Abstract
This paper introduces a new Hyperloop transportation system’s design and implementation. The main contribution of this paper is the design and integration of propulsion components for a linear motion system, with battery storage. The proposed Hyperloop design provides a high-speed transportation means for passengers and freights by utilizing linear synchronous motors. In this study, a three-phase inverter was designed and simulated using PSIM. A prototype of this design was built and integrated with a linear synchronous motor. The operation of full system integration satisfies a proof-of-concept design. A study of the inverter system in conjunction with a linear synchronous motor for a ridged Hyperloop system is made. The prototype of this system achieves propulsion for the bidirectional movements. Battery state of charge simulation results are given in a typical motoring and braking scenario.
Highlights
Today, transportation is a major tool for a growing economy, ranging from daily commutes to large scale freight transportation
In 2016, the Paris Agreement was officially instated for the parties in the agreement to address the climate change problem
The study in [3] presents a Hyperloop system based on electromagnetic propulsion of vehicles in vacuum tubes to reduce air pressure
Summary
Transportation is a major tool for a growing economy, ranging from daily commutes to large scale freight transportation. Hyperloop transport is a method of passenger and freight transport that uses vactrain design, incorporating low pressure and air resistance within a tube Various studies such as [2,3] propose the concepts of utilizing linear motors to facilitate the propulsion and levitation force. Propulsion is achieved through a traction force generated by moving magnetic field created by linear multi-pole motors [3]. The propulsion force is generated through a spatially moving magnetic field This is achieved by a three-phase inverter powering and controlling the linear motor [3]. When the stator produces magnetic fields, there are alternating attraction and repulsion forces created between the track and the pod. As it can be seen, the electromagnetic torque is dependent on the q – axis component of the stator current
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