Active Magnetic Control of Rotors

"Active Magnetic Control of Rotors" is a technical book that explores various control strategies based on magnetic actuators for rotating machines. It provides a comprehensive analysis of vibration control through magnetic dampers in different configurations, including active, semi-active, and self-sensing active magnetic damping. The author, Angelo Bonfitto, explains the design of the dampers as well as the underlying control laws. The second part of the book addresses levitation control based on active magnetic bearings of a miniaturized gyroscope for applications in automotive and aerospace engineering. It presents robust H-infinity controls and decentralized control concepts. The book offers a detailed overview of the technological advantages and challenges of magnetic actuators in rotor dynamics and provides insights into future developments and research directions.