The Physics of SERAPHIM

Technical Report · Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2001

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/787639· OSTI ID:787639

MARDER, BARRY M

The Segmented Rail Phased Induction Motor (SERAPHIM) has been proposed as a propulsion method for urban maglev transit, advanced monorail, and other forms of high speed ground transportation. In this report we describe the technology, consider different designs, and examine its strengths and weaknesses.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: US Department of Energy (US)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 787639
• Report Number(s): SAND2001-2951; TRN: AH200133%%622
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: 1 Oct 2001
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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