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Dual-keel electrodynamic Maglev system

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OSTI ID:192452

This paper introduces a new concept for an electrodynamic-suspension maglev system that has a dual-keel arrangement. Each keel consists of a row of superconducting magnets aboard the vehicle. The keels move in troughs in the guideway that are each lined with pairs of figure-eight-shaped null-flux coils. Each pair of null-flux coils is cross-connected to produce null-flux suspension and guidance force. The cross-connected figure-eight null-flux coils in each trough are also energized by a three-phase power supply to produce propulsive force. Preliminary analysis shows that the new system has many advantages over other EDS systems in terms of system performance and dynamic stability.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Department of Transportation, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
192452
Report Number(s):
ANL/ES/CP--87994; CONF-951120--1; ON: DE96005270; CNN: Interagency Agreement DTFR53-93-X-00047
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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