ELECTROMAGNETIC PROPULSION

In the summer of 1985, the Japan Foundation for Shipbuilding Advancement (JAFSA) began research on the eventual development of a futuristic high-speed ship propelled by electromagnetic hydraulic force and on tests for collecting relevant technical data. The electromagnetic hydraulic force is intended to replace the use of screw propellers and is based on Fleming's left hand rule concerning the phenomenon resulting from the generation of a magnetic field by electromagnets flanking an inboard duct and the flow of an electric current at right angles to the magnetic flux. The theory is briefly explained and it is noted that the hoped-for ship, capable of more than 40 knots, will probably not be fully realized until the 21st century.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article
• Authors:
  • Takezawa, S
• Publication Date: 1989

Media Info

• Pagination: 1 p.
• Serial:
  • Shipbuilding Technology International (UK)
  • ISSN: 0268-8662

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Propulsion; Superconductivity; Vehicle power plants
• Uncontrolled Terms: High speed vessels; Propulsion systems
• Geographic Terms: Japan
• Old TRIS Terms: Electromagnetic drives; Future ships; Maritime research
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00657468
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM