| Title | Development and Test of an Eddy-Current Clutch-Propulsion System |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 49530 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Adams, George J. |
| Source | 202p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | Mobility Systems and Equipment Company |
| Corporate Contributor |
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.); United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration |
| Publisher | United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration |
| Publication Date | 19731001 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This 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. |
| Rosap ID | dot:10969 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10969 |
| TRT Terms | Alternating current motors; Eddy currents; Intelligent transportation systems; Personal rapid transit; Propulsion; Vehicle power plants |
| Classification | NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Advanced Public Transit Systems; NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Paratransit; NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Contract Number | DOT-TSC-357 |
| Report Number | UMTA-MA-06-0027-73-1; DOT-TSC-OST-73-8 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49500/49530/DOT-TSC-UMTA-73-08.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |