Re:Hyperloop
by Daniel_Newby on Tuesday August 13, 2013 @03:20AM
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I wonder why they do not use ice. Melt it as a heat sink in normal operation, and vent it to the tunnel for emergency evaporative cooling.
The current design has the passengers in an enclosed capsule in between the compressors and the batteries, with a pressurized air channel running right down the center isle.
Keeping the cabin cool will be a challenge. If that emergency braking is activated, it could get a little warm in there before they are rescued.
I think they may have to quickly repressurize the loop if a car ever gets stuck.