Broadband Vibration Isolation of a Dual-Sided Magnetic Levitation System via Decoupled Dynamics and Genetic Algorithm Optimization
摘要
This study aims to overcome the limitations of traditional passive vibration isolation under complex offshore conditions. An active vibration isolation scheme based on a differential magnetic levitation structure is proposed to improve broadband isolation capability and dynamic stability for precision equipment in marine environments.
MethodsA semi-analytical equivalent magnetic circuit model is developed to account for spatial leakage flux and fringing effects under large air-gap conditions. By calibrating leakage flux coefficients through experiments, the electromagnetic force characteristics in the low-current regime (0.3 A to 0.5 A) are accurately captured. A Skyhook-based proportional–derivative (PD) control strategy is then implemented using displacement and velocity feedback of the isolated mass, enabling tunable dynamic characteristics via virtual damping and stiffness. A genetic algorithm (GA) is further employed for multi-objective optimization of control parameters under practical constraints.
ResultsThe proposed method reduces the vibration isolation onset frequency to approximately 0.77 Hz while maintaining acceleration transmissibility below 0 dB in the low-frequency range. In the medium-to-high-frequency range, transmissibility remains between −15 dB and −20 dB under representative excitations, with a maximum time-domain vibration reduction of16.40 dB under a mixed broadband excitation.
ConclusionThe proposed strategy effectively overcomes the low-frequency limitations of conventional passive isolators and demonstrates strong potential for broadband vibration suppression of precision equipment under complex offshore operating conditions.