This document summarizes a seminar presentation on the Hyperloop transportation system. The presentation covered the introduction of Hyperloop as a proposed high-speed mass transit system, its operating principles of magnetic levitation and linear induction motors, its evolution and development since Elon Musk's 2013 paper. It also discussed Hyperloop's components like tubes, capsules, compressors, suspensions and propulsion. The presentation provided comparisons of Hyperloop to other transportation modes on metrics like speed, cost and emissions. It described proposed Hyperloop projects in India and considerations for route selection. Limitations discussed included issues around turns, passenger space and motion sickness. The conclusion stated Hyperloop's potential to transform intercity travel.

1. Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology and Research,
Badnera, Amravati.
Department of Civil Engineering
SEMINAR PRESENTATION
on
Hyperloop Transportation System
Guided by:
Prof. V. S. Gohatre
Presented by:
Anand R. Gawai
Section-B Roll no.-24

2. Sr. No. Contents
1. Introduction
2. Principle of Hyperloop
3. Evolution of Hyperloop
4. Comparison
5. Components of Hyperloop
6. Hyperloop in India
7. Hyperloop Route Selection
8. Limitations of Hyperloop
9. Conclusion
10. References

3. 1. Friction
2. Air dragging
Two main problems in transportation

4. FIFTH MODE OF TRANSPORTATION

5. • Hyperloop is a proposed high-speed mass transportation
system.
• Aim- To ease in transportation for passenger and freight
transportation.
• Due to its unique features, it is also termed as ‘fifth mode
of transportation’
Introduction

6. • Hyperloop is based on a principle of magnetic levitation.
• The principle of magnetic levitation states that the vehicle
can be suspended and propelled on a guidance track made
with magnets.
• The capsule on the top of the track is propelled by linear
induction motors.
Principle of Hyperloop

8. • The Hyperloop concept was first introduced in 2013 with the
release of Elon Musk's Alpha paper.
• The paper outlined Hyperloop, a new transportation mode
that utilized low-pressure tubes to propel capsules at high
speeds over significant distances.
• The white paper was designed to be a launching point for
innovation of the concept. To promote the Hyperloop
concept, SpaceX, a private aerospace company owned by
Elon Musk, initiated the Hyperloop Pod Competition in 2015.
Evolution of Hyperloop

9. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Car
Bus
Rail
Air
Hyperloop
Travel time Commutor Cost
2x slower than hyperloop
4x higher than hyperloop
Similar cost to hyperloop
9x slower than hyperloop
Similar cost to hyperloop
7x slower than hyperloop
5x higher than hyperloop
9x slower than hyperloop
Hyperloop Compared to Other Modes Of
Transportation

10. Comparative Emissions Per Passenger Per Km
-0.01 0.01 0.03 0.05 0.07 0.09 0.11
• CO2(tons)
Emission free
Hyperloop
Rail
Air
Car 0.12 tons CO2
0.06 tons CO2
0.08 tons CO2

11. Train Length Time Total Building Cost Cost per km
Shanghai Maglev
(Pudong Airport to Pudong)
30.5 km 7m $ 1.33 Billion $ 43.6
Million
L0 Series Maglev
(Tokyo to Nagoya)
286 km 40m $ 48.6 Billion
(estimated cost)
$ 169.9
Million
High-speed rail
(Mumbai to Ahmedabad)
510 km 110m $ 15 Billion
(estimated cost)
$ 29.4
Million
Hyperloop
(Chennai to Bengaluru)
350 km 30m $ 8 Billion
(estimated cost)
$ 23.1
Million
Hyperloop: Cost Comparisons

12. Hyperloop: Capacity Comparisons
Transport Mode Capacity per unit Services per day Capacity per day
Air 150 51 7650
High Speed Rail 589 27 15903
Hyperloop- Small capsule 28 568 15904
Hyperloop- Large capsule 40 398 16520

13. Components of Hyperloop
There are five major components of Hyperloop:
• Tube
• Capsule
• Compressor
• Suspension
• Propulsion

14. Hyperloop component: Tube
• Tube is one of the main components of hyperloop system
which is made of steel.
• Two tubes are welded together side by side or up and down
to allow the capsules travel in both directions.
• These tubes will be supported with the help of pillars.
Pillars are placed 30m(100ft) apart from each other.

15. Hyperloop component: Tube
• Solar arrays are provided on the top of the tubes which provide
power to the whole system.
• The geometrical dimensions of the tube are:
Inner diameter of the tube is 2.23 m.
The tube cross-sectional area is 3.91 m².
• The expected air pressure inside the tube will be maintained
around 100 Pa.

17. Hyperloop component: Capsule
• The proposed capsule has the capacity of carrying 28
passengers at a time and travel at a very high speed
throughout the length of the tube.
• Magnetic linear accelerators are used to accelerate the
capsules.

18. Hyperloop component: Capsule
• Capsule accelerators are fixed at various stations on the
hyperloop tube.
• Each capsule contain rotors fixed at the bottom and the stators
on the tube walls.
• The combination of stator and rotor gives momentum to the
capsule.

19. • The compressor is fitted at the
front side of the capsule.
• It sucks the air and transfer to the air
bearings which supports the weight
of the capsule.
Hyperloop component: Compressor

20. • For the purpose reliability and safety, the air
bearing suspension are used which offers
stability and extremely low drag at a feasible
cost.
• Due to exceptionally high stiffness, air
bearing suspension is required to maintain
stability at very high speed.
Hyperloop Components: Suspensions

21. • Propulsion system is important component of
hyperloop system to accelerate as well as to
decelerate the capsule from 0 to 300 mph or 483
km/h.
• To accelerate and decelerate the capsule linear
induction motor is used which provides advantage
over permanent magnet motor.
• Linear induction motor lowers the material cost,
reduces the weight of the capsule and also lowers the
dimensions of capsule.
Hyperloop Component: Propulsion

22. • The two planned Virgin Hyperloop
projects in India are on the Mumbai-Pune
route and possibly between Bengaluru
airport and the city.
• The state of Maharashtra has approved the
Virgin Hyperloop-DP World Consortium
as the original project proponent for the
Mumbai-Pune route.
• Declared Hyperloop as a public
infrastructure exercise.
Hyperloop in India

23. • The company is planning to have its
hyperloop system safety-certified by
2025 and make it ready for passenger
operations on commercial projects by
as early as 2030
• Will save 2.5 hr. in travelling
Mumbai-Pune Hyperloop

24. • Limiting the maximum capsule speed to 760 mph
(1,220 kmph) for aerodynamic considerations
• Local geographical constraints, including location of
urban areas, mountain ranges, reservoirs, national
parks, roads, railroads, airports, etc.
• The route must respect existing structures.
Hyperloop Route selection

25. • May occur critical situation at turnings w.r.t.
safety vs. speed
• Less movable space and comfort for
passengers
• May occur dizziness in passengers due to
high acceleration and deacceleration
Limitations of Hyperloop

26. • Hyperloop is a new technology with huge potential to
transform the transportation system.
• Feasibility of hyperloop technology is still under
review for many aspects from safety, cost, capacity,
emissions etc.
• Many trails at various locations are under way.
• Hyperloop has potential to transform intercity travel
and may substitute air travel.
Conclusion

27. 1. Musk, Elon (August 12, 2013). "Hyperloop Alpha"(PDF). Space X.
Retrieved August 2013.
2. Paper by Mark Sakowski, “The Next Contender in High-Speed
Transport Elon Musk Hyperloop”, 2016.
3. N. Kayela, editor of scientific and technical department, “Hyperloop: A
Fifth Mode of Transportation”, 2014.
4. Mohammad Imran, international journal of Engineering research, 2016.
5. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR).
6. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
References

28. Thank You