Development and Test of an Eddy-Current Clutch-Propulsion System

Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Centerhttps://doi.org/10.21949/15269061973PDFTech ReportAdams, George J.Mobility Systems and Equipment CompanyJohn A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)United States. Urban Mass Transportation AdministrationUnited States. Urban Mass Transportation AdministrationUnited StatesAlternating current motorsEddy currentsIntelligent transportation systemsPersonal rapid transitPropulsionVehicle power plantsUMTA-MA-06-0027-731;DOT-TSC-OST-73-8DOT-TSC-357This report covers the Phase 1 effort which is to develop and to test an/AC-propulsion system for personal rapid- transit vehicles. This propulsion system incorporates an AC-induction motor in conjunction with an eddy-current clutch and brake. Also included are development of the propulsion system, fabrication of the propulsion system, description of the laboratory test program, and analysis of the test results.138