The maximum radial forces are 4700 N, resulting in a magnetic pressure of 6 N/cm² (axial 13 N/cm²). The bearing consists of about 5 kg melt textured YBCO which enables to levitate 1000 kg. The magnetic
levitation efficiency approaches a surprising 1: 200 value.
Fig. Axial and radial forces: 1000 kg axial; 470 kg radial
Fig. Experimental set - up of damping
Fig. Axial forces: 72 K; maximum load 1000 kg
Fig. Radial damping factor as a function of the temperature
