Optimization of guideway coil dimensions for a magnetic levitation system
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
- MIT, Cambridge, MA (United States). Plasma Science and Fusion Center
A fast computer code that generates currents and forces for multiple magnetic levitation (MAGLEV) vehicle coils over a discrete guideway of arbitrary geometry has been developed, tested, and verified. A study of coil dimensions for overlapping loops, ladders, and discrete loops has been conducted to determine the optimal guideway design. A parameter known as figure of merit has been defined to assist in evaluating the level of merit for a particular track configuration. From this, it has been discovered that, for most cases, ladder tracks are a better configuration over both overlapping and discrete loops. On closer inspection, it was also discovered that an aspect ratio of unity for the dimensions of a ladder track yields the best overall results.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge, MA (United States); Department of Transportation, Washington, DC (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 562006
- Journal Information:
- IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Vol. 33, Issue 5Pt3; Other Information: PBD: Sep 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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