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Trains (Maglev)
Presented by-
AVANEESH MISHRA
(Y16273003)
Department of Physics
Dr Harisingh Gour University
SAGAR (M.P)
Outlines
• The Maglev Train History
• MagLev “Guideways” or Tracks
• How Transrapid Works
• Magnetic levitation system
• Electromagnetic Suspension.
• Electrodynamic Suspension.
• MagLev vs. Conventional Trains
• Conclusion
The Maglev Train History
In the 1960s in Britain Eric Laithwaite
developed a functional maglev train.
His maglev had 1.6 km of track and
was in detail tested. His research
was stopped in 1973 because lack of
money and his progress was not
enough. In the 1970s, Germany and
Japan also began research and after
some failures both nations developed
mature technologies in the
1990’s…………………………………
… . .
What are MagLev trains?
• MagLev uses Electromagnetic Propulsion.
• Trains are thrust forward by positively and
negatively charged magnets.
• The train floats on a cushion of air
eliminating friction.
MagLev “guideways” or
Tracks
• Track repels magnets on undercarriage of
train, sending the train forward.
• Train levitates between 1 and 10 cm
above guideway.
How Transrapid Works
Support System
• The electromagnets on the
underside of the train pull it
up to the ferromagnetic
stators on the track and
levitate the train.
• The magnets on the side
keep the train from moving
from side to side.
• A computer changes the
amount of current to keep This means there is no friction
the train 1 cm from the between the train and the track!
track.
Propulsion System
:
THREE-
PHASE
TRACK
POWER
INPUT
MagLev vs. Conventional Trains
MagLev Trains Conventional Trains
No Friction = Less Routine Maintenance
Maintenance Needed
No Engine = No fuel Engine requires fossil
required fuels
Speeds in excess of Speeds up to 110 mph
300 mph
ADVANTAGES
Safety
•The trains are virtually impossible to derail because the
train is wrapped around the track.
•Collisions between trains are unlikely because computers
are controlling the trains movements.
•Earth Quake Proof
Maintenance
• There is very little maintenance because there is no
contact between the parts.
Comfort
•The ride is smooth while not accelerating..
Speed
•The train can travel at about 300 mph. (Acela can only go 150 mph)
•For trips of distances up to 500 miles its total travel time is equal to a
planes (including check in time and travel to airport.)
•It can accelerate to 200 mph in 3 miles, so it is ideal for short jumps.
•Noise Pollution
•The train makes little noise because it does not touch the
track and it has no motor. Therefore, all noise comes from
moving air. This sound is equivalent to the noise produced
by city traffic.
Better for the Environment
• Less energy consumption because no rail-
track friction
• Requires no fossil fuel which can harm the
environment.
• Less noise pollution since the train never
hits the track
• MagLev guide ways and trains take up
less space than conventional trains
References:
• www.hk-phy.org/articles/maglev/maglev_e.html
• www.gluckman.com/Maglev.html
• www.o-keating.com/hsr/maglev.htm
• www.calpoly.edu/~cm/studpage/clottich/phys.html
• www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/physics/u7c3phy.html
• www.tonmeister.ca/main/textbook/electronics/07.html