Superconducting and conventional electromagnetic launch system for civil aircraft assisted take-off
This paper compares three possible linear motor topologies for an electromagnetic launch system to assist civil aircraft take-off. Assisted launch of civil aircraft has the potential of reducing the required runway length, reducing noise and emissions near airports and improving overall aircraft eff...
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| author | Bertola, Luca Cox, Thomas Wheeler, Patrick Garvey, Seamus D. |
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| description | This paper compares three possible linear motor topologies for an electromagnetic launch system to assist civil aircraft take-off. Assisted launch of civil aircraft has the potential of reducing the required runway length, reducing noise and emissions near airports and improving overall aircraft efficiency through reducing engine thrust requirements. A comparison is made of practical designs of a linear induction motor, a linear permanent magnet synchronous motor and a superconducting linear synchronous motor to propel the A320-200 aircraft. The machine design requirements are established considering aerodynamic and engine performance and allow the aircraft to safely complete the take-off procedure. Analytical design of conventional synchronous and asynchronous linear motor will be compared with finite element analysis. A superconducting synchronous motor design is also considered, accounting for full system losses including the cryocooler power requirement and the mechanical & design constraints necessary for the cooler and the superconducting coils |
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| spelling | nottingham-376672020-05-04T18:01:49Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/37667/ Superconducting and conventional electromagnetic launch system for civil aircraft assisted take-off Bertola, Luca Cox, Thomas Wheeler, Patrick Garvey, Seamus D. This paper compares three possible linear motor topologies for an electromagnetic launch system to assist civil aircraft take-off. Assisted launch of civil aircraft has the potential of reducing the required runway length, reducing noise and emissions near airports and improving overall aircraft efficiency through reducing engine thrust requirements. A comparison is made of practical designs of a linear induction motor, a linear permanent magnet synchronous motor and a superconducting linear synchronous motor to propel the A320-200 aircraft. The machine design requirements are established considering aerodynamic and engine performance and allow the aircraft to safely complete the take-off procedure. Analytical design of conventional synchronous and asynchronous linear motor will be compared with finite element analysis. A superconducting synchronous motor design is also considered, accounting for full system losses including the cryocooler power requirement and the mechanical & design constraints necessary for the cooler and the superconducting coils 2016-07-12 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed Bertola, Luca, Cox, Thomas, Wheeler, Patrick and Garvey, Seamus D. (2016) Superconducting and conventional electromagnetic launch system for civil aircraft assisted take-off. In: IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Expo, 18-22 Sep 2016, Milwaukee, USA. Electromagnetic Launch Linear Induction Motor Linear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Linear Superconducting Synchronous Motor Civil Aircraft |
| spellingShingle | Electromagnetic Launch Linear Induction Motor Linear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Linear Superconducting Synchronous Motor Civil Aircraft Bertola, Luca Cox, Thomas Wheeler, Patrick Garvey, Seamus D. Superconducting and conventional electromagnetic launch system for civil aircraft assisted take-off |
| title | Superconducting and conventional electromagnetic launch system for civil aircraft assisted take-off |
| title_full | Superconducting and conventional electromagnetic launch system for civil aircraft assisted take-off |
| title_fullStr | Superconducting and conventional electromagnetic launch system for civil aircraft assisted take-off |
| title_full_unstemmed | Superconducting and conventional electromagnetic launch system for civil aircraft assisted take-off |
| title_short | Superconducting and conventional electromagnetic launch system for civil aircraft assisted take-off |
| title_sort | superconducting and conventional electromagnetic launch system for civil aircraft assisted take-off |
| topic | Electromagnetic Launch Linear Induction Motor Linear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Linear Superconducting Synchronous Motor Civil Aircraft |
| url | https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/37667/ |