator windings by using analytical method. On the basis of a magnetic vector potential and Maxwell's equations, governing equations are obtained, and magnetization modeling for Halbach magnet array is performed analytically by using the Fourier series. And then, we obtain electrical parameters such as back-EMF constant, resistance, and coil inductance based on magnetic field calculations. Finally, analytical results for generating performance are confirmed by comparing with finite element analysis results.

• Transactions of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering
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• v.17 no.11
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• pp.1077-1085
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• 2007

Typically, three types of levitation technologies are applied to magnetic levitation systems: electromagnetic suspension, electrodynamic suspension, and hybrid electromagnetic suspension. A Halbach array is a special arrangement of permanent magnets which augments the magnetic field on one side of the device while cancelling the field to near zero on the other side. The application of this Halbach array magnet to the electrodynamic suspension has been recently studied in order to increase the levitation capability. This paper is focused on an analytical method of the magnetic levitation system using Halbach array magnet. The suitability of the proposed method is verified with comparing to the finite element method. In addition, dynamic stability of the magnetic levitation system is discussed. From this study, it is confirmed that the proposed method provides a reasonable solution with less computation time compared to the finite element method and the magnetic levitation system using Halbach array magnet is stable dynamically.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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• v.41 no.1
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• pp.47-51
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• 2017

Recently international cooperations are formed to deal with the environmental pollution of the atmosphere generated by the vapor compression refrigeration system. A refrigeration technique, which can replace existing CFC refrigerants that are the main cause of environmental contamination, has received greater attention. Magnetic refrigeration is a refrigeration technique using the magnetocaloric effect of the magnetic material, and is an eco-friendly refrigeration technology using the solid refrigerant instead of CFC refrigerants. Also it is regarded as an efficient refrigeration system to generate temperature difference between high and low sides using the temperature change of magnetic refrigerants according to the change of magnetic field, instead of using power-consuming and noisy compressor. In this paper, we introduce the magnetic refrigeration apparatus using concentric Halbach cylinder permanent magnets and the experimental results using the apparatus.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2003.10b
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• pp.72-74
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• 2003

This paper presents a design and analysis solutions for the general class of iron-cored permanent magnet linear synchronous motor with Halbach (PMLSM). In our design and analysis, rotor consisting of permanent magnets rotor and slot less iron-cored coil stator are treated in a uniform way via vector potential. For one such motor structure, we give analytical formulas for its magnetic field, back electromotive force, inductance of winding coil, and trust force. We also provide performance comparisons of three types according to iron-cored and PM array.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1996.07a
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• pp.71-73
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• 1996

Klaus Halbach has suggested the novel permanent magnet array using advanced analytical approaches in 1979. We utilize this Halbach array to compose the field system of high speed motor-generator. The ferro-magnetic materials of the electric machines cause the fatal energy loses in high frequency. But Halbach array enables to make the various field distribution without ferro-magnetic materials. Therefore, the energy loses can be reduced. This paper presents the magnetic characterics of Halbach array and the application to the motor-generator.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1997.07a
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• pp.24-26
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• 1997

A new permanent magnet has been suggested the novel permanent magnet array using advanced analytical approaches in 1979 by Klaus Halbach. In this paper, the Halbach array is utilized to compose the field system. The ferro-magnetic materials of the electric machines cause the fatal energy loses in high frequency. But Halbach any enables to make the various field distribution without ferro-magnetic materials. This paper presents the magnetic characteristics are analyzed by the analytical method and FEM in case that the field system is composed of the Halbach array.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.37 no.3
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• pp.359-364
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• 2013

In order to use a linear vibration motor for the actuator of a haptic interface, the motor must provide a higher reaction rate and longer service life than typical rotational motors with an eccentric mass. In this paper, we propose a linear vibration motor that is equipped with a voice-coil actuator and permanent-magnet springs. To concentrate the magnetic flux in the actuator, a Halbach-style magnetization pattern is used. Permanent-magnet springs replace mechanical springs to help increase the service life. We use the method of equivalent current sheets and the method of images to analyze and model the proposed vibration motor. These methods are validated using finite element analyses and experiments. A prototype motor is designed and fabricated. Tests with the prototype show the feasibility of the proposed linear vibration motor.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2001.07b
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• pp.892-894
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• 2001

This paper presents analysis linear Halbach array. For the theoretical aspects of this paper, the time variation of electric field related quantities is insignificant. A result of analytical method to calculate the magnetic flux density compared with a result of numerical method. Also when linear Halbach array moves above a closed loop, a developed force between linear Halbach array and a closed loop is analyzed.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• summer
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• pp.1061-1063
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• 2004

This paper deals with the application of cylindrical Halbach array to a PM motor capable of producing pure rotary motion, pure linear motion, or helical motion, The proposed motor consists of an exterior polar Halbach array for a rotary motion and interior cylindrical Halbach array for a linear one. The two- dimensional space harmonic method is employed for predicting the electromagnetic characteristics, with reference to the following parameters as variables: magnetic field, torque/thrust and back emf.