Design of a superconducting magnet system for Maglev applications

Author

Gamble, B. ; Cope, D. ; Leung, E.

Author_Institution

Foster-Miller, Inc., Waltham, MA, USA

Volume

3

Issue

1

fYear

1993

fDate

3/1/1993 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

434

Lastpage

437

Abstract

The superconducting magnet system for magnetic levitation (Maglev) transportation system has been analyzed as part of a DOT system concept definition study. The magnet design requirements are developed based on a locally commutated linear synchronous motor propulsion system and sidewall null-flux levitation. The characteristics of this electromagnetic system were used to develop the superconducting magnet system requirements which would lead to an optimal overall system. A preliminary design based on these requirements is summarized and recommendations for future work are discussed. Significant results of the study are that the required magnet system technology is available today and can be utilized to develop a Maglev transportation system between major population centers operating at speeds in excess of 135 m/s.<>

Keywords

induction motors; magnetic levitation; railways; superconducting magnets; 135 m/s; DOT system concept definition study; Maglev applications; locally commutated linear synchronous motor propulsion system; sidewall null-flux levitation; superconducting magnet system; transportation system; Commutation; Costs; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic flux; Magnetic levitation; Propulsion; Superconducting magnets; Synchronous motors; Transportation; Vehicles;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Applied Superconductivity, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1051-8223

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/77.233737

Filename

233737