Abstract
In commercializing the superconducting maglev system it is important to reduce the cost, especially that of ground coils installed all along the guideway. The ground coils designed for Yamanashi test track under construction are composed of both eight-shaped null-flux coils for EDS (Electro-Dynamic Suspension) and double-layered armature coils of LSM (Linear Synchronous Motor). The former reduces the magnetic drag of the running resistance, and the latter reduces the electromagnetic fluctuation in the superconducting coils. Besides, the eight-shaped coils can generate propulsion force by being connected to the power supply. This system can generate levitation force, guidance force and propulsion force by the same ground coils. Therefore this system is expected to save the cost of ground coils, number of which are decreased. In this paper we present the principle and analytical formula of the combined propulsion, levitation and guidance system (PLG system), including one for angles. In addition, using numerical examples, the characteristics of this system are expressed.
