1. The MAGLEV Alternative
Transportation and The Future
With an increasing world population comes more pollution, congestion and expense. World petroleum prices sky-rocket and productivity is crippled by inefficient transport.
MAGLEV Trains, based on electromagnetic levitation and capable of speeds of up to 500kph, are the answer of the future.
Joseph Milburn [MLBJOS001]
Gabriel Andrews [ANDGAB002]
William Mee [MXXWIL002]
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2. The MARKET NEED & END-USES
The MAGLEV Train Alternative will provide a solution to the congestion and expense of travel, revolutionizing transportation of the 21st century.
MAGLEV transportation will provide anyone and everyone with a new, reliable and fast means of travel. It will transform inter- and intra- city transport.
MAGLEV Trains will take ground transportation to new heights with respect to speed, capable of up to 500kph.
MAGLEV Trains make use of electromagnetic propulsion, lessening the
need for fossil fuels.
The MAGLEV Train Alternative provides:
High-speed transportation
Less congestion
Low noise & air pollution
Cheaper, safer transportation
Job creation in high-technology, manufacturing and construction
Economic growth
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3. HOW ELECTROMAGNETIC SUSPENSION (EMS) WORKS
Superconducting induction coils are attached to the undercarriage and guide-way
Levitation is based on attractive force between electromagnets on the undercarriage and guide-way stator packs.
Magnetic Suspension / Levitation
Power is supplied by both primary generators and a limited backup battery.
Propulsion is achieved using a linear motor that alternates current in the cable windings to push and pull the train along
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Linear Motor Principle: Alternating Field pulls and pushes vehicle forward
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4. ELECTROMAGNETIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Stable levitation is achieved using height sensors and a microcontroller.
The microcontroller communicates with the operator and/or base station.
Propulsion is controlled by varying the current to the linear motor system
The train may also use conventional “wheel on rail” systems
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5. MICROCONTROLLER SUBSYSTEM
The Microcontroller and peripherals would be located in a secure protective housing. Shielding from EM field radiation protects the electronics inside.
Subsystem Internals
Inside the Casing the various peripheral modules connect to the Microcontroller which controls operation of the feedback and communications system
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6. CONCLUSION
The problem: Increasing population, pollution, congestion and travel expense. These problems require fast, energy efficient, environmentally friendly inter and intra city transport sysytems.
The solution: MAGLEV will provide reliable, fast travel with the following advantages over existing systems:
Lower energy cost per person, per mile
Cheaper, safer, more reliable
Higher speeds
Lower noise & air pollution
The Implementation: Electromagnetic Suspension (EMS) uses the attractive force of magnetic fields to suspend and propel a train at 500kph and over. EMS is:
More energy efficient than other maglev systems
Subsystem to be prototyped:
EMS Levitation Feedback
Other Subsystems:
Power, Propulsion, Communication, SuperConducting Magnets (SCM), Guideway Track.
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7. The MagLev AlterNative
Tired of late trains? Noisy, Smelly and slow trains?
Here is the alternative- The Maglev Alternative
Electromagnetic Levitation is a viable and safe option which will solve our modern transport needs
Subsystem Internals
Employing our levitation feedback system. The electromagnetic field used is constantly monitored to stabilize train.
The Levitation Subsystem shielded from EM radiation in a protective casing
Other Subsystems: Power, Propulsion, Communication, SuperConducting Magnets (SCM), Guideway Track
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