Modeling and Analysis of Hybrid Permanent Magnet Type Bearingless Motor

The traditional bearingless permanent magnet synchronous motor has complex decoupling control problems. To overcome the drawbacks above, a novel hybrid permanent magnet type bearingless motor (HPMTBM) is proposed in this paper, which has integrated the merits of hybrid excitation permanent magnet motor and magnetic bearings. The main advantages of this HPMTBM are the simple control mechanism and the low power consumption. First, the principle and theoretical background of this motor are introduced. Then, the mathematical models of radial suspension force and torque are established using Maxwell stress tensor method, and air-gap magnetic fields, radial suspension forces are calculated by finite-element analysis. Finally, the prototype motor is designed and constructed. The radial suspension forces and rotor radial displacements are tested. The simulation and experimental results show the feasibility of the proposed HPMTBM.