UAQ 4 MAGNETIC LEVITATING TRAIN WITH NEAR ZERO ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Transcription

1 Transportation Dept. UAQ 4 MAGNETIC LEVITATING TRAIN WITH NEAR ERO ENERGY CONSUMPTION

2 UAQ 4 is the most advanced and ecological train in the world. The system is a guided train using superconductors and supermagnets for lifting and guiding. It is a unique and patented technology, that is comprehensively tested in the laboratory. UAQ 4 is the only magnetic levitating vehicle with 100% resistance free motion, except aerodynamic drag. The energy consumption is almost zero. When compared with similar traditional high speed train at 500 kmph, the annual energy saving is 7,000 tonn/year of fuel per train. The system significantly minimizes environmental impact as it does not have any vibrations, noise and pollution. UAQ 4 can operate at both low speed in urban environment and high speed (up to 00 kmph in air, and even higher in tube) for long distance trips. In order to illustrate better the novel aspects of UAQ 4, a brief historical review of the technology developments of the past 40 years is presented in the following pages. Additionally, more details of the technology used in UAQ 4 is presented. The list of scientific papers published over 40 years by UAQ 4 researchers is also provided.

3 ERTIN rance Reverse T shaped wa Air Cushion Helix propulsion P 3 aly U shaped way, Air Cushion, SLIM propulsion, Active suspensions ARRET SA Railway vehicle driven by double sided linear motor EXPERIMENTAL SYSTEMS SINCE 197 RANSRAPID ermany Electromagnetic levitation to attraction with dynamic control Propulsion with synchronous linear motor Disadvantages: Minimum operative distance (8 mm), Unstable system, Control problems, Magnetic resistance, Excessive vibration, High precision of the way MAGLEV Japan Electrodynamics levitation with superconducting coils

4 INDUTRACK -U.S.A. Magnets on vehicle Inductive way Propulsion with synchronous linear engine Disadvantages: Need of wheels Strong magnetic resistance to motion Expensive way ITALY -SYSTEM USING MEISSNER EFFECT 1990 Lanzara -Italy-U.S. PATENT. n. 4,979, Lift and guide forces of the system that are generated from interaction between superconducting runner onboard and way magnetic field. The superconducting runners refuse the magnetic field, generated from supermagnets on the way (Meissner Effect) Levitation in any motion condition Stable equilibrium without control systems No magnetic resistance to motion ( except aerodynamic resistance) High operative gap No magnetic field effect on the vehicle and environment UAQ 4 Italy 2 PATENTS: n. AQ2007A n. AQ2007A (Lanzara, D Ovidio, Crisi) 0,8 2, 2,01 2,01 Guidovia di levitazione Guidovia di propulsione 0,7 0,7 Magnete permanente Trave in ferro 0, Pianale Slitta Pattino superconduttivo Magnete permanente Trave in ferro 0, Pianale Slitta Pattino di propulsione Elemento di fissaggio Superconduttori Elemento di fissaggio Avvolgimenti elettrici 0,29 Basamento 0,43 Basamento Additional features: System architechture that is simple and compatable with traditional rails Magnetic field confined into the way

5 University of Kentucky Lanzara Fulbright Italy : University of Palermo Aereonautic institute Lanzara et alii Studies Guided cushion vehicle with automatic stability granted by US -Department of Commerce Prototype IAP3 Technology using air cushion, single side linear motor and active suspension Invention of high temperature superconductors and supermagnets Italy : University of L Aquila Faculty of Engineering Lanzara, D Ovidio, Crisi et alii UAQ 4 Levitating train technology using superconductor and supermagnets with DC linear motor Experimental demonstration of UAQ 4 system Experimental Boogie Patent n. AQ2007A Propulsion Patent n. AQ2007A Lift and Guide S X Iron PM (NeFe B) M Y X