Double Linear Induction Motor for Chicago Hyperloop Pod
Team Members Heading link
- Laith Alsakkal
- Umid Khamidiy
- Giovanni Mendoza
- Tyler Ostos
- Issa Smeirat
- Hew Ta
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Global transportation emissions are projected to double by 2050 due to the rising demand for cars. Mass transit systems can reduce these emissions and new technologies like linear induction motors (LIM) can make them attractive services. UIC’s Chicago Hyperloop student organization is determined to contribute to the advancement of these technologies. The team was formed with the goal of competing at annual SpaceX Hyperloop Pod competitions through building and testing prototype transportation pods. The LIM team was tasked with designing a propulsion system capable of reaching 300 mph in 12.5 seconds. The team used MATLAB, ANSYS simulations and LIM research to optimize a dual LIM system which will act as the propulsion system in future Chicago Hyperloop Pods.