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Energy-based fault detection for an auto-thermal reformer
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)
The effects of the so-called energy-crisis are being felt world-wide. Dwindling natural resources has seen an increase in research efforts to develop new energy efficient technologies, and to manage existing facilities ...
Development of an integrated co-processor based power electronic drive
(North-West University, 2008)
The McTronX research group at the North-West University is currently researching self-sensing techniques for Active Magnetic Bearings (AMB). The research is part of an ongoing effort to expand the knowledge base on AMBs ...
Cooperative control of an active magnetic bearing and sensorless drive system
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)
This thesis presents the cooperative control of an active magnetic bearing (AMB) and sensorless drive system. Traditionally, these two systems are considered as independent modular components within a larger system. The ...
Neuro-fuzzy techniques for intelligent control
(North-West University, 2006)
In this study the utilization of neuro-fuzzy techniques is investigated for the realisation of intelligent control. Neuro-fuzzy systems combine the learning capabilities of neural
networks with the rule based system ...
Model predictive control of a magnetically suspended flywheel energy storage system
(North-West University, 2012)
The goal of this dissertation is to evaluate the effectiveness of model predictive control (MPC) for a magnetically suspended flywheel energy storage uninterruptible power supply (FlyUPS). The reason this research topic ...
Robustness estimation of self-sensing active magnetic bearings via system identification
(North-West University, 2009)
Due to their frictionless operation active magnetic bearings (AMBs) are essential components in high-speed rotating machinery. Active magnetic control of a high speed rotating rotor requires precise knowledge of its position. ...
Single board computer based control of an active magnetic bearing
(North-West University, 2008)
The McTronX Research group at the North-West University is currently conducting research in the use of active magnetic bearings (AMBs) for a flywheel energy storage system (FESS). Together with this, the aim of this project ...
An integrated controller for an active magnetic bearing system
(North-West University, 2007)
An active magnetic bearing (AMB) involves the suspension of a rotor by means of electromagnetic actuators. An AMB system comprises actuators, position sensors, a controller and power amplifiers. Conventional position sensors ...
Comprehensive active magnetic bearing modelling taking rotor dynamics into account
(North-West University, 2008)
The McTronX Research Group at the North-West University is conducting research in the field of Active Magnetic Bearings (AMBs) with the aim of establishing a knowledge base for future industry consultation. AMBs are ...
An improved model for self-sensing heteropolar active magnetic bearings
(North-West University, 2007)
Active magnetic bearings (AMBs) use position feedback to actively control the forces generated by electromagnetic transducers, in order to realise stable suspension of a levitated object. The AMB concept is not new and ...