Laboratory Scale Prototype of a Low-Speed Electrodynamic Levitation System Based on a Halbach Magnet Array

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  • Author(s): Iniguez, J.; Raposo, V.
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    European Journal of Physics. Mar 2009 30(2):367-379.
  • Physical Description:
    PDF
  • Publication Date:
    2009
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Institute of Physics Publishing. The Public Ledger Building Suite 929, 150 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 215-627-0880; Fax: 215-627-0879; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.iop.org/EJ/journal/EJP
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      13
    • Intended Audience:
      Students; Teachers
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Measures (Individuals); Science Laboratories; Magnets; Physics; Scientific Concepts; Simulation; Engines; Graduate Study; College Science; Technology Uses in Education; Science Experiments
    • Accession Number:
      10.1088/0143-0807/30/2/016
    • ISSN:
      0143-0807
    • Abstract:
      In this paper we analyse the behaviour of a small-scale model of a magnetic levitation system based on the Inductrack concept. Drag and lift forces acting on our prototype, moving above a continuous copper track, are studied analytically following a simple low-speed approach. The experimental results are in good agreement with the theoretical calculations. 3D-numerical simulations are also used to highlight the significance of the edge effects and to extrapolate the results to higher speeds. (Contains 8 figures.)
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      19
    • Publication Date:
      2009
    • Accession Number:
      EJ831229