2019 EJRNL PP NISHA PRASAD 1
Terbatas Yanti Sri Rahayu, S.Sos
» ITB
Terbatas Yanti Sri Rahayu, S.Sos
» ITB
Consistently rising environmental concerns and
depleting petroleum resources have accentuated the need of
sustainable, energy efficient and clean means of transport.
This has provided the impetus to the research and development of clean alternatives for existing public transportation systems. Development of linear motor-propelled,
contact-less maglev systems is considered a promising
alternative to conventional on-wheel rail transport technology. Maglev technology primarily focuses on improving the performance, speed, fuel economy, driving range
and operating cost of the transit system. These parameters
vary with the design and efficiency of the electrical system
used in maglev-based transportation systems. To present
this study, firstly, a detailed survey of the important constituents of a maglev electrical system has been carried out
with techno-economic perspectives. Contemporary maglev
technologies have then explored along with their respective
advantages and limitations. Electrical systems form the
heart of maglev systems and, therefore, this paper presents
the components of a standard electrical system together
with the comparative analysis in terms of present trends,
on-going technological advancements and future
challenges.