Permanent magnets alone cannot suspend a train car. The result is a fascinating and cheap experiment that displays the basic principles of electromagnetism and engineering. The maglev 2016 conference events lectures, presentations, excursions will take place from september 23 26. Department of electrical engineering and computer science massachusetts institute of technology cambridge, ma 029 email. In the dream big maglev train lesson, students designed a magnetic train system.
Maglev train project timeline the following timeline details the steps, successes and problems when attempting such an ambitious project. A development of magnetic levitation train phase ii study on. Maglev train 5th grade science fair project science fair. Simple magnetic levitation train seminar reportpdf ppt. Jarrett w this project is about magnetic levitating trains. Maglev 1 magnetic levitation experiment quanser consulting inc. Yes, the maglev train does move at speeds comparable to air travel. The federal railroad administration fra and the maryland department of transportation mdot are preparing an environmental impact statement eis to evaluate the potential impacts of constructing and operating a highspeed superconducting magnetic levitation scmaglev system between washington, dc and baltimore, maryland with an intermediate stop at bwi airport. Each career file explains the various levels of skills, training, and education required for many science careers. Lowcost magnetic levitation project kits for teaching feedback system design katie a. The federal railroad administration fra and the maryland department of transportation mdot are preparing an environmental impact statement eis to evaluate the potential impacts of constructing and operating a highspeed superconducting magnetic levitation scmaglev system between washington, dc and baltimore, maryland with an intermediate stop at bwi. The system is failsafe upon loss of power, and simpler and lower in cost than current maglev systems. Magnetic levitation and propulsion maglev trains science fair projects and experiments.
Magnetic levitation trains are becoming a popular transportation topic all. Railway technology today 12 edited by kanji wako magnetic levitation maglev technologies the tokaido shinkansen began operations in 1964 and was an immediate success. Designing maglev systems curriculum from the museum of science, boston. While working on science museum exhibits in 1990 i came up with the above idea. In this project were going to be building a model train that floats instead of rests on tracks, called a maglev train. The two gold medal winners for maglev at the 2014 science olympiad national tournament. For decades, conventional trains, a major source of land transportation, have served people around the world. T railway technology today 12 edited by kanji wako magnetic. Maglev maglev derived from magnetic levitati on is a transport method that uses magnetic. For those who are interested, there is a new 2014 teaching dvd for maglev available in the science olympiad store. Vacuum tube train systems might hypothetically allow maglev trains to attain speeds in a different order of magnitude, but no such tracks have ever been built.
Feb 19, 2014 use simple materials and magnets only, you can make a model maglev train by yourself, it is really easy and wont take too much time, and it is very funny. I did this project because it shows how weather will affect the performance of the way a magnetic train and if it will go faster in warm or cold conditions. The goal of the magnetic levitation train maglev project is to develop a small scale magnetic levitation train based on inductrack technology developed by dr. This magnetic field can push or pull on other nearby. Maglev traincar adapted from the attraction is obvious. Work on magnetic levitation maglev as a basis for ground transport systems has been going on since the 1960s, and although the future of maglev in land transport is still uncertain, the author. The maglev project consists of two construction phases. This has mainly been implemented in highspeed rail systems that use a linear induction motor to power trains by magnetic currents. Highspeed maglev trains may one day revolutionize transport across the world.
Find out about equilibrium, gravity, and magnetic fields. Design and carry out an experiment to determine on which surface your car will move. Tuazon simplest electromagnetic train j0925 objectivesgoals my project was to determine if a neodymium magnet, battery and a copper wire are capable of creating a. Commonly asked question about maglev minnesota maglev. Introduction to maglev 2016 the 23rd international conference berlin, germany, september 23 26, 2016, in cooperation with innotrans 2016 the maglev 2016 conference will be held at the berlin exhibition area. In this project you will build a magnetic levitation maglev for short train that. Maglev train science project ebook download pdfin website. Build a floating maglev train science project science buddies. Trains that hover just above the tracks are actually possible due to magnetic levitation, or maglev for short. This makes these trains go a lot faster than any other train. To make a model of a maglev train, you need lots of magnets. At every step in this project, look to see if lines are straight and magnets are evenly spaced.
Actually the original maglev trains are very complex in design, but here we try to design a simple maglev train, which uses some permanent magnets, cardboard or wooden boards etc. Career files help students to learn how ideas and concepts in science az instructional units relate to realworld jobs, including those in stem fields. Maglev trains work due to the magnet force, the force created by magnets. The magnets will be bought from a science equipment supplier but much of the other materials can be sourced from the dt department in your school, recycled from obsolete.
Summary most of the investigative work was carried out after school on mondays. Maglev trains incorporate a basic fact about magnetic forceslike magnetic poles repel each other, and opposite magnetic poles attract each otherto lift, propel, and guide a vehicle over a track or guideway. Jan 23, 20 \\for propulsion made a arrangements of solenoids such that when current pass through them than they made a opposite pole towards the each other and magnetic base of the train repel from these. Maglev trains and variables physics grades 912 welcome to the mad scientists forum. As the fields push away from each other, the train lifts off of the track and floats above the rail. This manual can also be used by event supervisors to construct a magnetic levitation track to be used at science olympiad tournaments. The scmaglev superconducting maglev, formerly called the mlu is a magnetic levitation railway system developed by central japan railway company jr central and the railway technical research institute on 21 april 2015, a manned sevencar l0 series scmaglev train reached a speed of 603 kmh 375 mph, less than a week after the same train clocked 590 kmh 370. Science and engineering practice o constructing explanations and designing solutions where this lesson fits in. Highspeed maglev trains promise dramatic improvements for human travel widespread adoption occurs. Maglev trains transportation engineering unit 2 parts lesson adapted from the engineering is elementary the attraction is obvious. Maglev, or magnetic levitation, trains hover over a magnetic track on a cushion formed by two magnets opposing each other, which significantly reduces friction.
Electromagnets and superconducting magnets have allowed us to create a magnetic levitation train nicknamed maglev that floats on the track instead of being directly on it. A train as fast as an aeroplane maglev train facts for. Kishan bhushan sahay submitted in department of electrical. Magnetism provides the force required to levitate the train over the tracks, reducing the energy required to move the train. Maglev train project timeline the following timeline details the.
Electromagnetic propulsion is utilized in transportation systems to minimize friction and maximize speed over long distances. Join thousands of other students whove received help from the mad scientist and our science mentors. The permanent magnets also ensure failsafe operation. Jan 14, 2005 hi there, i need to build a maglev magnetic levitation train for a science project. California state science fair 2016 project summary ap216 names project number project title abstract summary statement help received krishna lian d. Hi there, i need to build a maglev magnetic levitation train for a science project. Build a maglev magnetic levitation train for a science. Understand the benefits of maglev trains as a reallife viable transportation alternative. However, there is a way to make a simple permanentmagnet maglev train. Resources and links the information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules.
A maglev train levitates above the ground and is propelled at speeds of up to 300 miles per hour by powerful superconducting electromagnets. Magnetic levitation demonstration project act of 1988. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. Maglev trains qfiles the online library of knowledge. The route selected for the maglev is approximately twothirds of a mile in length running from whitehurst and powhatan residence halls, down the eastwest spine of the campus and across hampton. Maglev train in shanghai, china maglev short for magnetic levitation is a way of propelling a vehicle along using magnets rather than wheels and axles.
Simple magnetic levitation train seminar reportpdf ppt download. The free images are pixel perfect to fit your design and available in both png and vector. This project is a continuation of work done by paul friend in 2004. Maglev trains transportation engineering unit 2 parts. Many maglev projects are controversial, and the technological potential, adoption prospects and economics of maglev systems have often been. Build a maglev magnetic levitation train for a science project. This magnetic field can push or pull on other nearby magnets, or generate a. Magnetic trains run by magnets repelling each other. Introduction to maglev principles follow the link for information on maglev trains and wind turbines. Maglev train, a floating vehicle for land transportation that is supported by either electromagnetic attraction or repulsion. Maglev trains and variables all science fair projects.
Science buddies also hosts a library of instructions for over 1,000 other handson science projects, lesson plans, and fun activities for k12. 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. Maglev trains were conceptualized during the early 1900s by american professor and inventor robert goddard and frenchborn american engineer emile bachelet and have been in. Apr 04, 2014 the options for career woman, unable to stay at home, are not to leave the child unattended, but rather place him in the hands of another, whether at a daycare. Science az resources for describing science careers to kids. First, case was in germany 2006 when at a test site a maglev train ran into a maintenance car left on the guideway. Get free icons of maglev train in ios, material, windows and other design styles for web, mobile, and graphic design projects.
With maglev, a vehicle travels along a guideway using magnets to create both lift contents what is maglev. The exciting final project is to build and operate a magnetically levitated train car. Pdf electromagnetic levitated systems commonly used in the field of people. Resources for describing different science careers to kids. Sep 05, 2018 maglev train science project ebook download 16 sep one popular science experiment we are often asked about is the magnetic levitating train. T railway technology today 12 edited by kanji wako. Much like a fullsized maglev system, the track and train need to be precisely matched to work.
This experiment is guided towards stem education and. These trains use powerful magnets to stay in the air. Maglev train car adapted from the attraction is obvious. Since the only way to become servery injured is when the train crashes, but those incidents are few and far in between for example, within the last ten years there have only been two recorded accidents with maglev train travel. Attention to detail and patience are needed for this project. Experimenting with a superconducting levitation train. In this project you will build a magnetic levitation maglev for short train that floats above a magnetic track.
Richard post from lawrence livermore national labs llnl. I already build a track with coils and permanent magnets, but unfortunately my teacher doesnt know which computer program is suitable to switch the current whenever its needed along with the north and south magnetic poles so that the train will keep on moving forward. Simple magnetic levitation maglev train william beaty a truly levitated maglev train is a very complex device. First described by robert goddard, american rocket scientist, 1909 scientific american. 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 highspeed rail act establishes a highspeed corridor serving miami. Download icons in all formats or edit them for your designs. The options for career woman, unable to stay at home, are not to leave the child unattended, but rather place him in the hands of another, whether at a daycare. Electric train experiment purpose to build an electric train, utilizing uninsulated copper wire, a battery, and powerful magnets.
V3 department of mechanical engineering, magna college of engineering, magaral, chennai, india 1,2, 3. Maglev derived from magnetic levitation is a system of train transportation that uses two sets. It requires a machine shop in order to build it, and the finished project is extremely dangerous. The official rules in the current rules manual take precedence. Maglev maglev derived from magnetic levitati on is a transport method that uses magnetic levitation to move vehicles without touching the ground. Experimenting with maglev models and other magnetic levitation projects is a good way for children to learn about. A diagram of the maglev train model you will build in this science project left next to a. Learn about electromagnetic suspension, the most popular type of maglev train.
The magnets will be bought from a science equipment supplier but much of the other. Since then, japans shinkansen network has expanded considerably, and its success has prompted rapid development of highspeed railways in other countries. Laithwaite joined one such project, the tracked hovercraft, although the. Hence by absorbing those techniques, it is believed that the day of. A maglev train is lifted by the way magnetic fields can be positioned to repel one another. Did you know that electricity and magnetism are closely linked. Instead, only the motion of train cars above the track is needed to achieve stable levitation. Maglev 11 coil which causes the ball to jump up to the magnet and stay there.
Adjust the gain potentiometer on the maglev to obtain anywhere between 4. A diagram of the model train you will build in this science project is shown in figure 2 below. The engineering challenge is to get a train to move three feet without making physical contact with the track. With maglev, a vehicle is levitated a short distance away from a guide way using magnets to create both lift and thrust. How could a train possibly move along the tracks without wheels. Jun 08, 2016 plus, a maglev train doesnt have wheels. After completing a unit on magnetism, third grade students are ready to engage in a handson problemsolving engineering project to design and. Magnetic levitation and propulsion maglev trains science. Maglev on the development track for urban transportation. Jun 24, 2015 science project on maglev trains by ardhendu 1. It may look like magic, but a maglev train s levitation can be explained by science. Maglev project old dominion university is the site for a first of a kind magnetic levitation transportation system. By the end of the project youll understand how forces interact to change.
A maglev vehicle is levitated a short distance using magnets to create forces of both lift and thrust. Diy model maglev train magnetic levitation train adion shasha science class youtube see more. Be sure to check out the video instructions for an explanation of how it works. May 04, 2015 maglev is the system of transportation that uses magnetic levitation to suspend,guide and propel the vehicles using magnets. And to make things interesting it does not travel on the rails, it floats on a cushion of air just above a single rail. I already build a track with coils and permanent magnets, but unfortunately my teacher doesnt know which computer program is suitable to switch the current whenever its needed along with the north and. 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. Maglev train propulsion and levitation may involve the use of superconducting materials, electromagnets, diamagnets, and rareearth magnets. The experimental work described here was carried out as a science fair project.
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