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Dual-keel electrodynamic maglev system

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OSTI ID:870749
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  1. Naperville, IL
  2. Downers Grove, IL
  3. Lagrange, IL
  4. Darien, IL
  5. Westmont, IL
  6. Western Springs, IL
  7. Woodridge, IL
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A propulsion and stabilization system with a plurality of superconducting magnetic devices affixed to the dual-keels of a vehicle, where the superconducting magnetic devices produce a magnetic field when energized. The system also includes a plurality of figure-eight shaped null-flux coils affixed to opposing vertical sides of slots in a guideway. The figure-eight shaped null-flux coils are vertically oriented, laterally cross-connected in parallel, longitudinally connected in series, and continue the length of the vertical slots providing levitation and guidance force. An external power source energizes the figure-eight shaped null-flux coils to create a magnetic traveling wave that interacts with the magnetic field produced by the superconducting magnets to impart motion to the vehicle.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 5586504
OSTI ID:
870749
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (2)

Study of Japanese electrodynamic-suspension maglev systems report April 1994
Preliminary design for a maglev development facility report April 1992

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