maglev train full report

[seminar class]

PRESENTED BY:
AMIT KUMAR

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INTRODUCTION
 MAGLEV is the combination of two words MAG and LEV.MAG defines the electromagnetism and LEV defines its use in transportation.
 The principal of a Magnet train is that floats on a magnetic field and is propelled by a linear induction motor .
 They follow guidance tracks with magnets.
 A few countries are using powerful electromagnets to develop high-speed trains, called maglev trains.
HISTORY
1930’s: Hermann Kemper (Germany) was developing a concept to use magnetic fields with trains
1968: Americans James R. Powell and Gordon T. Danby got a patent for their maglev train design
HOW IT WORKS
OPERATION
MagLev vs. Conventional Trains
DISADVANTAGES
Still being developed
Safety issues
Loss of power supply could cause serious accidents
Expensive to build
$10-30 million per mile
ADVANTAGES
Fast
Quiet
ECO- Friendly
No emissions
Good alternative to planes
Easy maintenance
No friction
THE FUTURE OF MAGLEV
• Maglev in the USA? - California is projected to begin construction of a $6 billion Maglev project in 2003.
• Maglev Rockets? NASA is looking into maglev technology for rockets.