Electromagnetic suspension of vertical turbomachine for GT-MHR nuclear power plant

The report contains consideration of magnetic bearings for a turbomachine rotor suspension in the GT-MHR nuclear power plant (NPP). Major parameters and overall arrangement of the turbomachine are given. Unique features of the turbomachine rotor characteristics are highlighted. The use of full electromagnetic suspension for the turbomachine rotor is validated. The report identifies problems to be solved for creation of the electromagnetic suspension and ways of their solution. Need for conduction of a whole number of investigations is noted. The concept of rotor scaled model application for development of electromagnetic suspension is described