This paper presents an experimentally validated numerical approach linear roller guideways considering coupled vertical and horizontal (feed) motions taking into account lubricant starvation. The inlet starvation is considered by incorporating potential flow method. Results show that has pronounced effect on the film thickness, friction, applied load contact up to 32%. Localised pressure values...

This paper will deliver insight into technology and physics of the levitation system for the SupraTrans project, a prototype of a superconducting transportation system. The technology used herein bases on the flux pinning in melt-textured bulk YBa2Cu3O7−X (YBCO) that stabilizes the lateral and the vertical position of the vehicle above the magnetic track. A track made from permanent magnets and...

superconducting materials are capable of trapping extremely high magnetic fields. this property and meissner effect of superconductors causes a levitation force between bulk superconductors and a permanent magnet (pm). this levitation force has possible industrial applications such as permanent magnet guideways (pmg). because of the high price of permanent magnets, the optimization of pmg desig...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) received an order for its Crystal Mover for Changi International Airport of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), to serve as the transportation system connecting its terminals where the newly constructed Terminal 3 is a symbol of the New Singapore Changi Airport. The new transportation system is characterized by its innovative and futuristic ...