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Maglev transport now and for the future

Abstract

Maglef transport is transport characterized by the use of magnetic force to support and guide vehicles. Vehicles appear to be elevated because they are supported by magnetic force. The magnets used for maglef transport are permanent magnets, superconducting magnets, and electromagnets. The feature of maglef transport are as follows: (1) high speed and ease in selecting routes, (2) low noise, (3) low vibration, (4) little need for maintenance, and (5) energy saving. The development of maglef transport entered the stage of practical use in the 1970s. Since problems concerning development cost are involved, the countries where maglef transport is practically used or is being developed for practical use are only Japan, West Germany, and the United Kingdom. In Japan, the Japan National Railway began to study linear motor driven maglef transport in the 1960s and started tests with the LMU-002, which is a 44-seat practical-size vehicle with a capacity of 70 to 80 passengers, in April, 1987. Study for maglef transport meeting social needs is expected to advance. (16 figs, 2 tabs, 10 refs)
Authors:
Publication Date:
Sep 01, 1987
Product Type:
Journal Article
Reference Number:
NEDO-87-910486; EDB-88-027614
Resource Relation:
Journal Name: Enerugi, Shigen; (Japan); Journal Volume: 8:5
Subject:
33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS; LEVITATED TRAINS; COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; RESEARCH PROGRAMS; SPECIFICATIONS; TRAINS; VEHICLES; 330300* - Advanced Propulsion Systems- Electric-Powered Systems
OSTI ID:
5584045
Research Organizations:
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Osaka, Japan
Country of Origin:
Japan
Language:
Japanese
Other Identifying Numbers:
Journal ID: CODEN: ENESE
Submitting Site:
NEDO
Size:
Pages: 6-14
Announcement Date:
Feb 01, 1988

Citation Formats

Kawashima, Maumi. Maglev transport now and for the future. Japan: N. p., 1987. Web.
Kawashima, Maumi. Maglev transport now and for the future. Japan.
Kawashima, Maumi. 1987. "Maglev transport now and for the future." Japan.
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abstractNote = {Maglef transport is transport characterized by the use of magnetic force to support and guide vehicles. Vehicles appear to be elevated because they are supported by magnetic force. The magnets used for maglef transport are permanent magnets, superconducting magnets, and electromagnets. The feature of maglef transport are as follows: (1) high speed and ease in selecting routes, (2) low noise, (3) low vibration, (4) little need for maintenance, and (5) energy saving. The development of maglef transport entered the stage of practical use in the 1970s. Since problems concerning development cost are involved, the countries where maglef transport is practically used or is being developed for practical use are only Japan, West Germany, and the United Kingdom. In Japan, the Japan National Railway began to study linear motor driven maglef transport in the 1960s and started tests with the LMU-002, which is a 44-seat practical-size vehicle with a capacity of 70 to 80 passengers, in April, 1987. Study for maglef transport meeting social needs is expected to advance. (16 figs, 2 tabs, 10 refs)}
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