The paper is based in large part on work done in the DOT sponsored study, 'Low Cost Linear Synchronous Motor Propulsion for Maglev.' The principal objectives are to create a methodology for designing a Linear Synchronous Motor (LSM) with emphasis on new ideas not emboidied in existing maglev designs and ideas that contribute to cost reduction. The primary focus is on the propulsion of a high speed vehicle suspended by Electro Dynamic Suspension (EDS), but many of the ideas are applicable to Electro Magnetic Suspension (EMS) designs. The authors have created models, analytic methods and computation algorithms for predicting performance and estimating cost. There is equal emphasis on simple approximate methods that are suitable for conceptual design studies, and more detailed methods that can be used to refine a design. Also included are descriptions of existing propulsion systems for Maglev and high speed rail because these can be used as a benchmark for comparison with new ideas. There is no attempt to create an 'optimum' design because the propulsion system is only a part of a complete maglev system, and many system attributes will affect the LSM design.


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    Title :

    Linear Synchronous Motors for Maglev


    Contributors:
    R. D. Thornton (author) / D. Perreault (author) / T. Clark (author)

    Publication date :

    1993


    Size :

    96 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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