EN 17930:2024

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2025
Vidiki sistemov Hyperloop - Referenčna arhitektura
Hyperloop Systems Aspects - Reference Architecture
Hyperloop-Systemaspekte - Referenzbauweise
Aspects des systèmes Hyperloop - Architecture de référence
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 17930:2024
ICS:
03.220.99 Druge oblike transporta Other forms of transport
45.020 Železniška tehnika na Railway engineering in
splošno general
55.020 Pakiranje in distribucija blaga Packaging and distribution of
na splošno goods in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 17930
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2024
ICS 03.220.99; 45.020; 55.020
English version
Hyperloop Systems Aspects - Reference Architecture
Aspects des systèmes Hyperloop - Architecture de Hyperloop-Systemaspekte - Referenzbauweise
référence
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Hyperloop system description . 6
5 Methodology . 6
6 Key hyperloop system functions . 6
7 Reference architecture - Building Blocks. 7
8 Functions related to the infrastructure . 9
8.1 Infrastructure structure and enclosure (F1) . 9
8.2 Low-Pressure Environment Control (F2) . 10
8.3 Station, hub and related infrastructure (F3) . 10
8.4 Infrastructure Maintenance (F4) . 10
9 Functions related to the Vehicle . 10
9.1 Vehicle structure and body/fuselage (F5) . 10
9.2 Vehicle Internal Environment (F6) . 11
9.3 Vehicle Maintenance and Storage (F7) . 11
10 Functions relative to the Operating system . 11
10.1 Traction System: apply Longitudinal forces between vehicle and infrastructure (F8) . 11
10.2 Traction System: apply Transverse forces between vehicle and infrastructure (F9) . 12
10.3 Energy Management (F10) . 12
10.4 Command, Control, Communication and Signalling (F11) . 12
10.5 Emergency prevention and evacuation management (F12) . 13
11 Functions related to multiple systems - Introduction of the interfaces. 13
Annex A (informative) Characterization of the interfaces . 15
Annex B (informative) Classification of the interfaces . 16
Bibliography . 17
European foreword
This document (EN 17930:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/CLC/JTC 20 “Hyperloop
systems”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
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text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2025, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
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Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania,
Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
Introduction
This document defines the reference architecture of the hyperloop system, its subsystems and interfaces.
The main purpose is to develop a functional architecture for this novel mode of transportation that can be used
by any parties participating in the development of the different aspects of a hyperloop system.
1 Scope
This document specifies the reference architecture for a hyperloop system. It specifies the functions of each
(sub)system classifying them in different functional blocks, their different possible implementations, and
highlights the interactions between them.
The interfaces of the transportation system based on interactions are listed, whether it be internal interfaces
or exterior interfaces. The characterization considers the technical as well as operational features of the
transport service.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp/
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
hyperloop system
hyperloop is a mode of land transportation capable of high speed and driverless operations, in which a vehicle
is guided through a low-pressure tube or system of tubes, for passengers and/or cargo
3.2
payload
total mass of the passengers, luggage and goods and/or cargo
[SOURCE: IEC 60050, definition 811-03-05, modified – “in the train” deleted - “and/or cargo” added]
3.3
vehicle internal environment
environment within the vehicle accommodating the passengers and/or cargo which can include, but is not
limited to, air pressure, air quality, noise and lighting levels temperature, gas composition and humidity
3.4
internal environment within the tube
environment within the tube accommodating the vehicle travels which can include, but is not limited to, air
pressure, air quality, temperature, gas composition and humidity
3.5
interface
shared boundary between two functional units, defined by various characteristics pertaining to the functions,
physical interactions, signal exchanges, and other characteristics, as appropriate
[SOURCE: ISO/IEC 2382:2015 - definition 2121308]
4 Hyperloop system description
The hyperloop system is electrically powered using electro-magnetic forces for levitation, guidance and
propulsion. Magnetic levitation, if implemented, is one the key features of the hyperloop system. In this case, it
eliminates the direct contact between the moving and static parts of the system. The pressurized hyperloop
vehicles operate inside a low-pressure tube. The low-pressure environment reduces the air resistance,
therefore the energy consumption. The body of the tube confines the low-pressured environment and lowers
noise emissions towards the direct environment.
The hyperloop linear infrastructure enables controlled traffic flow of vehicles through a low-pressure tube or
system of tubes that are either elevated on columns above the ground, at ground level, or go
underground/underwater. The spatial constraints shall be considered when designing the hyperloop transport
service.
5 Methodology
The reference architecture of the hyperloop system can be determined in various ways depending on the
perspective taken. It can be specified in terms of physical elements of the final system as well as in terms of
functions to be performed by the hyperloop system.
In this document a systems engineering methodology is used relying on a preliminary functional breakdown of
the system. The identified functions are then allocated to a 2-level logical breakdown represented by the high-
level and normal functional blocks. Through this methodology, a high-level architecture is built. The high-level
systems architecture provides a frame of reference for the functional view of the main functional blocks and
associated functions of the hyperloop.
This architecture represents the topology of the hyperloop high level functional blocks at the system level and
the hyperloop functional blocks at the sub-system level. For each of the functional blocks, a set of key functions
is identified and allocated. If applicable and necessary, these key functions are allocated with physical parts of
the hyperloop system that are represented by functional blocks.
Each of the functional blocks has several interactions with a set of other functional blocks. These interactions
are identified as interfaces.
The description of the hyperloop system through the high-level systems architecture relying on the functions
allows for various implementations, while still providing clear guidelines to the hyperloop product developers.
6 Key hyperloop system functions
The main function of the hyperloop system is to transfer passengers and cargo in a low-pressure tube or system
of tubes on driverless vehicles.
Subsequently, in order to achieve this functionality, the hyperloop system shall provide the following
subsequent functions:
— To provide a pressure-controlled pathway for vehicles connecting multiple locations.
— To handle cargo loading/unloading and passengers boarding/disembarking.
— To move and position the vehicle within the infrastructure.
— To coordinate the vehicles and infrastructure operations.
— To transport passengers and/or cargo in a pressurized environment.
— To ensure system availability, safety, reliability and maintainability.
These high-level functions are grouped into three high level functional blocks namely: the infrastructure, the
operating system and the vehicle.
— Infrastructure:
— To provide a pressure-controlled pathway for vehicles connecting multiple locations.
— To handle cargo loading/unloading and passengers boarding/disembarking.
— Operating system:
— To move and position the vehicle within the infrastructure.
— To coordinate the vehicles and infrastructure operations.
— Vehicle:
— To transport passengers and/or cargo in a pressurized environment.
The choice for the three high level functional blocks is made in order to reflect and provide the relationship to
the main physical entities of the hyperloop: Infrastructure, Operating System and Vehicle.
The pr
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