Axial magnetic bearing for centrifugal refrigerant compressor

    公开(公告)号:US11682944B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-20

    申请号:US17791586

    申请日:2020-02-20

    Applicant: DANFOSS A/S

    CPC classification number: H02K7/09 F16C32/0465 F25B31/026

    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an axial magnetic bearing for a centrifugal refrigerant compressor, and a corresponding system and method. A centrifugal refrigerant compressor system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an impeller connected to a shaft, and a magnetic bearing system supporting the shaft. The magnetic bearing system includes an axial magnetic bearing, which itself includes a first permanent magnet configured to generate a first bias flux, a second permanent magnet axially spaced-apart from the first permanent magnet and configured to generate a second bias flux, and an electromagnet. The electromagnet includes a coil arranged radially outward of the first and second permanent magnets, and the electromagnet is configured to selectively generate either a first control flux or a second control flux to apply a force to the shaft in a first axial direction or second axial direction opposite the first axial direction, respectively.

    REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR INCLUDING INSULATION FOR MAGNETIC BEARING ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20220260082A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-18

    申请号:US17574606

    申请日:2022-01-13

    Applicant: Danfoss A/S

    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a refrigerant compressor including a magnetic bearing assembly, and more particularly, to insulation for use in connection with the magnetic bearing assembly. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a refrigerant compressor including an electric motor configured to rotationally drive an impeller via a shaft, and a radial magnetic bearing assembly including a lamination stack coated with an epoxy material.

    Refrigerant compressor including insulation for magnetic bearing assembly

    公开(公告)号:US11698076B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-11

    申请号:US17574606

    申请日:2022-01-13

    Applicant: Danfoss A/S

    CPC classification number: F04D25/06 F04D29/048 F16C32/048 H02K7/09

    Abstract: A refrigerant compressor includes a magnetic bearing assembly including insulation for the coils and lamination stack of the assembly. The lamination stack includes coil apertures extending axially between opposed axial faces. An insert partially extends into a first coil aperture to prevent direct contact between first and second coils. The insert includes a first leg extending into a slot formed in the lamination stack and a second leg radially spaced-apart from the first leg with the second leg extending axially into the first coil aperture. An annular cover having first and second legs extends into respective slots and apertures of the lamination stack. A second annular cover is provided on the opposite face of the coils that is connected to free ends of the second legs. The lamination stack and coils are coated with an insulative material such as epoxy.

    TEMPERATURE RANGE EXTENSION FOR ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR

    公开(公告)号:US20250020134A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-16

    申请号:US18751472

    申请日:2024-06-24

    Applicant: DANFOSS A/S

    Abstract: An electric compressor includes an electric motor including a rotor and stator and a shaft rotating with the rotor to drive a compressor impeller. Bearings support the shaft. A housing encloses the impeller shaft, the bearings and the electric motor, and a sensor for sensing a condition within the housing. A control for the electric motor receives information from the sensor indicative of the potential of migrated refrigerant when the electric motor is not running. The control is operable to actuate a countermeasure to deliver heat into the housing to boil off the migrated refrigerant. A method is also disclosed.

    STEP SEAL FOR REFRIGERANT COMPRESSORS

    公开(公告)号:US20220213896A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-07-07

    申请号:US17546161

    申请日:2021-12-09

    Applicant: Danfoss A/S

    Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a refrigerant compressor, including: a stator; a rotor configured to rotate with respect to the stator; and at least one step seal between the rotor and the stator, wherein the step seal includes a first tooth and a second tooth extending from the rotor toward the stator, wherein a downstream surface of the first tooth and an upstream surface of the second tooth are arranged at an angle relative to one another, wherein the angle is less than 90°.

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