Development of the On-board Maintenance Management System for Ground Coils of Maglev by Using RFID Technology

Minoru TANAKA; Noriyuki TAKAHASHI; Masao SUZUKI; Ryohei IKEDA; Sei NAGASAKA

doi:10.2219/rtriqr.53.46

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Development of the On-board Maintenance Management System for Ground Coils of Maglev by Using RFID Technology

Minoru TANAKA, Noriyuki TAKAHASHI, Masao SUZUKI, Ryohei IKEDA, Sei NAGASAKA

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Keywords: maglev, ground coil, maintenance, RFID

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2012 Volume 53 Issue 1 Pages 46-51

DOI https://doi.org/10.2219/rtriqr.53.46

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Abstract

In superconducting magnetic levitation (Maglev) transportation systems, a vast number of ground coils are installed along the entire length of the guideway which must withstand long periods exposed to outdoor environment. Periodical maintenance work is essential to secure Maglev system operational reliability. However, maintenance work is time and effort consuming given the vast number of ground coils all with similar appearances. Establishment of a reliable and convenient maintenance management system is important. A maintenance management system was therefore developed for ground coils utilizing a maintenance vehicle and radio frequency identification (RFID) technology.

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