11th International Conference on

Magnetically Levitated Systems and Linear Drives

Maglev'89

July 7-11, 1989
Yokohama, Japan)

Sponsored by:
Co-sponsored by :Supported by :'.

The Institute of El,ectrical Engineers of JapanThe Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
The Japan Society of Civil Engineers
Ministry of Transport, Japan

In cooperation with: IEEE/Tokyo Chapter on Vehicular Technology Society,.,
Japan Railway Engineers' Association
Japan Subway Association
Railway Electrification Association

The Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan

Organizing Committee
Chairman:
MASADA, Eisuke
The University of Tokyo
Vice Chairmen:
IGUCHL Masakazu
The University of Tokyo
SAIJO, Takashige
Shibaura Institute of Technology
Members:
ARAL Kouichi
Toshiba Corp.
DOL Toshiaki
Central Japan Railway Co.
EBIHARA, Daiki
Musashi Institute of Technology
FUKAO, Tadashi
Tokyo Institute of Technology
HARADA, Minoru
Kobe Steel, Ltd.
HIGASHL Katsutoshi
Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
HOSHINO, Akira
C. Itoh & Co., Ltd.
KAWASHIMA, Kunisada
The Institute of Electrical Engineers ofJapanKAWASHIMA, Maumi
Sumitomo Electric Ind., Ltd.

KITOU, Yukio
Nagoya University
KODAMA, Kats,uhiko
East Japan Railway Co.
MA EKA W A, Norio
The Japan Electrical Consulting Co., Ltd.
MA TSUNUMA,' ShoheiWest Japan Railway Co.
MURAKAML Kouichi(Tohoku University
NA GA TA, Kinichi
Toyo Denki Seizo K.K.
OHBOSHL Tsuneyoshi
Fuji Electric Corp.
OHISHL Akira .
HSST Corp.
ONOYAMA, Sato,ru
Ministry of Transport
ONUKI, Takas~t'
Waseda University
SHINTAKU, Mpsahiro
Japan Railway Engineers' Association
SAKAGUCHL Ts,utomu
Railway Electrification Association Inc.
TAKEL Kenji (Hitachi, Ltd.
TANAKA, Hisashi
Railway Technical Research Institute

Program Committee
Chairman:
MASADA, Eisuke
The University of Tokyo
Vice Chairman:
TANAKA, Hisashi
Railway Technical Research InstituteMembers:
EBIHARA, Daiki
Musashi Institute of Technology
KA TTA, Takehiko
Teito Rapid Transit Authority
K USHIMA, Yoshihiro
The Institute of Electrical Engineers ofJapan
MA TSUDA, Shoji
Toshiba Corp.
MIYAIRL Koumei
Hitachi, Ltd.
MIYAMOTO, Masayuki
Railway Technical Research Institute
MURAL Munenobu
HSST Corp.

NAGAL Masao
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
OGATA, Masaharu
Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
OHSAKI, Hiroy'f,lki
The University of TokyoOHSAWA, Teruyuki
Toyo Denki ~eizo K.K.
SAIJO, Takashige
Shibaura Institute of Technology
SAKAGUCHL Tsutomu
Railway Electrification Association Inc.
SAWADA, Kazuo
Railway Technical Research Institute
SHIMADA, Toshiro
Sumitomo Electric In d., Ltd.
TERA UCHL Nobuo
Railway Technical Research Institute
YOSHIOKA, Hiroshi
Railway Technical Research InstituteF"......

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CONTENTS
Magnetic Levitation Technology and its Development Potential
H. Weh1State of Development and Future Prospects of the Maglev-Systerns TRANSRAPID, M-BARN and STARIJM
W. Menden, W.]. Mayer and D. Rogg

11

Opportunities and Prospects for Maglev in North America

19

A. R. Eastham and H. T. Coffey

The Linear Express
T. Doi, A. Seki and M. Uno

23

Present Status and Prospect of HSST
T. Nagaike and H. Takatsuka

29

Applicationpf the Magnetic Levitation Train in the Federal Republic of Germany
H. G. Rasch])ichler and M. Wackers

37

Selection of Routes for a Maglev High-Speed Transport System in the Federal Republic of Germany
from a Future Operator's Point of View
R. Ribbentrop

47

The U. S. Market for High-Speed Maglev Vehicles
D. M. Rote, H. Coffey, 1. J ohnson and E. Daniels

53

Specific Aspects of Maglev Links in the Different Types of Connection with Air Transportation].-M. Willigens and H. G. Kraus

63

Safety Requirements for Maglev Systems in Germany - Review and Forecast
H. Jansen

73

Current Status of EDS System in Japan]. Fujie

81

Performance Analysis of the TRANSRAPID 07
1. Miller and W. Ruoss85

HSST-05 System General and Operational Outline at YES '89
A.Ohishi93

M-Bahn Maglev Transit System-Experience, Status, Application
K. Dreimann

101

Technical Application of the MagLev High-Speed Transport System from the Operators' Point ofView
105
F. Polifka
The STARLIM Maglev]. P. Pascal

111.-'

Maglev: An Emerging Transportation Technology to Meet an Imminent Transportation Need
R. A. Uher

115

Application of TRANSRAPID Maglev in Long-Distance Routes in Japan
A. Hoshino, K. Otsuka and R. Kretzschmar

123

Application of TRANSRAPID Maglev in Medium / Short-Distance Routes in JapanK. Otsuka, A. Hoshino and R. Kretzschmar

129

Electric Equipments of the Chuo Linear Express
A. Seki and T. Simomae

135

LSM Control Method for Multiple Power Conversion Stations
H. Ikeda, I. Kawaguchi, ]. Fujie, T. Uchiyama, K. Nakamura and S. Koike

141'-The Synchronous Long-Stator Propulsion System for TRANSRAPID -Present State of Development147
R. Friedrich, ]. Eikermann and]. Ruppel
A Study on the Power Supply Network for a Superspeed Maglev Transport
E. Masada, H. Ohsaki, M. Tamura and S. Torii

155

Optimizing the Feeding System for Linear Synchronous Motor of EDS in Japan
S.Ishizu

161.Harmonic Resonance Appearing in Input Side of Big Power Converter for Driving LSM
M. Kawaji, T. Saijo, H. Ikeda and S. Kaga167

A New Control Method for Forced Commutated PWM Cycloconverters Using a Microprocessor
T. Furuhashi, A. Ishiguro, M. Ishida, S. Okuma and Y. Uchikawa

173

Non-Contact Energy Transfer to Automobiles
P. Choudhury, G. E. Dawson, A. R. Eastham, V. I. John and]. H. Parker

179

New Modulation Method for VVVF Inverter for HSST-05
I. Miyashita and Y. Ohmori

185

Auxiliary Power System for HSST-05
H. Takei and K. Suzuki191

Study of Linear Reluctance Motor for Electromagnetic Levitation System
H. Yamaguchi and S. Yamamura

197

A Magnetic Suspension System of Linear Induction Motor - Control Method and Stability of203
Suspended MotionT. Hikihara, T. Hirata and Y. Hirane
Experimental(Results of Single Sided L. I. M
D. Im, E. Park and G. Kim

209

Study of Normal Force Reduction Type of Linear Synchronous Motor
K. Miyashita, H. Kanazawa, H. Nihei and H. Kiwaki

217

Characteristics of Tubular Linear Induction Motor Energized by Optimized Primary Current
T. Yamamura, T. Yokoi, A. Ishiyama, H. Numata, H. Kohyama and T. Onuki

223

New Type Superconducting Magnet for EDS System
H. Nakao, M. Yamaji, K. Kurosawa, Y. Jizo, H. Nakashima and H. Tsue:hishima

229

The Cryogenic System for Magnetic Levitation Vehicles
H. Nakashima and T. Herai

235

Characteristics of the Combined Levitation and Guidance System Using Ground Coils on the Side
241
Wall of the Guideway
S. Fujiwara and T. Fujimoto
Study for Harmonic Ripple of Electromagnetic Force in Superconducting Magnetically Levitated245
Vehicle with Non-Rectangular Ground Coils
T. Saitoh, K. Miyashita and H. Kiwaki.'
Magnet Concepts with One- and Two-Dimensional Stable Suspension Characteristics
H. Weh, H. May and H. Hupe

251

Levitation Magnet Driver for HSST -Controlled by SI ThyristorsK. Nagata, H. Sekimoto and M. Murai

257

Dynamic Behaviour of the Module & Suspension System on HSST -05
M. Iwaya

263

Aero-Acoustic Investigations of the Magnetic Train TRANSRAPID 06
H. Alscher

269

A Study on the Characteristics of the Aerodynamics of the Magnetically Levitated Transportation
System (Maglev)
275
S. Matsunuma , Y. Nagayama and S. Kobayashi
Development of Aerodynamic Brake of Maglev Vehicle for Emergency Use
K. Oda, M. Azagami and M. Yoshimura

281

Concept of the Operational Safety System for the Chuo Linear Express
A. Seki, S. Kato and T. Kawakami

287

Train Controls and Feeding Systems for Magnetically Levitated Systems
Y. Hirao an(;l T. Sasaki

291

Highly Reliable Control and Protection for the TRANSRAPID High Speed Maglev Transportation
System297
H. Bimmermann, N. Geduhn, R. Knigge and E. Schnieder
Signal and Communication System of HSST-05
F. Hashimoto

303

Rate of Electric Power Consumption and Installed Electric Power Capacity at Substation withOn-Board Primary Linear Induction Motor-Driven Railway
309
T. Mizuma and A. Matsumoto
A Jack System which Rectifies HSST Track Beams on Sinking Uni-Load Base Foundation
K. Okada, M. Kakurai, M. Enokuchi, H. Hoshino and M. Iwaya

315

The Aspects of Design of Single-Sided Linear Induction Motors for Transport and Industrial
321
Applications]. F. Gieras
Dynamic Characteristics of Urban Transit LIM with Feed-Back Speed Control
S. N onaka and N. Fujii

327

On the Reduction of Energy Consumption of Linear Induction Motors for Urban Transit
S. Nonaka and T. Higuchi

333

Finite Element Analysis of Linear Induction Motors Taking into Account Discontinuity of Secondary Rails
339
S. Nonaka and T. Furukawa
A Novel Control Scheme of a Linear Induction Motor
T. Koseki, H. Ohsaki and E. Masada

345

Testing Machine of Hydrodynamic Forces Using Linear Motor
T. Kawanisqi, N. Takagi, T. Kato, W. Kato, ]. Karita and Y. Takakado

351

Development of the Transport System with PM Type LPM
T. Iwahanq, T. Watanabe, Y. Asakawa, M. Yashiro, M. Inoue and D. Ebihara

357

Development of a Magnetically Suspended Stepping Motor for Clean-Room Transportation and363
Sample HandlingT. Higuchi and H. Kawakatsu
Characteristics of a Linear Induction Motor to Vertical Drive System
D. Ebihara, M. Watada, T. Aoki, T. Kageyama, T. Taira, M. Mori and'M. N aito

369

Magnetically Levitated Transportation System for Automated Production Lines in Factories
T. Minakata, T. Iwamoto, T. Shimada, Y. Hosoda and M. Kawashima

375

A New Electromagnetic Guidance Technology with No Guidance Magnets
M. Morishita and T. Azukizawa

381

A Study on Fundamentals of Mechanically Controlled Permanent Magnet Levitation System forMaglev Transport Vehicle
387
M. Abe, Y. Fukumoto and H. Tsunashima
Flexible Structure Control of Maglev Vehicles by Active Secondary Suspensions
M. Nagai and Y. Sawada
Optimal Active Suspension to Improve, the Dynamic Stability of Repulsive Maglev Systems
M. N agai, A. Moran and S. Tanaka '.'

393
399

Bouncing and Pitching Oscillations of a Magnetically Levitated Vehicle Caused by Guideway
Roughness (Excitation due to Nonlinearity of Magnetic Lift Force)405
H. Yabuno, Y. Takabayashi, M. Yoshizawa and Y. Tsujioka
Robust Servo Levitation Control and Running Simulation of Controlled-PM LSM Maglev Vehicles 411
K. Yoshida, O. Nakashima and ,K;: Yoshida
Real-time Control of a Nonlinear Maglev System Using Concurrent Processing Techniques
P. K. Sinhac417•Stabilization for Flexible Beam System Controlled by Magnetic Suspension
F. Matsumura, M. Fujita, Y. Ozaki and M. Shimizu

423

Dynamics between the Running Coupled Vehicles and Flexible Rail out of the Standard TypeT. Nakagawa

429Electro-Magnetic Levitation Control of an Elastic Plate
Y. Oshinoy~and T. Shimogo

435

Design offhe Hybrid Magnet in the Magnetic Levitation System by the Boundary Element Method 441
H. Amano, T. Murai and T. Onuki
Digital Control of Attractive Magnetic Levitation with Permanent Magnet
K. Miyamoto, T. Murai, S. Koga and T. Onuki

447

Photographs on the cover are provided by courtesy ofRailway Technical Research Institute (upper left, MLU002)
HSST Corporation (upper right, HSST YES '89)
Thyssen Henschel (lower left, TRANSRAPID 07)
AEG Magnetbahn GmbH (lower right, M-BAHN)