The Hyperloop: The Future Of Transportation

The Hyperloop The Future of Transportation PRESENTED BY :

Tirthankar Simlai, Vaibhaw Ranjan, Syed Kabiul Islam

contents  Addressing the situation

 Introduction to the hyperloop system  The Concept  Components  Working principle

 Application  Comparison  Safety & Advantages

 Limitations  Conclusion  References  Q&A

Addressing The Situation

Introduction To The Hyperloop System

What Is Hyperloop ? o It is the new form of transportation system between long distances.

o Hyperloop consists of a low pressured tube with capsules that are transported at both high and low speeds throughout the length of the tube. o It is a high speed transporting at a speed of 800 mph which is twice the speed of a commercial plane.

FOUNDER

CEO OF TESLA MOTORS & SPACE-X

ELON MUSK PROPOSED THE HYPERLOOP AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE COSTLY “HIGH SPEED” RAIL

Hyperloop’s Conceptual Design

Components of Hyperloop 1. CAPSULE

2. TUBE

3. PROPULSION

 Compressor  The onboard compressor allows the capsule to traverse the relatively narrow tube without choking flow that travels between the capsule and tube wall.  It also provides air to air bearing that support the weight of the capsule throughout the journey.

 The Tube  The tube is made of steel supported by pillars kept 30m apart from each other & built using reinforced concrete.  Solar arrays will cover the top of the tube in order to provide power to the system.

Propulsions  Linear accelerators are constructed along the length of the tube.  Stators are located on the capsules to transfer momentum to the capsules.  Capsules are accelerated by linear magnetic induction and decelerated by regenerative braking similar to magnetic levitation trains.

Working Principle

Best guess at how the Hyperloop could work based on all of the clues.

Cars would share the tube with the air column only during high speed run between stations. Before deceleration, the air column is shunted to the return tube. The car is slowed by linear regenerative breaking, accelerated by linear magnetic induction(rail gun)John Gardy

Suspension System     

Suspending the capsule. Magnetic levitation. An alternative to the above these is an air bearing suspension. Non-linear reaction resulting in large restoring pressures. The increased pressure pushes the ski away from the wall, allowing it to return to its normal ride height.

Applications Andhra Pradesh is likely to get India’s first Hyperloop transportation in few years.

Amravati to Vijayawada in 6 minutes.

Hyperloop in California is under construction & is likely to get finished at the end of this year.

Dubai to Fujaira in 10 minutes

Test ride in Dubai

Dubai to Fujaira in just 10 minutes !!!

Comparison

Overall Comparison

Safety & Advantages Design of hyperloop has been considered from start with safety in minds. It’s a single system that incorporates the vehicle, the propulsion system, energy management, timing and route.

 Interior safety :  The seats conform well to the body to maintain comfort during high speed accelerations.

 Immune to weather:  It is immune to any kind of weather changes as it is in the tube.

 Resistant to earthquake:  The tube length is built with necessary flexibility to withstand the earthquake. In case of sudden stop mechanical braking system would be activated.

 Sustainable self powering  It would use solar energy for powering itself. The solar panels are placed on the tube.

 Decreases the frictional losses that occur at subsonic speed

 Low cost at this kind of speed  Almost no pollution  Decrease the traffic

Limitations  At such tremendous speed passengers discomfort will be an issue. They are likely to experience a force greater than threshold (G-force). A force more than 0.5g will make a person uncomfortable.

 Because its fast speed it cannot take sudden change in direction rather it will take a big radius to turn.  Insufficient movable space for passengers.

Conclusive Discussion  As it has a number of advantages it will be very helpful for transport public as well as goods in a very short time and also in low cost.  It is a new concept so some future work will be required for implementing this project.  There are some technical as well as governmental challenges that have to be overcome and resolved.  This 5th mode of transportation will definitely enhance present day transportation system and improve daily life in a bigger way.

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