Superconducting magnet (SCM) and the on-board refrigeration system (REF) are the core technologies for the Superconducting Maglev. Several types of SCMs and REFs had been developed so that their performance and characteristics could be compared. Based on data obtained from test runs and daily maintenance, their characteristics were analysed and their advantages were integrated. Consequently, a new-type SCM and REF were designed under the unified specifications. Following trial production and bench tests, the new type SCMs and REFs were introduced to the test vehicles. Test runs and daily maintenance proved their remarcable performance at which the authors had aimed. In addition, JR Central has developed an innovative SCM, which consists of coils made of high temperature superconductors. Test runs of the Superconducting Maglev were started in April 1997 on the Yamanashi Maglev Test Line (the Test Line). The tests have been progressed successfully for ten years. Two world records were recorded, the maximum speed of 581 km/h by one trainset and the maximum relative speed of 1,026 km/h by two tramsets. Also, a daily running distance of over 2,800 km was achieved. No test ride events have been cancelled since its start in 1998. At the end of April 2006, the cumulative number of test ride passengers exceeded 110,000 and the total test running distance reached 510,000 km.


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    Title :

    Development of new-type superconducting magnets for the Superconducting Maglev


    Additional title:

    Entwicklung eines neuen supraleitenden Magnettyps für die supraleitende Magnetschwebebahn


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2006


    Size :

    6 Seiten, 5 Bilder, 2 Tabellen, 2 Quellen



    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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