Global Modelisation of the Swissmetro Maglev Using a Numerical Platform

Since 1992, the Swissmetro project has the goal to build an underground high speed (400 km/h) Maglev system, with linear motor propulsion, contactless energy transmission in a tunnel with partial vacuum. The Swissmetro project is approaching a realization phase based on the following stages: (1) A global modelisation of the vehicle in a tunnel, including aerodynamic, mechanical, electromechanical and acoustical behaviour. (2) Preparation of an industrial development in relation with a test facility and a pilot track in Switzerland The paper describes the numerical platform and the vehicle structure. Validation process on aerodynamics is developed. Multi-physics approach, including heating, vibrations and noise is applied to different components.

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  • English

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  • Media Type: Web
  • Features: Figures; Photos; References;
  • Pagination: 6p
  • Monograph Title: MAGLEV'2006: The 19th International Conference on Magnetically Levitated Systems and Linear Drives, 13-15 September 2006, Dresden, Germany

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  • Accession Number: 01040605
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Jan 16 2007 3:35PM