Research on Segmented Power Supply Technology of Microgravity Experiment facility with Electromagnetic Launch

Abstract The microgravity experiment facility with electromagnetic launch is driven and braked by a linear motor to vertically eject and recover the experimental cabin, forming a microgravity environment in the experimental cabin without external force. In order to improve efficiency and reduce power capacity, the linear motor needs segmented power supply. When the stator of linear motor is powered by sections, there are inevitable longitudinal end effect and transverse end effect, which will bring the thrust fluctuation of the motor and then affect the microgravity level of the facility. The off time of the section switch, the current and back electromotive force during off will affect the thrust fluctuation characteristics of the motor, and then affect the motion characteristics of the facility and the microgravity level. This paper focuses on the segmented power supply control method of linear motor. With real-time current acquisition, low delay power switch, current shutdown at zero crossing and other technologies, a more stable motor drive power supply is realized, the motor thrust fluctuation is reduced, the movement of the experiment cabin of the facility is more stable, and the microgravity level of the facility is improved.