Abstract
This study conducted a comparative evaluation of two bearingless cross-flow fan designs for applications in deep ultraviolet lithography excimer lasers, where maximizing the speed and power of the fan has a direct influence on the throughput and scanning speed of these devices. Using bearingless motor technology enables a combined generation of bearing force and drive torque and leads to a compact, hermetically sealed, and conveniently maintainable drive system. With identical bearingless motors on both rotor sides, it is possible to drive the cross-flow fan symmetrically to high rotational speeds at low torsional loads. The rotor prototypes were optimised, analysed, and pushed to high-speed operation and evaluated with respect to their rotor dynamic and fluid dynamic performance using finite element methods and experimental measurements. For both prototypes, successful numerical studies were performed, where a modal analysis enabled theoretical predictions of expected resonance frequencies, and a CFD analysis visualised local flow effects and provided cross-flow fan design comparisons. A stable operation of up to 12,000 rpm and 5500 rpm was accomplished for the two elaborated designs.
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