Calnetix Technologies' High-Speed Active Magnetic Bearing Blower Reaches One-Year Operation Milestone
CERRITOS, Calif., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Calnetix Technologies today announced its first year of operation of a multi-year technology demonstration of its Four Bed Carbon Dioxide Scrubber (FBCO2) high-speed blower system onboard the International Space Station (ISS). During this initial year of operation, Calnetix Technologies worked hand-in-hand with NASA to continuously evaluate the FCBO2 blower's active magnetic bearing (AMB) system to ensure the highest levels of reliability and performance.
- During this initial year of operation, Calnetix Technologies worked hand-in-hand with NASA to continuously evaluate the FCBO2 blower's active magnetic bearing (AMB) system to ensure the highest levels of reliability and performance.
- Calnetix Technologies' magnetically levitated blower system was designed to replace the existing foil bearing blower system.
- Its blower system comprises a Momentum™ In-Line Blower integrated with active magnetic bearings and a Continuum™ Dual Controller that drives the blower.
- This dual controller consists of an active magnetic bearing (AMB) controller and a variable speed drive (VSD) motor controller integrated into a compact package.