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5 | Modeling of Electromagnetic Couplings in Magnetic Levitation Systems | Levitation | Oliver Kleikemper | TUM Hyperloop | LINK | ||||||||||||||
6 | Development of a Magnetic Levitating System for the Swissloop Pod | Levitation | Giacomo Burani | Swissloop | LINK | The Hyperloop, a novel transportation concept, combines the energy efficiency of trains and buses with the speed of aircraft. ETH Zurich's Swissloop team, a student group dedicated to Hyperloop innovation, enhances their pod annually. This thesis improves the Swissloop pod by implementing a magnetic levitation suspension, replacing traditional components. Emphasis is on developing a control system for stability, accuracy, and safety of the levitation process. The proposed system undergoes modeling and testing in Matlab SIMULINK, analyzing metrics such as levitation control, ride smoothness, and power efficiency. Simulations demonstrate stability under diverse conditions, suggesting a slightly expanded levitating range to accommodate noise effects, highlighting the importance of effective noise-filtering techniques for optimal performance. | |||||||||||||
7 | Simulation and Manufacturing of a Phase Change Cooling Module for Low-Pressure Applications | Thermal mgmt | Tim Aebersold | Swissloop | LINK | In his thesis, Tim developed a prototype for a phase change material (PCM) cooling module. Phase change materials, thanks to their large latent heat capacity, are prime candidates for thermal heat storage in vacuum environments, where convective heat dissipation is limited. The prototype module Tim developed was made for Swissloop's last student Hyperloop prototype: It is small and lightweight, and has limited capacity. Still, many of the learnings and key design challenges that were come across during the development of this module are highly relevant to eventual full-scale Hyperloop system. We will talk about the specifics, like the pressure created during PCM melting, enhancing heat transfer, and more. | |||||||||||||
8 | Winner of full scale technical paper award at EHW | Thermal mgmt | Lidwin De Wit & Twan Terpstra | Delft Hyperloop | LINK | Although Hyperloop promises the realisation of efficient high speed transportation, it still requires a lot of power. Doing so, significant amounts of heat are produced by various subsystems on the pod. A thermal management system should by implemented on the pod, to prevent the critical subsystems from overheating. The vacuum environment, however, makes it hard to remove heat from the pod, as one cannot release the heat to surrounding air. This seminar will discuss the available thermal management options and compare their overall impact on the Hyperloop system. | |||||||||||||
9 | The impact of hyperloop design on preferences and mode choice for long-distance transport | Socio-Economics | Lotte Goudswaard | PA Consulting | LINK | This thesis examines the impact of the design of hyperloop on its competitive position compared to short-haul flights and high-speed rail in the transport market for long-distance travel within Europe. It does so by investigating the case for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's (AAS) that aims to become a multimodal hub and accommodate growing passenger demand while adhering to flight movement restrictions. The study employs discrete choice modeling and a stated preference experiment to assess the impact of different hyperloop design parameters on its potential market share within Europe, also providing insight in the key design parameters for a competitive hyperloop design. | |||||||||||||
10 | Hyperloop MVDC electrification system: modeling, configuration, and performance analysis | Power Electronics | Baoling Guo | HES-SO | LINK | The EuroTube Foundation is aiming at building a hyperloop demonstration pilot. HES-SO collaborates with them in designing and configuring its electrification system. In this work, we build a digital simulation model to test possible conceptual hyperloop realizations as well as determine the optimal configuration of its electrification system before the construction. Three tests with respect to different substation installation position, substation voltage levels, and capsule train launch frequencies are conducted with the built numerical model. Performance assessments and problem analysis are presented based on the obtained results. Conclusions and perspectives are remarked in the end. | |||||||||||||
11 | Creating a Hyperconnected Europe | Socio-Economics | Julia Oomens Meer | Hardt Hyperloop | LINK | The concept of a Hyperconnected Europe envisions a network scenario for the implementation of the Hyperloop transportation system across the continent. To bring this vision to life, the first step is gathering support from cities, regions, Infrastructure Managers, and Rail operators. Identifying the areas with the highest travel volumes and dense populations is crucial. This entails exploring potential routes that can complement existing High-Speed Railways and enhance the current public transport network infrastructure. The collaborative effort between urban hubs, regions, and key stakeholders is essential in laying the groundwork for the realization of an interconnected and efficient transportation network spanning Europe. | |||||||||||||
12 | Spillover Applications and Logitics Requirements | Logistics | Kris Neyens | VIL Flanders Innovation Cluster for Logistics. | LINK | Hyperloop is a new mode of transport often considered futuristic and difficult to develop in its full envisioned scale of continental networks connecting cities, airports, and industrial hotspots because of its momentous implications on transport infrastructure. However, it is in full development, and while through the ‘International Hyperloop Association’ the seven leading technology pioneers are working towards converging technological standards, the push to be first and a leading player remains unabated. This leads to ever-increasing technological expertise that could be used in different applications whereby high levels of automation, frictionless movement, implementation of linear motors, and emission-free and low-noise transportation, could be deployed in various real-life environments such as ports and airports, terminals, industrial sites, … Several Hyperloop developers are already exploring the valorization of their technological portfolio and are developing new types of solutions that could answer several operational challenges. This presentation will highlight the ongoing developments and trends. | |||||||||||||
13 | Aerodynamic Investigation of the Hyperloop System at Velocities Above the Kantrowitz Limit | Aerodynamics | João Nicolau | TUM Hyperloop | LINK | This talk discusses the aerodynamic performance of the TUM Hyperloop concept. Through the lens of Computational Fluid Dynamics, six strategically positioned configurations are analysed by applying an overset mesh method to a 2D axisymmetric model. Findings indicate a consistent drag increase beyond the Kantrowitz limit and show the system is unsuitable for operation if drag is uncontrolled. In light of this, the study explores actively managing drag, demonstrating that the incorporation of drag reduction measures greatly enhances the crucial features needed to enable a successful Hyperloop operation. This positions the Hyperloop within the velocity spectrum of aviation while maintaining the passenger specific energy consumption comparable to rail transport. The research accentuates the Hyperloop's viability and efficiency for ultra-high-speed ground transportation, solidifying its potential as a key player in this field. | |||||||||||||
14 | Comparative Analysis of Levitation Technologies for Hyperloop: From Air Skis and Maglev to Wheels | Levitation | Richard Macfarlane | Design Engineer | LINK | Levitation technology is a vital decision for Hyperloop. We will study the history and benefits of Air skis, Maglev and Wheels. We will compare the speed, energy, reliability and overall capital cost of each. Then discuss which technology is most suitable for Hyperloop. | |||||||||||||
15 | Sydney to Melbourne: The economic success for hyperloop | Socio-Economics | Richard Macfarlane | Design Engineer | LINK | High-speed rail uses established technology and is successful in many countries. Hyperloop has the advantage of higher speeds and lower energy, but can it compete? We look at efficient stations for better passenger service, comparative energy use, and safety issues. Using the example of the Sydney to Melbourne route we see how Hyperloop could be built for lower capital cost than high-speed rail. | |||||||||||||
16 | Numerical investigation of drag and vehicle instability induced by interaction between reflection shock wave and vehicle moving inside low-pressure tube | Aerodynamics | Nader Zeinali | EuroTube Foundation | LINK | "In the hyperloop transportation system, as the train moves at high speed inside of a near-vacuum tube, a shock wave will be generated and moves towards the tube end wall. It hits the wall at some time instance, causing it to reflect and move towards the train, with higher strength. This reflected shock wave will interact with the train at some time instance. As a result of this interaction the drag force will significantly increase, and the train becomes unstable. In this thesis, we investigated the aerodynamics of high-speed trains resulting from interaction between reflected shock wave and train." | |||||||||||||
17 | The Community Acceptance of the Hyperloop Infrastructure | Socio-Economics | Sarah Duister, Lotte Westrik Broeksma | Student Product Design & Eng & Policy Analysis | LINK | Of course, the hyperloop is a very interesting and promising means of transport. However, the hyperloop community can, in their excitement, forget about the impact of this huge system on people who are unknown of this innovation. Just imagine that you are unfamiliar with the hyperloop and suddenly this enormous infrastructure is constructed close to your home. It is as high as a house and continuous for many kilometers. What would you do in this scenario? This seminar will give an answer to the question what this community acceptance of the hyperloop infrastructure entails, considering its likely first alignment, characteristics, and regulations. | |||||||||||||
18 | A (multimodal) demand-based approach to determine a possible European hyperloop network. | Socio-Economics | Emanuele Salonico | TUM | LINK | The transportation sector has always been responsible for a great share of total greenhouse gas emissions – more precisely 38% – and passenger demand is expected to keep growing at a rapid pace in the future. This is why a faster, more sustainable, and more efficient mode of transportation such as the hyperloop is needed to address this huge increase in travel demand in future years. This thesis studies the current passenger demand situation in Europe, and how people currently travel in relation to the trip length and the mode of transportation. From these insights, the forecast of this demand for the year 2050 is analyzed and compared to the current situation. Both for the current situation and the year 2050, the most interesting regions (hubs) in terms of passenger traffic are identified and used as a basis for the demand analysis. In 2050, the demand among only the top twenty mobility hubs in Europe will grow by 52% (or 29.1 million passengers), and these values would be way higher if all 200+ regions in Europe are taken into account. From these insights, a possible European hyperloop has been computed. It will have a stronger focus on central Europe, with an estimated yearly capacity of 77.3 million passengers. Ultimately, it is shown how a hyperloop network could reduce current train travel times by an average of 80% (or 175 minutes) while being more efficient and sustainable than the current modes of transport in the long term. | |||||||||||||
19 | A Study on Drag Savings and Energy Efficiency of the Low-Pressure System in Hyperloop Transport using CFD-Simulations | Aerodynamics | Marius Fischer | muZero Hyperloop | LINK | This research work aims to investigate the necessity and viability of building a vacuum tube for the Hyperloop concept, which seeks to achieve high speeds through drag reduction. A methodology is developed to determine the energy consumption of the system and to study its energy efficiency in comparison with other transport systems. The research involves modeling the capsule's acceleration, levitation, vacuum generation, permeation, and leakage, as well as analyzing the interaction of propulsion and aerodynamic drag force using CFD simulations. A parameter study is conducted, taking into account different values for pressure, velocity, and blockage ratio. The obtained data is then used to perform a system optimization using surrogate modeling. Overall, this research contributes to the advancement of the Hyperloop concept by providing insights into its energy efficiency and potential for high-speed transportation. | |||||||||||||
20 | Design of a tunnel boring machine with continuous lining extrusion | Tunneling | Shady Elshater | Swissloop Tunneling | LINK | Fast and affordable tunneling is a key enabling technology in the construction of Hyperloop tubes over long distances. One of the major bottlenecks of current tunnel boring machines (TBM), is the lining system, responsible to support the weight of the earth and the loads from the propulsion system. Swissloop tunneling is developing a novel tunnel lining system, consisting of a polymer extrusion system, which continuously prints a polymer tunnel wall as the TBM advances. What are the main engineering challenges behind such a design? How is the polymer selected? How is it conveyed to the TBM? These and other challenges will be discussed during this seminar. | |||||||||||||
21 | Process methodology for development of High Performance Concrete for Hyperloop Tube application | Infrastructure | Kartik Kulkarni - Co-founder & COO | Quintrans Hyperloop | LINK | Composite Concrete based Tubes for Hyperloop help in solving the pertinent challenges of initial infrastructure costs along with increasing sustainability of the overall structure. However Hyperloop being a completely nascent application for concrete based structures, it requires a holistic approach to build a scalable structure starting from setting up target design parameters to developing a scalable prototype. The presentation aims to discuss the methodology adopted by Quintrans to optimise the chain of activities involved in the process. | |||||||||||||
22 | Design and Optimisation of a Virtual Prototype of a Ground Transportation System at Very High-Speeds in Conditions | Aerodynamics | Federico Lluesma Rodríguez - Dynamics Unit Lead | Zeleros | LINK | This Thesis analyses the performance of a proposed hyperloop concept, in which the propulsion is based on a compressor from the aerodynamic industry. CFD simulations prove that this approach considerably reduces the aerodynamic drag in a closed environment, up to 70 %. An integral simulator to evaluate the performance of the proposed solution is developed. With this tool, an optimisation is conducted to find the most efficient design. From this process, it can be derived that the hyperloop is between three and five times more efficient than aeroplanes. In terms of average speed, the hyperloop is faster up to 800 km route. | |||||||||||||
23 | Cooling of the LIM on the infrastructure side continued and a cooling concept for the AlphaLauncher | Thermal mgmt | Meghdeep Basu | EuroTube | LINK | Overheating is a problem to be tackled for all machines. There are always losses within a motor, most of which will accumulate as heating of its various components. Temperature rise within any electric motor is sub-optimal. Higher temperatures result in higher electrical resistance, meaning the motor will operate less efficiently. Furthermore, without any cooling there is a risk of the motor reaching a critical temperature, where some of its components start to fail. Most motors will receive some passive cooling due to free convection in open air. This is not true for those used within a hyperloop. Due to the presence of the vacuum environment, free convection is greatly reduced. Therefore, it is necessary to have an active cooling system to remove the heat from the motor and the vacuum. This presentation will discuss a the development of a cooling system for a full-scale hyperloop, using EuroTube's 'DemoLauncher' as a reference. The cooling system features a novel method for extracting heat from the hottest and most temperature critical part of DemoLauncher, the Copper Windings. The design of the cooling system has been simulated on STAR-CCM+ | |||||||||||||
24 | The Planning of Hyperloop-based CargoTubes Routes for Sustainable Logistic Solutions | Logistics | Dr. Heiko Duin | BIBA Bremen | LINK | CargoTube is an innovative approach for decarbonized, efficient, effective, and safe transport. A CargoTube is a Hyperloop-based transport system designed to transport goods. This presentation demonstrates how such systems may be planned by a phased approach as used for the planning of road construction. The planning tasks are supported by tools like spreadsheets, discrete event simulation and lifecycle performance assessment allowing the anticipation of performance including economic and environmental dimensions. An example connecting a Logistics Service Park (LSP) with an automotive production site is used to demonstrate the approach. | |||||||||||||
25 | Next Generation Transportation, Hyperloop | Socio-Economics | Edward Stubbing - Department Manager, ITS & Emerging Transportation Technology | AECOM | LINK | Speaker Information: Edward Stubbing is an experienced Transportation Planner who has spent the last decade focussing on emerging transportation technologies such as EVs, Micro Mobility, CV/AVs and Hyperloop. Edward is currently the department manager for ITS and Emerging Transportation Technology at AECOM a global Civil Engineering Consultancy. He is based in the Toronto area in Canada and provides a range of planning and engineering consultancy services to various Federal, Provincial and regional public agencies. Abstract: As an emerging technology Hyperloop is gaining interest from Government agencies who want to understand the technology, what the applications of the system could be, and what challenges still exist. Transport Canada commissioned AECOM to explore the technology readiness of the Hyperloop system and to help them understand some of the key considerations from a legislation and regulation perspective. In developing the study, a series of technical challenges, major risks and regulatory considerations were identified for mitigation. The presentation provides a summary of these findings, considerations for developers and regulators and recommends future steps. | |||||||||||||
26 | Design of a modular DC/DC converter for High power supercapacitor storage | Power Electronics | Akash Ganesan | EuroTube Foundation | LINK | This project is collaboration with The EuroTube Foundation, and its goal is to develop a high-power buffer unit which uses stored energy in supercapacitor banks to compensate for the lack of available power from the grid required to accelerate an Hyperloop vehicle up to 900 km/h in approximately 3s. The presentation first examines the need for such a system and the state of the art of the required components (supercapacitors, switches, etc.) and topologies to design for proposed parameters of 3 kV at 8MW. System level calculations for the system are presented to help get an idea of the scale of the system and the power and energy delivery required for a launching sequence and which topologies are feasible and scalable. | |||||||||||||
27 | Commissioning of a Novel Radar Speed Sensor for a Hyperloop Prototype | Sensing | Mohamed Sadfi | Swissloop | Link | This bachelor thesis presents the commissioning of a radar speed sensor and its integration with other speed sensors in a Kalman filter to obtain a precise value for speed while eliminating measurement noise. The paper first introduces the different sensors used and provides a brief explanation of their functionality. The theoretical aspects of the project, including the Kalman filter and Doppler Effect, are then discussed. Finally, the signal processing methodology is elaborated upon, and the objectives of the thesis are presented. Overall, this thesis provides a comprehensive analysis of integrating a radar speed sensor with other sensors and implementing a Kalman filter to improve speed measurement accuracy. | |||||||||||||
28 | Shaping the future of hyperloop How regulation can drive development and innovation | Standardisation and Juristics | Lara Tabet | Arup | Link | As an emerging mode of transport, Hyperloop – in which rapid magnetically levitating pods travel in vacuum tubes over long distances – faces a number of challenges. While the system’s technical development has been underway for almost a decade, it is the regulatory dimension of this innovative transit idea that is now becoming key to its future development. Arup, as a leading technical advisor to clients developing or considering hyperloop projects and technologies, has evaluated the regulatory issues that these systems will need to overcome, for freight or passenger-based systems, based on wide-ranging research conducted with stakeholders across the industry. We hope these insights will advance the debate on how hyperloop can find its footing in the world and play a complementary role within the world’s mass transit networks. | |||||||||||||
29 | Switched reluctance machines for applications in energy & transportation | Propulsion | Luis García-Tabarés | CIEMAT | Link | The seminar presents an overview of the Switched Reluctance Machine (SRM) and includes a conceptual description and some electromagnetic fundamentals for a better understanding of its characteristics (including pros & cons). SRMs are also classified in the presentation according to their geometry, magnetic configuration or pole arrangement and the main commercial applications of this type of machines is also highlighted. The second part is devoted to describing three relatively novel applications of the SRM in either rotary or linear versions. It includes an application for power leveling in High Speed Trains Substations using a Kinetic Energy Storage System, another application for Wave Energy Conversion and finally a third application for accelerating a Hyperloop-type Transport System. | |||||||||||||
30 | Welcome to the age of frictionless mobility | Socio-Economics | Stefan Kirch CBDO | Nevomo | Link | Nevomo's mission is to boost conventional railways to become more efficient by applying hyperloop-inspired propulsion, suspension, control & IoT solutions. Its MagRail technology provides easy, quick, and cost-effective extensions of existing railways’ capacity and capability while at the same time proposing a phased approach towards the vacuum rail (hyperloop). | |||||||||||||
31 | Numerical and analytical modeling of normal shock front and drag estimation for high speed vehicle motion inside hyperloop tube | Aerodynamics | Dr. Rajdeep Deb | EuroTube Foundation | Link | Fast vehicle motion inside a closed tube generates a normal shock wave in the front and oblique shock in the tail end of the vehicle. This contributes mainly to the pressure drag of the vehicle. Numerical and analytical modeling of this shock speed and shock strength will be presented, which leads to an approximate estimation of pressure drag on the vehicle. Further, interaction of the vehicle with reflected shock wave and passive drag control measures will be discussed. | |||||||||||||
32 | new steels and tube designs for the future | Infrastructure | Joseph Seungmin La | Posco | Link | This seminar will introduce how two of the largest steel companies are collaborating to support the development of Hyperloop technology. Starting from a short introduction of the two companies, the following items will be shared; a history of how Hyperloop was first followed with a feasibility study carried out even before the word 'Hyperloop' was used, development of new steel grade and welding technologies for Hyperloop tubes, implementation of the developed new steel grades, upcoming activites for further improvement on Hyperloop steel structure applications. | |||||||||||||
33 | Challenges for Vacuum Pumps in a Hyperloop System | Vacuum Assurance | Sebastian Rosenstraeter | Leybold | Link | One of the main engineering fields for hyperloop is vacuum technology. Leybold has proven to be a leader in technologies creating and sustaining vacuum much higher than necessary for hyperloop. In this session of the seminar Sebastian Rosensträter is looking into some of the challenges for vacuum systems integrated in a hyperloop transportation system. He will give a quick insight into the basic design of vacuum systems for hyperloops and the different requirements for different operation points. In a second part he will talk about pressure shocks coming from passing pods and their effects on the vacuum pumps themselves. | |||||||||||||
34 | Safety and security | Standardisation and Juristics | Lidwin De Wit & Twan Terpstra | Delft Hyperloop | Link | For a new mode of transportation, such as the hyperloop, to be feasible and accepted by the public, its safety and security must be analysed and proven during the development phase. Safety is a complex topic and an integral part of the hyperloop system. This leads to the pursuit of a high safety standard. Furthermore, the high-speed near-vacuum environment could be an attractive target for terrorist attacks, especially since it will concern international travel, and publicity will be high when the concept is first implemented. Therefore, proper security measures at hyperloop stations are crucial. Within this seminar, a hyperloop safety framework and security procedure recommendations are discussed. | |||||||||||||
35 | Aerodynamics of Vehicles in Vacuum Tube Systems | Aerodynamics | Patrick Haas Professeur d’aérodynamique et de CFD, HES-SO | EuroTube Foundation | Link | The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO) own a scientific group working on transportation in tubes. This group is called GRIPIT. In this seminar, the aerodynamics of such systems is presented. More specially, the effects of the environment such the vacuum, the medium nature or the temperature, on the system performances are Discussed. A modern and multidisciplinary working methodology used in the HES-SO Gripit project will be also presented. | |||||||||||||
36 | Master Thesis Hyperloop Network Design: The Swiss Case | Socio-Economics | Mr. Sc. Kalrav Shah | EuroTube Foundation | Link | Increasing population and mobility demand have created many challenges including congestion on the roads, greenhouse gas emissions and pollution. However, existing literature does not show any detailed network design for Hyperloop. To achieve the objective of designing the Hyperloop network keeping in mind itsoverall impact, the following research question is proposed: “How can a Hyperloop network be designed based upon the determinants of the cost-benefit analysis?” The answer to the proposed research question will also help to answer a few research sub-questions with concerning to design inputs, development of a detailed method, network structure in terms of link building, defining routes, frequency and required number of vehicles; benefit to cost (B/C) ratio and sensitivity of the same. | |||||||||||||
37 | Aspects of Polymer based Brake Pads for linear Braking of Hyperloop Vehicles | Mechanics | Jens Adam Leiter Forschung und Entwicklung bei Furka | Furka | Link | Furka Reibbeläge AG is a Swiss producer of resin bonded organic friction linings, which are brake linings or pads in many applications and various industries. In the last years we sponsored brake pads for different student projects developing hyperloop test vehicles. Current pods will be tested during the European Hyperloop Week 2022. So far, the brakes and the brake pads worked well. As the teams are focussed on the technology of specific hyperloop components, it is comprehensible that no detailed data on the performance of the friction materials was collected and no scientific performance evaluation was possible. The work of the student teams is part of many activities and projects aiming at the commercialisation of vacuum transport technology. To prepare for stages with heavier vehicles and higher speeds, we want to enhance the understanding for the complexity of friction linings and increase the motivation of hyperloop teams to put more attention on the operation conditions and the performance of the friction materials. Some fundamentals of friction braking will be presented to support this reasoning. | |||||||||||||
38 | Parameter Study on the Effect of Viscous Boundary Layers on the Design Limits for Vacuum Tube Transport Systems Based on a Simplified Gas Dynamical Model | Aerodynamics | Julian Grahs | Institute of Hyperloop Technology | Link | In a vacuum tube transportation system the key design parameters such as the vehicles diameter and speed are limited by the flow dynamics between pod and tube wall. If the limit is exceeded, it will cause the system to choke and negating any potential benefits. In order to increase space for payload another option is to increase the pod’s length. This approach, however, increases fluid dynamical effects such as the development of a viscous layer which adds an effective height on top of the pod’s diameter. This presentation provides how the displacement thickness affects the flow in the narrowed gap, leading to a sooner exceed of the gas-dynamical limit. It shows what combinations of the three main design parameters (pod length, velocity and diameter) are actually feasible design points from a fundamental fluid dynamically point of view. | |||||||||||||
39 | Design and analsysis of electromagnetic systems in a hyperloop technology configuration | Propulsion | Sigrid Jacobs | Arcelor Mittal | Link | Hyperloop technologies offer the potential of electrification of high-speed transport, proposing a green alternative to air transport for both passengers and cargo. In order to assure the high speeds envisaged considering the vehicle dynamics, the technology is focused on a number of critical components around propulsion, levitation, guidance and braking, each requiring very demanding control mechanisms. This research is focused on the optimisation of the electromagnetic systems and their integration into a tube configuration. | |||||||||||||
40 | Optimisation of drag on Hyperloop pod resulting from reflected schock waves at tubes end | Aerodynamics | Tomas Mrzek | Swissloop | Link | The aim of this project is to explore the shock wave interaction in a finite Hyperloop tunnel operating at high velocities and blockage ratios in order to define a safe operational envelope for such systems. This includes investigating the transient stresses on the tunnel and pod structure arising reflected shock waves and the piston effect as the pod approaches a station. Strategies to mitigate this effect through tunnel end geometries have been suggested and evaluated. | |||||||||||||
41 | Permeability Measurement on Concrete for Hyperloop Tubes | Materials | Joris Barendse | TUM Hyperloop | Link | The novel Hyperloop technology offers opportunities for a new ultra-high-speed transportation system that could supplement the traditional modes of transportation and shape the sector more sustainably. The exterior shell of the system, i.e., the tube, poses a significant challenge. Design with steel tubes is often proposed, but the use of concrete, and especially High-Performance Concrete (HPC) and UltraHigh-Performance Concrete (UHPC), offers opportunities. An important prerequisite for the Hyperloop is the airtightness of the system. With concrete as a porous material, the main topic of this presentation is the quantification of the permeability of HPC and UHPC. Using helium leak detection, the permeability of various concretes is determined. The leakage rates measured are transferred to larger systems to evaluate the suitability of concrete for Hyperloop systems and to context the energy and resource efficiency of Hyperloop systems with concrete exterior shells. | |||||||||||||
42 | Analysis of the Potential for using existing Rail and Highway Routes in Europe for high-speed Transportation | Socio-Economics | Justus Wolff | mu-zero HYPERLOOP, KIT | Link | Due to their high speed, hyperloops offer a great future alternative to existing means of transportation, especially airplanes. The disadvantage is that new high-speed lines (as straight as possible) would have to be built, which is not always possible, sometimes only with great bureaucratic efforts and very long construction times due to needed expropriations etc. Therefore, mu-zero HYPERLOOP poses the question to what extent the route of existing lines could be used to achieve a speed advantage over conventional rail. The limiting factor here is comfort (especially lateral acceleration), which becomes a problem at very high speeds due to the curve radii. Nevertheless, the results to date have shown that there is an enormous travel time advantage with the hyperloop. | |||||||||||||
43 | Answering Elon’s Challenge With Innovation in Tunneling | Tunneling | Andrean Tedjojuwono | TUM Boring | Link | Tunnel boring technology has been a critical answer to many transportation problems worldwide. Without the technology, dozens of underground systems snaking underneath skyscrapers, rivers, and historical landmarks simply couldn’t exist. As new revolutionary transportation systems arise, the tunnel boring technology must also keep up with the fast-moving pace. In 2021 an American tunnel boring company translated these challenges into an international competition challenging student teams worldwide. This seminar talks about the innovative approaches of the competition-winning team from Munich. | |||||||||||||
44 | Can the Lean Startup approach be used to provide steps towards making the hyperloop a reality | Socio-Economics | Maximilian Mayerföls | TUM Hyperloop | Link | The lean startup framework, one of the most popular and approved methodologies in entrepreneurial literature, is an effective way to accelerate the transformation of innovations from theory to reality, assuming that helpful guidance is offered. The adaptation of the framework allows its applicability beyond the scope of fast-growing industries, and, to hyperloop. The study has found out that, in this case, the concept of Minimal Viable Products plays a central role in the learning process, however, the core problems are the limited functionalities and the necessity to keep the concept consistent. In addition, the adapted framework provides the extension of the concept to include the interfaces and interactions of the subsystems. That is unavoidable in complex technical innovations because it has a great impact on the success and performance of the innovation. The active creation of real options is especially interesting because various market entries are made possible by a single product development that, however, has to be taken into consideration in the phase of conceptualization. | |||||||||||||
45 | long-term passenger prediction of vacuum transport in an European network | Socio-Economics | Nuannuan Leng | EuroTube Foundation | Link | The main focus is to discuss the volume of future hyperloop passengers and market share in a multi-modal network. Throughout the session, the following questions are addressed: What will the passenger flow of Hyperloop look like in the future? What would be the market share of Hyperloop in a future multi-modal network? The talk includes a simulation-based approach developed by EuroTube to envision the mobility structures of 2050 in Europe. Driven by current data, we analyze and predict the use of transport means on the central European network. | |||||||||||||
46 | Liner application for tunneling boring machines | Tunneling | Lukas Heller & Luca Entremont | Swissloop Tunneling | Link | Luca Entremont and Lukas Heller from Swissloop Tunneling introduce their project and touch on the importance of continuous tunneling in the construction of tunnels for Hyperloop and other applications. They also showcase their engineering solutions to enable continuous tunneling in detail for which the Design and Innovation award by The Boring Company was awarded to their team. | |||||||||||||
47 | Definition of seat guidelines and realization of a seating concept for the public highspeed transport system Hyperloop | Standardisation and Juristics | Benjamin Steidl | TUM Hyperloop | Link | A guideline for seat development in all future Hyperloop vehicles is established and applied as part of the development and conceptual design of the seats for the TUM Hyperloop demonstrator. A comprehensive benchmark of existing and future means of transport and concepts from Hyperloop competitors are also analyzed and evaluated. The requirements for the seats are determined through a literature review and expert interviews with mobility industry experts. The focus of the requirements is on the user-centered design of the seats, with particular attention to ergonomic design. In this way, the long-term competitiveness of the Hyperloop is ensured to take over as large a market share as possible from competitors. | |||||||||||||
48 | Economic feasibility study on Hyperloop based on current European research data | Socio-Economics | M.Sc. Alexander Scholz | Institute of Hyperloop Technology | Link | Besides other advantages of a European Hyperloop system, e.g. in terms of ecological impact and travel time savings, one of the most important criteria for its success in our world is economic feasibility and advantageousness. Several studies have already been carried out on this, especially by Hyperloop companies. As a kind of summary, these research works were examined and an economic feasibility study was created that compares the Hyperloop system with air transport, high-speed trains and MagLev systems. This resulted in a holistic view that compares the transport systems from both quantitative and qualitative points of view. | |||||||||||||
49 | Hyperloop System Design | Design | Prof. Dr. Jonas Kristiansen Nøland | NTNU | Link | Evacuated tube transport in airless tunnels is currently viewed as the fastest way to cross the earth’s surface. However, as a result of recent marketing hypes, not enough explanation of its core technologies has been provided to understand its feasibility fully. The optimal combination of tube depressurization and aerodynamic air losses with the propulsion, guidance, and levitation of capsules inside is still an open design question. In the end, the objective is to minimize global energy use inside the hyperloop ecosystem, and at the same time, minimize infrastructure needs and satisfy certain safety requirements. This presentation aims to provide some first principle replies to the overall design philosophy of the hyperloop transportation system. | |||||||||||||
50 | Hyperloop Technology Entry Strategies for the European Market | Standardisation and Juristics | Ana Garcia | TUM Hyperloop | Link | This research aimed to understand the strategic steps necessary to make the hyperloop a reality in Europe. The research was posed to have an impact and relevance in the transportation industry, not only for the hyperloop players but also for all those trying to tackle similar challenges by innovating in mobility. Understanding the hyperloop and transportation landscape enabled qualitative research to be performed by interviewing key players in the mobility innovation sector in Europe. The interviews revealed that driving innovation in mobility has to be done by being aware of the customers, the challenges, and the main stakeholders of the proposed concept. Finally, a strategy for the successful entry into the European market was drafted. The strategy was tailored for the hyperloop, but it can also be adapted for other mobility innovations. | |||||||||||||
51 | Juristical Data Recording | Standardisation and Juristics | Dr. Diego Politano | HaslerRail | Link | In the event of an accident, data recording systems play a crucial role in determining the root cause. The requirements for such a Data Recording System including a crash protected memory strongly depends on the application field. The future applications in Vacuum will set new limits for the state of the art technologies and open the field for new innovative ideas. During this Seminar we will discuss the today application field in Railway and discuss the gaps to be closed in the future. | |||||||||||||
52 | Safe and modular high and low voltage electronics architecture for Hyperloop pod prototype | Power Electronics | B.Sc. Olaf Dünkel, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Head of Technology, B.Sc. Florian Keck, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Head of Electronics | mu-zero HYPERLOOP, KIT | Link | Nowadays, Electrical and Electronic Systems are one of the main enablers for innovative system development. A system-level design approach ensures flexibility, modularity, and safety during all phases of the development process. We present a standardized architecture consisting of hard- and software components as well as a custom CAN-based communication protocol. Particular emphasis was placed on the safe implementation of the high-voltage system and safety measures in the overall context. This shortens development times, ensures safety, allows for easy debugging and analysis of recorded measurement data. | |||||||||||||
53 | The Impact of Design in Transportation | Design | Dipl.-Ing. Architektur Dipl.-Ing. Maschinenbau (DH) Albert Schuster | Moja Design | Link | Albert Schuster from MOJA Design explains the importance and the influence of design on the mobility sector. The principles which are important in the design process are explained based on an implemented public transportation system. Thereon the Hyperloop study which was developed by MOJA Design applying these principles will be presented in detail. | |||||||||||||
54 | Tube Dynamic Design and other Civil Engineering aspects | Infrastructure | M.Sc. Jorge Martínez García, Design Engineer at Arup | Arup | Link | The cost of the Hyperloop infrastructure is expected to represent more than 90 % of the project cost. The tube will also be predominantly elevated, which is more expensive than conventional at grade railways. Hence, a detailed study of the possible materials and bridge typologies is needed to minimise the cost. However, there are not publicly available structural studies about the tube. This presentation, based on a Master´s thesis, covers this point. It first analyses the differences and competitivity between Hyperloop and other transport systems. It then studies the dynamic structural behaviour of the bridge, focusing namely on the vehicle-induced deflections on the bridge, which are very limited due to the pod´s tight tolerances. Finally, it compares the bridge typologies made of concrete or of steel. | |||||||||||||
55 | Challenges in Pipeline Diagnostics | Maintenance | Dr. Ingo Nee, Senior Technology Strategy Manager Rosen Group | Rosen Group | No Video available | Pipelines transport large volumes of gases and liquids such as oil, water, natural gas, and hydrogen. They are generally considered the safest means of transportation for fluids. However, external influences in the pipeline environment can cause defects such as leaks, metal loss, cracks and dents. These defects impair the integrity of pipelines. Early detection and proper assessment of defects is important to protect people and the environment from disasters and to ensure efficient operation of pipelines, as well as regulatory compliance. This presentation provides a brief overview of challenges and solutions in pipeline diagnostics. Are these methods and technologies transferable to the needs of Hyperloop diagnostics? | |||||||||||||
56 | Underground Station with the Solidarity Transport Hub Poland | Design | Dr.-Ing. Rafał Rumin, researcher and assistant professor; Dr.-Ing. Olena Stryhunivska, researcher and assistant professor; Dr.-Ing. Katarzyna Gdowska, researcher and assistant professor | Faculty of Management at the AGH-UST in Krakow | Link | The Solidarity Transport Hub Poland is a planned mega hub to be located in Baranów Municipality, Poland, which is comprised of an airport, multimodal transport hub, an airport city, as well as a road and railway infrastructure. It is a perfect location to be integrated from the very initial stage with the first vactrain route in Poland. As both projects – the mega hub and the hyperloop route - are at the conceptual design phase various concepts, they may be combined in various ways using computer simulation models. We present a project of an underground vacuum tube high-speed trains station dedicated for the planned mega hub. Available models and designs of the hyperloop station building and its infrastructure are used in order to formulate recommendations for further development and identify critical issues for maximizing passenger safety and reducing passenger transit time. | |||||||||||||
57 | Hyperloop Regulations and Standardization | Standardisation and Juristics | Gila Cohen Kropf, Head of Risk and External Affairs at Swisspod | Swisspod | Link | For every transport mode in the world, there are strict regulations and standards in place to comply with. But for Hyperloop, a new modern form of mass mobility still in its early stages, standardization and legislation are yet to be formulated. Implementing a safe and reliable system is the first priority for Hyperloop companies, as well as for rule makers and standardization bodies. This step is crucial for testing and certification processes, and it's the key to deploying the 5th transportation mode to the market. Today, Hyperloop companies worldwide are actively collaborating with stakeholders from the US and the EU institutions to establish future regulations, safety, and functionality standards for Hyperloop. Join the presentation the get a short glance into what the current global situation is and explore the steps towards standardizing and regulating this ultra-high-speed transportation system. | |||||||||||||
58 | Study of Hyperloop Pod equipped with Compressor to overcome Kantrowitz Limit | Aerodynamics | Maurice Bizzozero | ETH Zurich | Link | For high speed Hyperloop systems, if the pod is too big with respect to the tube or if it travels too fast, the flow on the bypass chokes. The mathematical limit which describes when choking occurs is called the Kantrowitz limit. When overcome, the pressure accumulates at the front and the pod is forced to move the whole column of air ahead. This can significantly increase the drag and compromise the performance of the pod. An axial compressor mounted in front of the pod is proposed in the original formulation by Elon musk with the purpose of releasing part of the pressure by allowing more throughput. In this session, the possible benefits of mounting a compressor to mitigate the effects of the Kantrowitz limit under different conditions are discussed. | |||||||||||||
59 | Large scale testing of Hyperloop Technologies | Design | Dr. Ralf Effenberger | INTIS GmbH | Link | For the establishment of a European Hyperloop standard it is essential to further develop the technology with the help of a large scale European research center. The creation of a European Hyperloop test track is explained using the example of the 32 km continuous MagLev test track in Lathen, Germany. The focus is on the operation, the coordination of the mechanical and electrical challenges as well as the subsequent standardization of the technology. INTIS is also developing wireless high power transmission, this technology could also play a crucial role in supplying power to all forms of levitating, contactless transport. | |||||||||||||
60 | Aerodynamic Performance of Successive Travelling Hyperloop Pods | Aerodynamics | Maria Krinner | ETH Zurich | Link | It is well known from sports and automotive industry that travelling vehicles in near proximity may lead to significant drag reductions. Can we expect a similar flow behaviour for successive travelling Hyperloop pods? Using CFD, the fundamental flow phenomena for two successive travelling pods separated by a variety of different inter-vehicle spacings has been explored and compared to the pod travelling in isolation. | |||||||||||||
61 | Hyperloop feasibility study in Germany | Feasibility Study | Maximilian Mayerföls | TUM | Link | Based on a trend analysis of the long-distance transportation industry we find that a major driver of innovative ultra-speed transportation systems is determined by the willingness of the German Federal Government to invest in transport infrastructure. In addition, this kind of investment would enable Germany to better reach its emission reduction targets, switching to more sustainable ways of transport, where we observe an increased preference for ground transport among the population, especially on recently opened high-speed lines. Our results show that instead of focusing on cargo transportation, the Hyperloop has greater potential in passenger transport, because of its strengths of high speed, good urban integration, low noise levels, independence of weather and sustainable energy use. Using an iterative software application developed for this study leads to fast and accurate route planning results that can be used on a worldwide scale, so we identified several routes with the most promising ones between Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and Hamburg. The anticipated infrastructure costs of Hyperloop are expected to be similar to other lane-based transport modes for long distance travel and we argue that a Hyperloop system in Germany has great potential. | |||||||||||||
62 | Long-distance transport and sustainability | Socio-Economics | Prof. Dr. Barbara Lenz | DLR Berlin | Link | Transport is still a major challenge when it comes to climate protection, but also to better air quality, less noise and land consumption. One of the main objectives for future transport development is therefore the shift from road-based individual transport to shared means of transport, above all public transport. The past few years have shown, based on a variety of sharing services, that in supplement to traditional public transport, additional areas of the market are open to new concepts and business models. In fact, however, this is almost exclusively related to everyday traffic and especially urban traffic. New concepts and business models for long-distance transport are missing. The lecture will present the demand in domestic and European long-distance passenger transport and, on this basis, discuss the possible additional function of a hyperloop system. | |||||||||||||
63 | Energy requirements of Hyperloop compared to conventional transport | Design | Georges Makdissi | University of Oldenburg & University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer | No Video available | One of the main advantages of the hyperloop is that it can reach faster speeds easier than conventional means due to its higher efficiency. This talk aims to answer the questions about the energy-saving capability of the hyperloop. The literature is investigated for studies simulating the effects of drag, the energy saved is calculated, and the results discussed. Using this data, the question "Is the energy saved enough to power the vacuum pumps?" will be answered. | |||||||||||||
64 | Challenges of high speed rail traveling in the context of a rail bridging solution | Mechanics | Nico Ege | ETH Zurich | Link | Wherever a tube of a vacuum transport system needs to be split into different sections with a valve, a gap remains inside the track. This axial gap needs to be closed, when a vehicle passes from one to another tube section. What are the requirements for a mechanism, which closes the track gap and what are the problems of high speed rail traveling? The wheel rail interaction was analysed and other requirements for vacuum compatible mechanisms were listed to compare it with standard railways like the SBB. | |||||||||||||
65 | Manufacturing process and Digital model of the manufacturing process of the AlphaTube | Socio-Economics | Laura Arredondo | ETH Zurich | Link | It is well known that civil engineering projects require a large economic investment and have long manufacturing lead times. How can Just in Time be reduced? By creating a digital mockup of the AlphaTube manufacturing process, process simulations can be performed and the results analyzed for different input data from an industrial organization point of view. This will allow to improve the weak points of the process for a more efficient and controlled real construction. | |||||||||||||
66 | Superconductor magnetic levitation in Transportation and Industry | Propulsion | Dr. Oliver de Haas | Evico GmbH | Link | Superconductors conduct electric current without resistance - that is well known. Superconductors displace or store magnetic fields. This makes them ideal for inherently stable, efficient magnetic bearings. The operating principle of superconducting magnetic bearings is the pinning of magnetic flux lines in the superconductor material. This intrinsic property creates a stable levitation with repulsive and attractive forces and does not require any control electronics. However, the so-called high-temperature superconductors must be cooled to their working temperature of 77 K. The presentation will provide insights into SupraTrans technology, its significance for Hyperloop, how the hoverboard works, and what industrial applications evico is working on. | |||||||||||||
67 | Thermal analysis of a high temperature cryostat | Thermal mgmt | Áron Németh | TUM | Link | Hyperloop is an ultra-high speed transportation system concept, which can use superconductors for propulsion. This contribution analyzes a liquid nitrogen cryostat for the cooling of high temperature superconductors. A design tool is presented, which helps the early-stage development of these cryostats. | |||||||||||||
68 | How to cater for passengers in fast moving vehicles | Design | Christian Harbeke | NOSE Design | LINK | Developing a completely new mode of transportation means making a few supercritical decisions regarding dimensions. In this case the cross section of the Hyperloop pods will decide on the cross section of the tunnel or vice versa. Reflecting our vast experience in transportation design we will show different strategies on how to arrange passengers in fast moving vehicles. | |||||||||||||
69 | EHW competition | European Hyperloop Week, Competition | Ewa Radzanowska | HYPED | LINK | The development of Hyperloop has been happening relatively independently in many regions around the world. This kind of approach to new technology encourages innovation and can result in an abundance of great designs, however it also poses problems of convergence of technologies. The European Hyperloop Week was formed on the realisation that collaboration between the groups working on Hyperloop is needed to ensure a streamlined implementation of the transportation system across the European Union and beyond. | |||||||||||||
70 | Spotlights on vacuum technology for Hyperloop tubes | Vacuum Assurance | Dr. Tom Kammermeier | Leybold | LINK | A full size Hyperloop tube will be the largest vacuum vessel in the world. Pump technology has to account for pump down requirements, leak flows, pressure distribution etc. A brief overview of suitable pump mechanisms, layout considerations and simulation results will be given. | |||||||||||||
71 | Linear electric motors for hyperloop propulsion systems | Propulsion | Tomasz Kublin, | Nevomo | LINK | Almost every hyperloop concept has a propulsion system based on a linear electric motor. In some it is the main drive system and in others it is just a support system for fast acceleration. The presentation will be focused on the technologies of linear electric motors and will present its different types, topologies and transportation applications to show the advantages of such motors in propulsion systems of high-speed linear transportation systems. | |||||||||||||
72 | The limit is onyl the sky (maybe) | Design | Michele Molinari | Molinari Rail AG | LINK | ||||||||||||||
73 | Analysis and Simulation of a Control Strategy for Levitating Linear Induction Motors | Propulsion | Burak Alp Kaya | Swissloop | LINK | ||||||||||||||
74 | Investigation of Shock Waves in low-pressure Vacuum Transport Tubes | Aerodynamics | Thomas Umbach | EuroTube Foundation | LINK | ||||||||||||||
75 | System Risk Management in Action – From Project Controlling to System Safety | Standardisation and Juristics | Alfred Moegerli | Moergeli | LINK | ||||||||||||||
76 | Sensing concept for automated tube installation | Sensing | Markus Schär | Grunder Ingenieure | LINK | ||||||||||||||
77 | Design and Development of a Sensor Network Architecture for Hyperloop Vehicles | Sensing | Luca Rufer | Swissloop | LINK | ||||||||||||||
78 | Levitation technologies for Hyperloop Applications | Levitation | Lukas Eschment | Institute of Hyperloop Technology | LINK | ||||||||||||||
79 | Development of an Eddy Current Drive Based on Permanent Magnets | Propulsion | Mirko Kemna, Jaspar Halbey | TU Berlin, University of Bremen | LINK | ||||||||||||||
80 | Large scale testing of Hyperloop Technologies and wireless high power transmission | Power Electronics | Dr. Ralf Effenberger | INTIS GmbH | LINK | ||||||||||||||
81 | Developement of a Linear Induction Motor for Highspeed Vehicles | Propulsion | Matthias Strässle | Swissloop | No Video available | ||||||||||||||
82 | CFD Applications for High-Speed Vac-Trains | Aerodynamics | Mohamed Sayed | PSI | LINK | ||||||||||||||
83 | Cooling of a long stator linear motor for Vacuum Transport | Thermal mgmt | Manuel Häusler | EuroTube Foundation | LINK | ||||||||||||||
84 | Case study on tube docking stations for passengers | Design | Simone Eberhart | EuroTube Foundation | LINK | ||||||||||||||
85 | Leak detection tool for inspection of concrete vacuum tubes | Infrastructure | Marco Farine | EuroTube Foundation | LINK | ||||||||||||||
86 | Design and Development of Carbon Wheels for Pods | Mechanics | Gabriel Pulver | ETH Zurich | LINK | ||||||||||||||
87 | Rapid pipe segment installation, time and cost optimized | Infrastructure | Jo Haller | SBB | LINK | ||||||||||||||
88 | Structural tube design for AlphaTube | Infrastructure | Oliver Wach | EuroTube Foundation | LINK | ||||||||||||||
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