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Power System Architecture of Hyperloop Systems
In this master thesis, the student will consider the expected power profile of a
hyperloop vehicle, and the models relative to the propulsion and levitation systems will be
extracted and compared with the corresponding one of high speed railway. After having
established the expected performance, the thesis will focus on which power system
architecture is most suitable of future Hyperloop systems.
Keywords: Hyperloop, electromagnetic propulsion, magnetic levitation, power system
architecture.
The hyperloop transport system is expected to be capable of running at speeds up to 900 km/h.
Consequently, the architecture of the power system for propulsion and levitation is key to
ensure efficiency and high performance during the operation of the system. While hyperloop is
still in development, many system topologies can be proposed: power on-board or off-board,
hybrid energy storage systems, EDS/EMS levitation systems and so on.
This thesis will have the following objectives:
1. Starting from the expected
trajectory of the vehicle, the power
profile relative to the
propulsion and levitation systems
will be extracted and compared with
the corresponding one of high speed
railway.
2. After having established the
expected performance, the thesis
will focus on which power system
architecture is most suitable. In
particular:
a. Few potential topologies
will be identified
b. Preliminary design of the main components
c. Simulation of the power flow
d. Evaluation of performance
3. Comparison of the proposed topologies and identification of potential improvements
The final project focus and work packages will be decided during the first meetings.
The hyperloop transport system is expected to be capable of running at speeds up to 900 km/h. Consequently, the architecture of the power system for propulsion and levitation is key to ensure efficiency and high performance during the operation of the system. While hyperloop is still in development, many system topologies can be proposed: power on-board or off-board, hybrid energy storage systems, EDS/EMS levitation systems and so on. This thesis will have the following objectives: 1. Starting from the expected trajectory of the vehicle, the power profile relative to the propulsion and levitation systems will be extracted and compared with the corresponding one of high speed railway. 2. After having established the expected performance, the thesis will focus on which power system architecture is most suitable. In particular: a. Few potential topologies will be identified b. Preliminary design of the main components c. Simulation of the power flow d. Evaluation of performance 3. Comparison of the proposed topologies and identification of potential improvements The final project focus and work packages will be decided during the first meetings.
Internal supervisor Prof. Jürgen Biela, ETH,
External supervisor Lorenzo Benedetti, R&D Director, EuroTube
Internal supervisor Prof. Jürgen Biela, ETH, External supervisor Lorenzo Benedetti, R&D Director, EuroTube
Not specified
Electrical engineering student, Knowledge and willingness to learn about, power electronics, electrical motors and magnetic levitation, High motivation and interest in the topic, Able to work independently and be creative, Experience or interest in learning circuit simulation tools
Electrical engineering student, Knowledge and willingness to learn about, power electronics, electrical motors and magnetic levitation, High motivation and interest in the topic, Able to work independently and be creative, Experience or interest in learning circuit simulation tools
A5_LB_Power_System_Architecture_of_Hyperloop_Systems.pdf
