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Title: Dynamic stability of electrodynamic maglev systems

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/510375· OSTI ID:510375

Because dynamic instabilities are not acceptable in any commercial maglev system, it is important to consider dynamic instability in the development of all maglev systems. This study considers the stability of maglev systems based on mathematical models and experimental data. Divergence and flutter are obtained for coupled vibration of a three-degree-of-freedom maglev vehicle on a guideway consisting of double L-shaped aluminum segments. The theory and analysis for motion-dependent magnetic-force-induced instability developed in this study provides basic stability characteristics and identifies future research needs for maglev systems.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Washington, DC (United States); Department of the Army, Washington, DC (United States); Department of Transportation, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
510375
Report Number(s):
ANL/ET/PP-87024; ON: DE97008049; TRN: AHC29717%%87
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: [1997]
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English