DESIGN APPROACHES AND PARAMETERS FOR MAGNETICALLY LEVITATED TRANSPORT SYSTEMS. CONFERENCE ON SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND APPLICATIONS, BUFFALO, NEW YORK, APRIL 18, 1988

Mechanically levitated transport system approaches are assessed with regard to thrust power needs, track cost, suspension stability, and safety. The null flux suspension appears as the favored approach, having the least thrust power requirements, highest stability, and lowest amount of track material. Various null flux configurations are described, together with their operating parameters. The Linear Synchronous Motor (LSM) propulsion system is also described for propelling the suspended vehicles. Cryogenics and superconductivity aspects are discussed, and the effect of high T/sub c/superconductors evaluated.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Brookhaven National Laboratory

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  Upton, NY  United States  11973

  Department of Energy

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• Authors:
  • DANBY, G T
  • POWELL, J R
• Publication Date: 1988

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 30 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Costs; Cryogenics; Magnetic levitation; Propulsion; Safety; Stability (Mechanics); Superconductivity; Suspension systems; Vehicle power plants
• Uncontrolled Terms: Propulsion systems
• Subject Areas: Finance; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00480687
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: BNL-41434, CONF-880466-10
• Contract Numbers: AC02-76CH00016
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 31 1989 12:00AM