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WHAT IS MAGLEV?
Introduction
Maglev (derived from magnetic levitation) is a system of
transportation that uses magnetic levitation to suspend,
guide and propel vehicles from magnets rather than
using mechanical methods, such as wheels, axles and
bearings.
Maglev transport is a means of flying a vehicle or object
along a guide way by using magnets to create both lift
and thrust, only a few inches above the guide way
surface.
High-speed Maglev vehicles are lifted off their guide way
and thus are claimed to move more smoothly and quietly
and require less maintenance than wheeled mass
transit systems regardless of speed.
It is claimed that non-reliance on friction
also means that acceleration and deceleration
can far surpass that of existing forms of
transport.
The power needed for levitation is not a
particularly large percentage of the overall
energy consumption; most of the power used
is needed to overcome air resistance (drag),
as with any other high-speed form of
transport.

WORKING
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.
Technology
The term "maglev" refers not only to the vehicles,
but to the railway system as well, specifically
designed for magnetic levitation and propulsion.
All operational implementations of maglev
technology have had minimal overlap with wheeled
train technology and have not been compatible with
conventional rail tracks.
Because they cannot share existing infrastructure,
these maglev systems must be designed as complete
transportation systems.

The Applied Levitation SPM maglev
system is inter-operable with steel rail
tracks and would permit maglev
vehicles and conventional trains to
operate at the same time on the same
right of way.
MAN in Germany also designed a
maglev system that worked with
conventional rails, but it was never
fully developed.
Magnets
A magnet (from Greek magntis lthos,
"Magnesian stone") is a material or object that
produces a magnetic field.
This magnetic field is invisible but is responsible for
the most notable property of a magnet: a force
that pulls on other ferromagnetic materials, such
as iron, and attracts or repels other magnets.
Magnetic levitation, Maglev, or magnetic
suspension is a method by which an object is
suspended with no support other than magnetic
fields. Magnetic pressure is used to counteract
the effects of the gravitational and any other
accelerations.
Magnetic poles
MAGLEV TRANSPORTATION
LEVITATION AND PROPULSION

1) Levitation by attraction

2) Propulsion by repulsion

POWER SUPPLY
Batteries on the train power the system,
and therefore it still functions without
propulsion.
The batteries can levitate the train for
30 minutes without any additional
energy.
Linear generators in the magnets on
board the train use the motion of the
train to recharge the batteries.
Levitation system uses less power than
the trains air conditioning.

GERMANYS
Maglev:
THE TRANSRAPID
GERMANYS MAGLEV
Monorail (only one rail under train).
Like all Maglevs , it is very quiet (no track
friction).
Can climb steeper heights than normal trains,
making it perfect for the mountains.


SHANGHAIS
MAGLEV
Click here to take a ride
on the Shanghai MAGLEV!
SHANGHAIS MAGLEV
Completed in January 2003.
Connects Shanghais subway system to the
International airport.
Train gets up to 200 mph (321.87 km/h) in 2
minutes.
Cost to city: 1.2 billion dollars (10 billion yuan)
and 2.5 years to complete the 19 miles (30.58 km)
track.
Cost to ride.: $6 one-way, $8 for two-way ticket.

JAPANS MAGLEV
JAPANS MAGLEV
Experimental
Holds Maglev speed record: 361 M.P.H (with
passengers).
Needs wheels at lower speeds till magnetic
levitation fields produce enough lift to float.

CONCLUSION
Maglev trains use magnets to levitate
and propel the trains forward.
Since there is no friction these trains
can reach high speeds.
It is a safe and efficient way to travel.
Governments have mixed feelings
about the technology.
Some countries, like China, have
embraced it and others like Germany
have balked at the expense.

ADVANTAGES
Well it sounds high-tech, a floating train, they do
offer certain benefits over conventional steel rail
on steel wheel railways.

The primary advantage is maintenance.

As a result there are no components that would
wear out.
Because the train floats along there is no contact
with the ground and therefore no need for any
moving parts.



Because there are no wheels running along there
is no wheel noise.


However noise due to air disturbance still occurs
while the train is in motion.



The final advantage is speed (i.e. 500km/h or
300mph).


As a result of the three previous listed it is more
viable for Maglev trains to travel extremely fast.
Although this is possible with conventional rail
it is not economically viable.
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