Instead of using fossil fuels, the magnetic field created by the electrified coils in the. Magnetic levitation train maglev engineering seminar topics. Magnetic levitation is supposedly an extremely efficient system for wind energy. Instead of using fossil fuels, the magnetic field created by the electrified coils in the guideway walls and the track combine to propel the train. If youve ever played with magnets, you know that opposite poles attract and like poles repel each other. For decades, conventional trains, a major source of land transportation, have served people around the world. Did you know that electricity and magnetism are closely linked. In the past, magnetic levitation was attempted by using permanent magnets.
The ball elevation from the post is measured using a sensor embedded in the post. The simulink model represents the humusoft ce152 magnetic levitation educational presentation scale model. Simple magnetic levitation train seminar reportpdf ppt. First patents for a maglev train was awarded to german engineer, hermann kamper in late 1930s eric laithwate, using his development of the linear induction motor, discovers the magnetic river arrangement and develops the first commercial maglev vehicle.
If magnetic repulsion is used, it is known as magnetic levitation. Pdf magnetic levitation is a way of using electromagnetic fields to levitate objects without any noise. Pdf in this paper an overview to magnetic levitated train is presented. All operational implementations of maglev technology make minimal use of wheeled train technology and are not compatible with conventional rail tracks. Observer based controller for magnetic levitation system.
The line is the third commercially operated maglev line in history after the british birmingham maglev and the german mbahn, the oldest commercial maglev still in operation, and the first commercial highspeed maglev with cruising. Magnetic levitation is the process of levitating an object by exploiting magnetic fields. Similarly, traditional train derailments that occur because of cornering too quickly cant happen with maglev. Magnetic force is used to counteract the effects of the gravitational acceleration and any other accelerations. Magnetic levitation, maglev or magnetic suspension is the method by which an object is suspended with no support other than magnetic fields. In this project were going to be building a model train that floats instead of rests on tracks, called a maglev train. The magnetic levitation force is ideal for supporting a train at very high speeds. Owi has fabricated an intricate magnetic levitation train kit to engage curiosity and. The big difference between a maglev train and a conventional train is that maglev trains do not have an engine at least not the kind of engine used to pull typical train cars along steel tracks. Maglev railway technical research institute transrapid urban maglev shanghai maglev train how stuff works article.
The magnetic fields are used to reverse or counteract the gravitational pull and any other counter accelerations. Basic principle of maglev trains maglev trains have to perform the following functions to. Give your children with the knowledge to make our world a better place to live. This core feature is whats most exciting to jesse powell. The magnetic levitation technology can be used as an efficient technology in.
The passengers would need to activate a manual release mechanism and then the. The name maglev is derived from magnetic levitation. The vehicle on top of the track may be propelled with the help of a linear. For this purpose a stand, a 12 volt electromagnet, eddy current displacement sensor which input voltage is 24 volt and output voltage range is 0 to 10 volt for 0 to 10 mm displacement, siemens logo plc setup board including cpu, cable, analog expansion module. Organize participants into teams of three or four people. The reason for choosing the inductrack method and a basic explanation of the inductrack method for magnetic levitation are given. Maglev trains short form of magnetic levitation are a very fast type of highspeed rail.
Working at the british rail research division in derby, along with teams at several. Electro magnetic suspension ems electro dynamic suspension eds electro magnetic suspension ems. In magnetic levitation maglev, also known as magnetic suspension, this basic principle is used to suspend or levitate vehicles. The principle of magnetic levitation is that a vehicle can be suspended and propelled on a guidance track made with magnets.
The coaches of the train do not slide over steel rails but float on a four inch air cushion above the track using meissner effect of super conducting magnets. The idea has been around since 1904 when robert goddard, an american rocket scientist, created a theory that trains could be lifted off the tracks by the use of electromagnetic rails. Development history in the early development stages, superconducting magnet technology was considered an esoteric technical field and some people assumed that the technology could never be used for commercial train travel. If you click in the space between the magnetic coil and the bottom plate, vrml sensor is updated and its value is read into simulink model using the vr. The motivation of this paper is to design and fabrication a cost effective magnetic levitation shortly called maglev system using plc.
Magnetic levitation express kit let us work together to be a part of the larger conversation of energy efficiency and celebrate environmental friendliness and sustainability. Jun 14, 2016 it could be possible on a maglev train. T railway technology today 12 edited by kanji wako. The full form and the basic working principle of maglev is called magnetic levitation. The principle and working of maglev train with lateral guidance. The objective of this project is the creation of a laboratory scale magnetic levitating train. Maglev short for magnetic levitation trains can trace their roots to technology pioneered at brookhaven national laboratory.
One electromagnet pole faces a black post upon which a 2. Maglev train, magnetic guidance, magnetic levitation, magnetic propulsion. This is to certify that the work in the thesis entitled controller design for magnetic levitation system by abhishek nayak is a record of an original research work carried out by him under my supervision and guidance in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the. Maglev 1 magnetic levitation experiment quanser consulting inc. Magnetic levitation is a way of using electromagnetic fields to levitate objects without any noise. By the end of the project youll understand how forces interact to change. Principle of propulsion make the train of pine wood and stick themagnets on them also in the same way and maintain equal distance. In this project, experiment with the interplay between the two by building your own miniature electromagnetic train that zips down a track all by itself. The shanghai maglev train or shanghai transrapid chinese. The common point in all applications is the lack of contact and thus no wear and friction.
Manipulating magnetic fields and controlling their forces can levitate an object. Kishan bhushan sahay submitted in department of electrical engineering madan mohan malaviya. Maglev is short for magnetic levitation in which trains float on a guideway using the principle of magnetic repulsion. The engine for maglev trains is rather inconspicuous. The idea has been around since 1904 when robert goddard, an american rocket scientist, created a. Uses and its practical application in magnetic bearing. Railway technology today 12 edited by kanji wako magnetic levitation maglev technologies the tokaido shinkansen began operations in 1964 and was an immediate success. As a result, diamagnetic materials are repelled by strong magnetic fields. Simple magnetic levitation train seminar reportpdf ppt download. As the world continues to grow and as cities continues to become more crowded and congested, our normal modes of transportation will not be able to handle these overpopulated areas. Magnetic levitation is a highly advanced technology. There are two types of levitation used in maglev trains namely. Magnetic levitation is a technology that uses magnetic fields to make the train move.
With maglev, a vehicle travels along a guideway using magnets to create both lift and propulsion. Since then, japans shinkansen network has expanded considerably, and its success has prompted rapid development of highspeed railways in other countries. P a g e 1 magnetic levitation train a seminar report submitted in the partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the degree of bachelor of technology in electrical engineering by anuj bansal reg. Tracks the term maglev refers not only to the vehicles, but to the railway system as well, specifically designed for magnetic levitation and propulsion. T railway technology today 12 edited by kanji wako magnetic. In this process an object is suspended above another with no other support but magnetic fields. This increases efficiency, reduces maintenance costs, and increases the useful life of the system. By using this magnetic force to counterbalance the gravitational pull, a stable and contactless suspension between a magnet magnetic body and a fixed guideway magnetized body may be obtained.
Observer based controller for magnetic levitation system engr. Maglev is a method of propulsion that uses magnetic levitation to propel vehicles with magnets rather than with wheels, axles and bearings. Magnetic levitation maglev is a system of train transportation that uses two sets of magnets, one set to repel and push the train up off the track as in levitation, then another set to move the floating train ahead at great speed taking advantage of the lack of friction. Levitating train 3 instructions introduce the design challenge. It employs diamagnetism, which is an intrinsic property of many materials referring to their ability to temporarily expel a portion of an external magnetic field. Magnetic levitation principles introduction magnetic fields are used to describe forces at a distance from electric currents. Simple magnetic levitation train seminar report pdf ppt download abstract. Maglev derived from magnetic levitation is a system of train transportation that uses two sets. Each implementation of the magnetic levitation principle for traintype travel involves. Magnetic levitation is the use of magnetic fields to levitate a usually metallic object.
These trains float over guideways using the basic principles of magnets to replace the old steel wheel and track trains. The train has a superconducting magnet built into the base of the carriages. Maglev train simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Maglev monorail proceedings of 22nd irf international conference, 22nd march 2015, pune, india, isbn. James powell and gordon danby of brookhaven received the first patent for a magnetically levitated train design in the late 1960s. V3 department of mechanical engineering, magna college of engineering, magaral, chennai, india 1,2, 3. Build a magnetic levitating train that can balance on a magnetic track without falling. This presentation describes about the basic working of maglev train. Be sure to check out the video instructions for an explanation of how it works. The principle of magnetic levitation has been known for over 100 years.
The vertically oriented blades of the wind turbine are suspended in the air replacing any need for ball bearings. Maglev derived from magnetic levitation is a transport method that uses magnetic levitation to move vehicles without making contact with the ground. These fields lift the train a small distance above the tracks and move the train. The most spectacular applications of this would be maglev trains. Jan 31, 20 hence, while the magnetic levitation is designed, the major factor to be considered is the distance between the train and the guideway. Simple magnetic levitation train seminar report pdf ppt download the answer to this transportation problem lies in the world of electro magnetism and superconducting magnets.
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