(Springer Tracts on Transportation and Traffic) Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016 Edition
by Hyung-Suk Han (Author), Dong-Sung Kim (Contributor)
This book provides a comprehensive
overview of magnetic levitation (Maglev) technologies, from fundamental
principles through to the state-of-the-art, and describes applications
both realised and under development.
It includes a history of
Maglev science and technology showing the various milestones in its
advancement. The core concepts, operating principles and main challenges
of Maglev applications attempted across various fields are introduced
and discussed. The principle difficulties encountered when applying
Maglev technology to different systems, namely air gap control and
stabilization, are addressed in detail. The book describes how major
advancements in linear motor and magnet technologies have enabled the
development of the linear-motor-powered Maglev train, which has a high
speed advantage over conventional wheeled trains and has the potential
to reach speed levels achieved by aircraft. However, many expect that
Maglev technology to be a green technology that is applied not only in
rail transportation, but also in diverse other fields; to ensure clean
transfer in LCD manufacturing, in ropeless high speed elevators, small
capacity rail transportation, space vehicle launchers, missile testers,
energy storage, and so on. These potential applications and their unique
challenges and proposed technological solutions are introduced and
discussed in depth.
The book will provide readers from academia,
research institutes and industry with insights on where and how to apply
Maglev technology, and will serve as a guide to the realization of
their Maglev applications.