The development and use of a large Magnetic Suspension and Balance System (MSBS) in wind tunnels is examined, discussing NASA-sponsored research to develop a large MSBS, and the 2 MSBS already in use. The MSBS holds the model in an arbitrary position in the wind tunnel test section and measures the forces and moments acting on the model. Technologies for building a large MSBS have been developed, and research is being done to reduce building costs. Magnetic suspension is advantageous because it completely eliminates interference from mechanical support systems such as stings or struts and it allows for easy rotation and translation of the model. Advances allowing operation at higher temperatures, probably using liquid nitrogen instead of liquid helium may reduce the cost of MSBS operation. A large MSBS would require power controllers with capacity up to 10 MW, efficiency approaching 98 percent and the ability to reverse the sign of both voltage and current. Technologies include the electro-magnetic position sensor, model positioning sensing, digital controller, and a precalibrated resistance strain-gage balance.


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    Titel :

    Super magnets for large tunnels


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    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1988-06-01



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    Sprache :

    Englisch




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