Comparative Analysis of the Specific Characteristics of the Magnetic Bearings With HTS Elements Transactions on Applied Superconductivity

Selection of the most suitable design of the HTS bearing is based on the information about specific characteristics of existing constructions. One of the main parameters for comparison is a value of the specific axial and radial stiffness. The paper presents the results of calculation of the stiffness for different constructions of HTS bearing. Calculations were performed using the method of spatial integral equations and the model of superconducting properties confirmed by the experiments with the prototype of HTS bearing. Results of the research can be used for an effective selection of the HTS bearing construction for any device with magnetic suspension.