Application Field
- Hyperloop Technology
- Vacuum Transportation Systems
- High-Speed Ground Transportation
Products Sponsored
- CSP-3000-400 (3000W Programmable Power Supply)
- BIC-2200 (2200W Bidirectional Converter with Energy Recycle Function)
Project Overview
Hyperloop UPV, a student team from Universitat Politècnica de València, achieved a major breakthrough at the European Hyperloop Week (EHW) 2024 by becoming the only team to demonstrate dynamic levitation. This milestone came through years of development and the integration of their own vacuum tube Atlas, the prototype pod Vèsper, and a custom linear motor called the Booster.
To meet the rigorous technical demands of this innovation, the team designed a high-performance energy system involving a custom-built PCB, advanced energy storage, and power management for levitation, propulsion, and avionics subsystems.
MEAN WELL’s Impact
MEAN WELL’s power solutions played a pivotal role in enabling Hyperloop UPV’s historic levitation demonstration:
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CSP-3000-400 provided high-efficiency power to charge supercapacitors for the Booster, their proprietary linear motor, streamlining their Energy Storage System (ESS) in both size and capability.
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BIC-2200 allowed safe and controlled preliminary testing of the pod’s avionics battery through simulated charge/discharge cycles.
Through this partnership, MEAN WELL not only contributed critical hardware but helped the team validate system functionality under competitive conditions—advancing their mission to redefine sustainable high-speed transport.
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