# Superconducting magnetic bearings simulation using an H-formulation finite element model

@article{Quval2018SuperconductingMB,
title={Superconducting magnetic bearings simulation using an H-formulation finite element model},
author={Lo{\"i}c Qu{\'e}val and Kun Liu and Wenjiao Yang and V{\'i}ctor M R Zerme{\~n}o and Guangtong Ma},
journal={Superconductor Science and Technology},
year={2018},
volume={31}
}
• Published 18 March 2018
• Physics
• Superconductor Science and Technology
The modeling of superconducting magnetic bearings (SMBs) is of great significance for predicting and optimizing their levitation performance before construction. Although much effort has been made in this area, there still remains some space for improvements. Thus the goal of this work is to report a flexible, fast and trustworthy H-formulation finite element model. First the methodology for modeling and calibrating both bulk-type and stack-type SMBs is summarized. Then its effectiveness for…

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