Hyperloop
- 2. Modes of transportation If we are to make a massive investment in a new transportation system, then the return should by rights be equally massive. Compared to the other system, it should ideally be: Safer Faster Lower cost More convenient Immune to weather Sustainably self-powering Resistant to Earthquakes
- 3. What is a Hyperloop? *Hyperloop is a conceptual – soon to be a reality “fifthmode of transportation” proposed by Elon Musk and his teams at Tesla Motors and SpaceX. *Hyperloop is a new way to move people and things at airline speeds for the price of a bus ticket. It's on-demand, energy-efficient and safe. *Reduced-pressure tubes in which pressurized capsules ride on an air cushion driven by linear induction motors and air compressors. *Travelling speed is 1200km/hr.
- 4. Hyperloop transportation system The Hyperloop consists of several distinct components, including: 1.Capsule 2.Tube 3.Propulsion 4.Route
- 5. Capsule Minimum of 28 passengers per capsule. For travel at high speeds, the requirement is to overcome air resistance. Aerodynamic drag increases with the square of speed. Whenever you have a capsule or pod moving at high speed through a tube containing air, there is a minimum tube to pod area ratio below which you will choke the flow. (Kantrowitz Limit )
- 6. compressor at the leading face to ingest oncoming air for levitation and to a lesser extent propulsion. supplies air to air bearings that support the weight of the capsule throughout the journey. The capsule may also include deployable wheels similar to aircraft landing gear for ease of movement at speeds under 100 mph (160 kph) and as a component of the overall safety system.
- 7. The interior of the capsule is specifically designed with passenger safety and comfort in mind. The seats conform well to the body to maintain comfort during the high speed accelerations experienced during travel. Each passenger will have access their own personal entertainment system.
- 8. Tube The main Hyperloop route consists of a partially evacuated cylindrical tube. The expected pressure inside the tube will be maintained around 1/1000 the pressure on Earth. The tube will be supported by pillars or pylon. Dampers will be incorporated between the pylons and tubes to isolate movements in the ground from the tubes.
- 9. Propulsion In order to propel the vehicle at the required travel speed, an advanced linear motor system is being developed to accelerate the capsule above 760 mph (1,220 kph). The Hyperloop as a whole is projected to consume an average of 28,000 hp (21 MW ) A solar array covering the entire Hyperloop is large enough to provide an annual average of 76,000 hp (57 MW)
- 10. Route The Hyperloop route should be based on several considerations, including: Limiting accelerations on the passengers to 0.5g. bend radii have been calculated so that the passenger does not experience inertial accelerations that exceed 0.5g. The route must respect existing structures. The major stations for Hyperloop are suggested based on high traffic regions between major cities.
- 11. Hyperloop is considered an open source transportation concept The authors recognize the need for additional work, including but not limited to: 1.More expansion on the control mechanism for Hyperloop capsules. 2.Detailed station designs with loading and unloading of both passenger and goods 3.Trades comparing the costs and benefits of Hyperloop with more conventional magnetic levitation systems. 4. Sub-scale testing based on a further optimized design to demonstrate the physics of Hyperloop.