Pierre Kenfack
Electric Motor Design and Analysis Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques Advanced Thermodynamic Systems and Engines Advanced DC-DC Converters Optimal Power Flow Distribution Power System Reliability and Maintenance Electricity Theft Detection Techniques Electrical and Electronic Engineering Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment Mechanical Engineering Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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Université de Montpellier

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University College of Technology

2025 - Present

University of Douala

2022 - Present

University of Buea

2020 - Present
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GJRE

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University of Buea

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Linear Parallelepipedic Electric Machine: Static Study of the Moving Plate

Article August 28, 2020

Magnetic suspension, which replaces a mechanical guide means with a magnetic guide system, allows much lower losses. Magnetic suspension is a perfect candidate for holding and guiding the moving plate (rotor) of the linear parallelepipedic electric machine. It is an innovative solution to replace either conventional ball bearings or very sophisticated and expensive active magnetic bearings. The passive centering device with permanent magnets is used because it is combined with a system for compensating friction forces. In order to master the stable control of the centering device, we need to know all its static characteristics (without rotational movement). The normal force is calculated by the finite element method using the ANSYS MAXWELL software.