In the paper a model is developed for a proposed eddy current damper using finite\nelement analysis. Several damper configurations are studied and its characteristics are analyzed.\nThe steady state performance for the configurations is compared to reach a design with an\nacceptable performance for the eddy current damper. Furthermore, the proposed designs\nperformance are compared with the traditional damper performance. It was found that the best two\ndesigns to achieve the targeted performance were to have an iron core damper or an iron core with\nan aluminum sleeve. Those two designs are economical and simple while achieving acceptable\nperformance when compared to traditional dampers and other electromagnetic damping systems.
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