摘要 |
<p>An energy conversion and storage device which comprises a rotor (5) comprising a tubular body portion and a stator (7) comprising one or more electric coils whereby electrical energy may be applied to and extracted from the device when the rotor (5) is rotating relative to the stator (7), the stator (7) being disposed within the rotor (5) co-axially therewith and means (13, 14, 15, 17) for electromagnetically suspending the rotor (5) whilst rotating relative to the stator (7), wherein the said suspension means includes active electromagnetic bearings (15, 17) at least one of which comprises at least one electromagnet comprising a control coil (L1) for controlling suspension of the rotor (5) and means (L2) electrically connected to the control coil (L1) but not forming a separate transducer for sensing a parameter related to the position of the rotor (5) and relative to the electromagnet (15, 17).</p> |