Advanced Design and Control Methods for Magnetic Levitation Systems
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2026 | Viewed by 1051
Special Issue Editors
Interests: magnetic bearings; maglev train; magnetic levitation motor; magnetic levitation vibration isolation platform; magnetic levitation flywheel
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Magnetic levitation (maglev) technology, characterized by non-contact operation, low energy loss, and high precision, has emerged as a core enabling technology in advanced manufacturing, rail transit, aerospace, and other critical industries. To foster cutting-edge innovation at the intersection of maglev technology and vibration control, this Special Issue invites contributions focusing on fundamental theories, key enabling technologies, and engineering applications of maglev systems. We welcome submissions from researchers worldwide to share novel findings and explore interdisciplinary development paths.
Scope of Contributions:
1. Magnetic Bearing Technology and Equipment:
Bearing Design: Multiphysics optimization of active/passive/hybrid/superconducting magnetic bearings.
Component Development: Innovative designs for high-precision sensors, high-frequency power amplifiers, and intelligent controllers.
System Modeling and Control: Dynamic modeling, parameter identification, and robust control strategies for maglev rotor systems.
Fault Diagnosis and Tolerance: AI-driven fault prediction algorithms, catastrophic dynamics analysis of backup bearings, and fault-tolerant control.
Industrial Applications: Engineering implementation of maglev blowers, compressors, spindles, flywheel energy storage systems, and levitation platforms.
Advanced Technologies: Self-sensing magnetic bearings, bearingless motors, and high-temperature superconducting maglev systems.
2. Maglev Transportation Systems:
System Design and Operation: Holistic design and lifecycle management of low-speed, high-speed, and hyperloop maglev transportation systems.
Vehicle and Track Engineering: Optimization of suspension/guidance systems, vehicle-track-bridge coupled dynamics, and track irregularity monitoring.
Propulsion and Power Supply: Linear motor control, contactless power transfer systems, and distributed energy management.
Intelligent Control and Communication: High-precision positioning/speed measurement, vehicle-ground cooperative control, and signal safety systems.
3. Emerging Maglev Technologies:
Industrial Innovations: Maglev planar motors, high-speed transmission lines, and precision positioning platforms.
Vibration Control: Active maglev isolation/damping systems with multi-objective optimization.
Specialized Equipment: Magnetic suspension wind tunnel balances, diamagnetic levitation devices, and space-based maglev systems.
Materials and Energy: Advanced materials for maglev applications and energy harvesting solutions.
Dr. Zhizhou Zhang
Prof. Dr. Chao Zhai
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- magnetic bearings
- maglev train
- magnetic levitation motor
- magnetic levitation vibration isolation platform
- magnetic levitation flywheel
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