A vacuum train (VacTrain) refers to the concept of a high speed transportation system which consists of a magnetically levitated train (Maglev) that travels in an evacuated tunnel. Several studies have been conducted on the existent magnetic levitation train and its fire safety aspects. However, no research exists for the fire hazards in the vacuum train itself. This project analyzes the fire safety characteristics of systems closely related to the VacTrain and its environment in order to predict its fire hazards. Based on these findings, the most efficient suppression systems and evacuation techniques were proposed.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Lazaro, Andrew P.
• Saddat, Anil
• Paranamana, Buddhi M.

Subject

• Security
• Infrastructure
• Well-Being

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-060109-114349

Keyword

• Fire prevention
• Fire protection engineering

Advisor

• Rangwala, Ali S.
• Meacham, Brian Jay
• Pavlov, Oleg V

Year

• 2009

Date created

• 2009-06-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2021-02-01