Superconducting and conventional electromagnetic launch system for civil aircraft assisted take-off

Bertola, Luca; Cox, Thomas; Wheeler, Patrick; Garvey, Seamus D.

Abstract

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

Citation

Bertola, L., Cox, T., Wheeler, P., & Garvey, S. D. Superconducting and conventional electromagnetic launch system for civil aircraft assisted take-off. Presented at IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Expo

• Conference Name: IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Expo
• End Date: Sep 22, 2016
• Acceptance Date: Jul 12, 2016
• Deposit Date: Oct 19, 2016
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: Electromagnetic Launch, Linear Induction Motor, Linear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, Linear Superconducting Synchronous Motor, Civil Aircraft
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/801242
• Related Public URLs: http://www.ieee-ecce.org/2016/
• Contract Date: Oct 19, 2016