直线电机支承结构导磁扰动对制冷机性能的影响

Influence of Magnetic Permeability Disturbance in Supporting Structure of Linear Motor on Cryocooler Performance

  • 摘要: 随着高工作温度红外探测器对微型低温制冷机性能要求的不断提升,直线电机作为线性斯特林制冷机的核心驱动部件,其电磁特性稳定性对整机功耗与一致性具有重要影响。针对工程批产中支承结构(如线圈架、端盖、动磁架)因材料杂质或工艺缺陷而意外呈现导磁特性所引发的电磁扰动问题,本文系统研究了支承结构导磁对直线电机磁路分布、电磁弹簧刚度、比推力及制冷机性能的影响。通过Ansoft Maxwell建立动磁式直线电机的轴对称电磁场模型,仿真分析了导磁条件下磁力线畸变、静平衡点偏移及电磁力非对称特性。实验制备了非导磁(μr<1.05)与导磁(μr≈1.20~1.25)两种状态样机,测试其电磁弹簧刚度、比推力、空载电流、撞缸功率及控温功耗。结果表明:支承结构导磁使静平衡点向端盖方向偏移最大0.75 mm,电磁弹簧刚度增加20%以上,比推力出现显著非对称(最大偏差达2.56 N/A),导致谐振频率漂移、撞缸功率降低(均值由17.02 W ac下降至9.51 W ac),控温功耗升高且一致性恶化(标准差由0.31 W dc降至0.13 W dc)。采用非导磁支承结构的制冷机在120 Hz、32 bar工况下,150 K温区最大制冷量达2.3 W,比卡诺效率11.2%,展现出优良的制冷性能。本研究为高一致性、低功耗微型制冷机的工程化设计提供了理论依据与工艺控制参考。

     

    Abstract: With the increasing demand for high-performance microcryocoolers for use in high-operating temperature (HOT) infrared detectors, the electromagnetic stability of linear motors, which are the core driving components of linear Stirling cryocoolers, has become critical to the overall power consumption and performance consistency. In mass production, supporting structures such as coil holders, end caps, and mover frames may exhibit unexpected magnetic permeability owing to material impurities or manufacturing defects, leading to electromagnetic disturbances. This study systematically investigated the influence of such magnetic permeability disturbances in these supporting structures on the magnetic circuit distribution, electromagnetic spring stiffness, specific thrust, and overall cryocooler performance. An axisymmetric electromagnetic field model of a moving magnet linear motor was established using Ansoft Maxwell software. Simulation results revealed that permeable supporting structures cause magnetic flux line distortion, a static equilibrium point shift, and an asymmetric electromagnetic force. Experimental prototypes with non-magnetic (μr < 1.05) and magnetic (μr ≈ 1.20–1.25) supporting structures were fabricated. The electromagnetic spring stiffness, specific thrust, no-load current, end-stop collision power, and temperature-controlled power consumption were tested. The results showed that the presence of magnetic permeability in the supporting structures shifted the static equilibrium point toward the end cap side by up to 0.75 mm, increased the electromagnetic spring stiffness by more than 20%, and introduced significant asymmetry in the specific thrust (a maximum deviation of 2.56 N/A). Consequently, the resonance frequency drifted, the end-stop collision power decreased from 17.02 to 9.51 W ac on average, and the temperature control power consumption increased with degraded consistency (the standard deviation decreased from 0.31 to 0.13 W dc). The cryocooler with nonmagnetic supporting structures achieved a maximum cooling capacity of 2.3 W at 150 K under operating conditions of 120 Hz and 32 bar, with a Carnot efficiency of 11.2%, demonstrating excellent refrigeration performance. The results of this study provide theoretical guidance and a practical process-control strategy for designing high-consistency, low-power microcryocoolers.

     

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