Maglev - (bullet train)
- 1. MAGLEVMAGLEV -:Presented by:--:Presented by:- Arabindo PandaArabindo Panda
- 2. -:CONTENTS:--:CONTENTS:- Introduction to MAGLEVIntroduction to MAGLEV Why MAGLEV is important?Why MAGLEV is important? How does MAGLEV works?How does MAGLEV works? Project around the WorldProject around the World Overall BenefitsOverall Benefits Current DevelopmentsCurrent Developments
- 3. Introduction to MAGLEVIntroduction to MAGLEV MAGLEV- An electric train that magneticallyMAGLEV- An electric train that magnetically levitates over a track &can travellevitates over a track &can travel at high speed.at high speed. MAGLEV stands forMAGLEV stands for Magnetic LevitationMagnetic Levitation.. Levitation – “Rising into the air”Levitation – “Rising into the air” It floats 10 c.m. above the track.It floats 10 c.m. above the track. First commercial MAGLEV openedFirst commercial MAGLEV opened in 1984 near Birmingham.in 1984 near Birmingham.
- 4. WHY MAGLEV IS IMPORTANT?WHY MAGLEV IS IMPORTANT? Friction is eliminatedFriction is eliminated-As MAGLEV train-As MAGLEV train don't touch to the track.don't touch to the track. MAGLEV train don’t have an Engine.MAGLEV train don’t have an Engine. - Are powered by large electric power source.- Are powered by large electric power source. - Metal coils linking a guide way.- Metal coils linking a guide way. MAGLEV is very energy efficient-MAGLEV is very energy efficient- As superconducting magnets wereAs superconducting magnets were used.used. Emit no pollution.Emit no pollution. Speed 581 kmph.Speed 581 kmph. Low maintenanceLow maintenance .(no wheel, axles or suspension).(no wheel, axles or suspension)
- 5. HOW DOES MAGLEV WORKS?HOW DOES MAGLEV WORKS? PRINCIPLESPRINCIPLES The vehicle get levitated by using electromagnetic forceThe vehicle get levitated by using electromagnetic force between superconducting magnet & coil on the ground.between superconducting magnet & coil on the ground. A. Principle of PropulsionA. Principle of Propulsion ““Like poles repulse & opposite poles attracts”- John MitchellLike poles repulse & opposite poles attracts”- John Mitchell Repulsive force & AttractiveRepulsive force & Attractive forces were used to Propel theforces were used to Propel the vehicle.vehicle.
- 6. B. Principle of Magnetic levitationB. Principle of Magnetic levitation The ‘8’ shaped magnetic coils were installed on the side walls of the guide way to levitate the vehicle. C. Principle of Lateral Guidance The levitation coils facing each Other are connected under a guide way, constituting a loop.
- 8. PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLDPROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD Chuo ShinkansenChuo Shinkansen A project in Japan.A project in Japan. TECH.-TECH.- Electrodynamic suspension(EDS)Electrodynamic suspension(EDS) A repelling technology.A repelling technology. Speed 422 KMH.Speed 422 KMH. Developed byDeveloped by Japan Airline(JAR)Japan Airline(JAR) && Japanese NationalJapanese National Railway(JR).Railway(JR).
- 9. SHANGHAI MAGLEVSHANGHAI MAGLEV Popularly known asPopularly known as Bullet TrainBullet Train.. It connectsIt connects Shanghai PudongShanghai Pudong && Pudong International Airport.Pudong International Airport. AA 31.5 k.m.31.5 k.m. takestakes 7min7min only.only. SpeedSpeed 502KMPH502KMPH(310MPH).(310MPH).
- 10. TRANSRAPIDTRANSRAPID A project in Germany.A project in Germany. Had a test track in EmslandHad a test track in Emsland With length of 31.5 km.With length of 31.5 km. TECHTECH –Electromagnetic Suspension(EMS).–Electromagnetic Suspension(EMS). An attracting technology.An attracting technology. Speed 420 KMPH.Speed 420 KMPH.
- 11. -:OVERALL BENEFITS:--:OVERALL BENEFITS:- SPEEDSPEED MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE WEATHERWEATHER TRACKTRACK POLLUTION FREEPOLLUTION FREE NOISENOISE EFFICIENCYEFFICIENCY BRAKINGBRAKING MAGNET RELIABILITYMAGNET RELIABILITY SAFTYSAFTY AVAILABILITYAVAILABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMCONTROL SYSTEM
- 12. FUTURE PROJECTSFUTURE PROJECTS AUSTRELIA:- (Sydney- lllawarra)AUSTRELIA:- (Sydney- lllawarra) UK:- (London – Glasgow)UK:- (London – Glasgow) California- Nevada International MAGLEVCalifornia- Nevada International MAGLEV Baltimore – Washington D.C. MAGLEV(69 km)Baltimore – Washington D.C. MAGLEV(69 km) China:- Shanghai – Hangzhou(35 km)China:- Shanghai – Hangzhou(35 km) India:- Mumbai – DelhiIndia:- Mumbai – Delhi Mumbai – NagpurMumbai – Nagpur Chennai- Bangalore – Mysore(speed 350 kmph)Chennai- Bangalore – Mysore(speed 350 kmph)