Magnetic Bearings Training
Basic courses in magnetic bearings and controls are vital for manufacturers and operators of machinery that use magnetic bearings. Knowledge of the causes and cures of magnetic bearing failures is vital to all personnel that come in contact with rotating machinery that use mag bearings.
Specific courses are tailored to the interest and depth requested by the participants.
Training Topics
Magnetic Materials
Thrust & Radial Actuators
Alternate Topologies: Homopolar, Semi-Passive, Passive
Standards and Diagnostics
Case Studies
Actuators
Sensors
Power Amplifiers
Fault Tolerance
Controllers
Auxiliary Bearings
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Basic Course
Basic courses in magnetic bearings are intended for electrical or mechanical engineers with no prior exposure to magnetic bearings.
Objectives include:
Understand the basic operation of magnetic bearings and their key components.
Be familiar with magnetic bearing standards and operational limits for a variety of machines.
Do preliminary assessment of the suitability of a given bearing design to a given application.
Understand common bearing faults and means of diagnosis.
Troubleshoot basic magnetic bearing problems.
Advanced Course
Advanced courses in magnetic bearings are intended for engineers with experience in rotating machinery dynamics and design.
Objectives include:
Audit the design of magnetic bearing systems.
Design or redesign magnetic bearings for a variety of applications.
Troubleshoot complex magnetic bearing problems.
Specialized Instructors
The team of course instructors has a unique blend of end-user, manufacturer and R&D backgrounds, allowing them to be unusually adept at making complex concepts accessible to personnel with a wide range of education and experience. The team of instructors includes:
Nathan Brown
Hunter Cloud
Guoxin Li
Eric Maslen