MULTIPOLE SUPERCONDUCTING ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR SHIP PROPULSION

This paper presents the results of an analysis which assumes a motor of sufficient size that the airgap may be considered to be flat. A power output expression is given which shows the effect of machine geometry and superconductor characteristics on machine size. Based on this expression, a 40,000 hp 120 rpm motor is sized, and the resulting machine is compared with a conventional ship drive motor. The comparison illustrates possible size reductions through the application of superconductivity.

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  • Prepared for meeting, Argonne National Lab, Ill., and Natl Accel Lab, Batavia, Ill., September 30-October 2, 1974.
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• Authors:
  • Thullen, P
  • Keim, T A
  • Minervini, J V
• Publication Date: 1975-3

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 653-656
• Serial:
  • IEEE Transactions on Magnetics
  • Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • ISSN: 0018-9464

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electric power; Electrical systems; High speed rail; Motors; Propulsion; Ships; Superconductivity; Vehicle power plants
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced propulsion; Propulsion machinery; Superconductive ship propulsion
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00127433
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: Vol. MAG-11 No. 2
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 18 1975 12:00AM