DESIGN APPROACHES AND PARAMETERS FOR MAGNETICALLY LEVITATED TRANSPORT SYSTEMS

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. 13 refs., 16 figs., 2 tabs.

• Corporate Authors:

  Brookhaven National Laboratory

  Associated Universities, Incorporated
  Upton, NY  United States  11973
• Authors:
  • DANBY, G T
  • POWELL, J R
• Publication Date: 1988

Media Info

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

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cryogenics; Design; Magnetic levitation; Power; Railroad tracks; Stability (Mechanics); Superconductivity; Suspensions; Synchronous motors; Thrust
• Uncontrolled Terms: Design criteria
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Highways; Public Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00483974
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: BNL-41434, CONF-880466-10
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1989 12:00AM