The superconducting electromagnetic propulsion system has been proposed as one of new alternative propulsion systems. Especially, the helical-type propulsion system has the greatest merit that is able to use the solenoid-type superconducting magnets with high magnetic fields. In this study, calculations of characteristics of the large scale helical-type thruster are carried out on the basis of our experimental results. As a couple of results of calculations, it is found that the thruster efficiency quickly increases with the length of electrode up to about 5m and then goes up to about 0.9. The thruster efficiency peaks at a certain point (~ 0.6 m) and then falls as length of pitch increases.
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Principles of superconducting electromagnetic ship
3. Experiments and Results
4. Calculations
5. Conclusions
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