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What is maglev?
Types of maglev
How maglev trains works.
Propulsion
Levitation
Lateral guidance
Materials used in building of maglev
Application information
Safety
Maintenance
Speed
Environment
Comfort
Magnetic field
Noise
Features
References
EDS Type- This type uses wheels to reach lift-off velocity ( typically
at 100mph)and then retracts the wheels and then uses
electromagnets for levitation and propulsion. One of the early
developed models.
EMS Type- This type uses only electromagnets for levitation and
propulsion.
INDUCTRACK- This is a variant of EDS Type it uses induction
coils for levitation
STABILTY
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.
This means there is no friction
between the train and the track!
When one side of the train nears the side of the guideway, the super
conducting magnet on the train induces a repulsive force from the
levitation coils on the side closer to the train and an attractive force
from the coils on the farther side. This keeps the train in the center.
Batteries on the train power the system and also its propulsion.
Levitation system uses less power than the trains air conditioning.
Onboard batteries are rechargeable and are done using its linear
generators.
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 trains movements.
Maintenance
There is very little maintenance because there is no contact
between the parts.
Speed
Can travel at about 300 mph.
For trips of distances up to 500 miles its total travel time is equal to
a planes.
Can accelerate to 200 mph in 3 miles, so it is ideal for short jumps.
For every seat on a 300 km trip with 3 stops, the gasoline used per 100
miles varies with the speed.
Wikipedia.