• 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.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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• 2007.11a
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• pp.82-87
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• 2007

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 for Maglev train has been recently studied in order to increase the levitation capability. This paper is focused on analytical method of the magnetic levitation system using Halbach array magnet. The suitability of the proposed method is verified with comparing to a finite element method. From this study, it is confirmed that the proposed method provides a reasonable solution with a little analysis time to the finite element method and the magnetic levitation system using Halbach array magnet is stable dynamically.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers B
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• v.55 no.9
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• pp.465-471
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• 2006

In this paper, a synchronous permanent magnet planar motor (SPMPM) with Halbach array is proposed. First, we give the equations of the magnetic scalar potential and a series of boundary conditions. The magnetization and flux density distribution of Halbach array are obtained by analytical method; then, the characteristics of this SPMPM such as inductance, back-EMF, and thrust are evaluated. At last, the experiment results are used to verify the analysis property of this SPMPM. By comparison, it can be concluded that the analysis of SPMPM with Halbach magnet array is credible and feasible.

• Journal of Magnetics
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.370-374
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• 2013

This paper introduces an innovative hybrid array consisting of both permanent and electro magnets. It will enable us to develop an active control mechanism for underdamped electro-dynamic suspension (EDS) Maglev systems. The proposed scheme is based on the Halbach array configuration which takes the major technical advantage from the original Halbach characteristics: a strongly concentrated magnetic field on one side of the array and a cancelled field on the opposite side. In addition, the unique feature of the proposed concept only differs from the Halbach array with permanent magnets. The total magnetic field of the array can be actively controlled through the current of the electro-magnet's coils. As a result, the magnetic force produced by the proposed hybrid array can also be controlled actively. This study focuses on the magnetic characteristics and capability of the proposed array as compared to the basic Halbach concept. The results show that the proposed array is capable of producing not only an equivalent suspension force of the basic Halbach permanent magnet array but also a controlled mode. Consequently, the effectiveness of the proposed array confirms that this study can be used as a technical framework to develop an active control mechanism for an EDS Maglev system.

• The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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• v.63 no.12
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• pp.1732-1736
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• 2014

Generally, traction motors for railway vehicles are inferior to that of electric vehicle in terms of output density. Traction motors for railway vehicles are relatively free of spatial constraints than motors electric vehicles, but in terms of whole system efficiency, increasing output density of traction motor is helpful. In this paper, using Halbach magnet array structure, output density of traction motor for 40kW class tram was elevated. This paper introduce detailed design process of the Halbach magnet array structure applied model, and check the affects on output characteristics by parameters like rotor shape, airgap diameter and pole ratio. Also, electrical output characteristics were compared between typical SPMSM model and Halbach magnet array model, which has same output size.

• 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.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2006.04b
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• pp.127-129
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• 2006

In this paper, a synchronous permanent magnet planar motor (SPMPM) with Halbach array is proposed for its high energy density. The magnetization and flux density distribution are obtainedby magnet scalar potential the characteristics such as inductance, back-EMF and thrust are evaluated. It can be concluded that the analysis of SPMPM with Halbach magnet array is credible and feasible.

• Journal of international Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems
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• v.2 no.1
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• pp.1-8
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• 2013

Surface permanent magnet-type vernier motors with three magnet array-type rotors (parallel magnetized type, repulsion type, and Halbach type) are compared based on the pull-out torque. It was clarified that increasing the rotor radius increases the pull-out torque at a fixed three-phase alternating voltage. The mechanism for the pull-out torque increase on each magnet array type was different, when the effects of the increase were analyzed based on an induced electromotive force and a synchronous reactance. As a result, the design of the Halbach-type rotor was found to be especially effective for achieving high pull-out torque, because this array type achieves a large induced electromotive force $E_0$ and a small synchronous reactance $x_s$.

• Journal of Magnetics
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• v.15 no.3
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• pp.143-147
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• 2010

Rotary-type voice coil motors are widely used as actuators in hard disk drives. The recent trend toward higher density and smaller form factors in data storage devices requires performance improvement of the voice coil motor. In this study, we introduce a Halbach magnet array to the voice coil motor in order to increase the force generation. The Halbach magnetic circuit outperforms the conventional magnetic circuit due to the confined magnetic flux. To investigate the performance of the Halbach magnetic circuit, we analyze air gap flux density with the various shapes and thickness of the magnets using 3-dimensional finite element analysis. Consequently the optimum shape of the Halbach magnetic circuit is proposed. Simulations and experimental results proved effectiveness of the proposed magnet array in the voice coil motor for a commercial hard disk drive.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 2010.11a
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• pp.503-504
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• 2010