SEMINAR

ON

MAGLEV TRAINS

GUIDED BY: Ms.SHIKHA BHARDWAJ LECTRUR (ECE. DEPTT.)

PRESENTED BY: TANMAY SINGH ECE FINAL YR.

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MAGLEV TRAINS

TRAINS THAT FLY ON AIR.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION WORKING POWER SUPPLY PROPULSION SYSTEM APPLICATION INFORMATION MAGLEV PROJECTS ADVANTAGES

INTRODUCTION:

Maglev = magnetic + levitation.

described by Robert Goddard, American Rocket Scientist, 1909 Scientific American.

st

Next, 1912, French engineer, modeled it,

Emile Bachelet, eddy-current repulsive levititation, amount of power needed too

Uses magnets to float the train along the

trackoNo friction oCheat gravity oVery quiet

Travels very fast (up to 250 mph). Requires all new train track to be built. Cant run on old train track, needs magnet

CONTD..
- Expensive to build, but cheap to run.

Cost for labor and energy:

Air travel = approx. $ 14 per mile.

Maglev travel = approx. $ 04 to $ 10 per mile. Cost to build Maglev train tracks = $5 million per two-way mile. Cost to build new airport , anywhere from $500 million to $1 billion.

WORKING
.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 the train 1 cm from the track.

POWER SUPPLY

Batteries on the train power the system, The batteries can levitate the train for 30
and therefore it still functions without propulsion.

Linear generators in the magnets on

minutes without any additional energy. board the train use the motion of the train to recharge the batteries.

PROPULSION SYSTEM

The system consists of

aluminum three-phase cable windings in the stator packs that are on the guideway.

When a current is
supplied to the windings, it creates a

When the alternating

current is reversed, the train brakes.

Different speeds are

achieved by varying the intensity of the current. Only the section of

APPLICATION INFO

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

CONTD..

The train is earthquake proof because the Linear generators will produce all the
be electrified so no energy is wasted. greater space (10 cm) between the track and the train leaves more room for track deformation.

Only the part of the track that is used will

electricity needed in the trains interior.

MAINTENANCE-

There is very little maintenance because

there is no contact between the parts.

COMFORT-

The ride is smooth while not accelerating.

ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY-

.The initial investment is similar to other high

speed rail roads (Maglift is $20-$40 million per mile and I-279 in Pittsburg cost $37 million per mile).

Operating expenses are half of that of other

railroads.

A train is composed of sections that each

SPEED-

The train can travel at about 300 mph. (acc.

can go only up to 200 mph).

For trips of distances up to 500 miles its total

travel time is equal to a plane.

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

MAGNETIC FIELD-

The magnetic field

created is low, therefore there are no adverse effects.

GERMANYS MAGLEV: THE TRANSRAPID

GERMANYS MAGLEV

Monorail (only one rail under train). Like all Maglevs , it is very quiet (no track Can climb steeper heights than normal
trains, making it perfect for the mountains.
friction).

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SHANGHAIS MAGLEV

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SHANGHAIS MAGLEV

Completed in January 2003. Connects Shanghais subway system to

the International airport. Train gets up to 200 mph (321.87 km/h) in 2 minutes. Cost to city: 1.2 billion dollars (10 billion yuan) and 2.5 years to complete the 19 miles (30.58 km) track. Cost to ride.: $6 one-way, $8 for two-way

JAPANS MAGLEV

JAPANS MAGLEV

Experimental Holds Maglev speed record: 361 M.P.H Needs wheels at lower speeds till
magnetic levitation fields produce enough lift to float.

(with passengers).

ADVANTAGES

The primary advantage is

maintenance.

Well it sounds high-tech, a floating

train, they do offer certain benefits over conventional steel rail on steel wheel railways.

CONTD..

Because the train floats along there is

no contact with the ground and therefore no need for any moving parts. As a result there are no components that would wear out.

Note that there is still air resistance.

Contd
Because there are no wheels running
along there is no wheel noise.

However noise due to air disturbance still

occurs while the train is in motion.

Contd
The final advantage is speed (i.e. 500km/h or As a result of the three previous listed it is
more viable for maglev trains to travel extremely fast.

300mph).

Although this is possible with conventional rail

it is not economically viable.

CONCLUSION

Maglev trains use magnets to levitate and

Since there is no friction these trains can

It is a safe and efficient way to travel. Governments have mixed feelings about
the technology. Some countries, like China, have embraced it and others like reach high speeds.

propel the trains forward.

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