MAGLEV TRAINS

A Technical seminar Report submitted to

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad

In partial fulfilment for the requirement for the award of B.Tech Degree in Electrical and Electronics
Engineering

By

K.SATYA NARAYANA 16D95A0213

Under the Guidance of

M.KAVITHA M.TECH

Assistant Professor

DEPARTMENT OF

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

AURORA’S SCIENTIFIC, TECHNOLOGICAL AND RESEARCH ACADEMY
(Approved By AICTE, New Delhi & Affiliated to JNTU, Hyd.)

Bandlaguda, Hyderabad – 500 005. Ph. 040 – 2444 0840, 6524 5611

Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

 DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

AURORA’S SCIENTIFIC, TECHNOLOGICAL AND RESEARCH ACADEMY

Bandlaguda, Hyderabad – 500 005.

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the Project entitled MAGLEV TRAINS is submitted by

K.SATYANARAYANA (16D95A0213), in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award
of the Degree in Bachelor of Technology in ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING during the academic year 2016 –2019.

Internal Guide Head of the Department

M.KAVITHA M.TECH Mr. MD.SALEEM (Ph.D)

Assistant Professor Associate professor

Dept. of EEE. ASTRA

 Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Aurora’s Scientific, Technological and Research Academy

Bandlaguda, Hyderabad – 500 005.

DECLARATION BY THE CANDIDATE

Aim K.SATYA NARAYANA (16D95A0213), hereby declare that the Technical seminar report
entitled MAGLAV TRAINS, under the guidance of Miss. M.KAVITHA. M TECH Department of
Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Aurora’s Scientific, Technological and Research Academy,
Bandlaguda is submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of B.Tech
in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

This is a record of bonafide work carried out by me and the results embodied in this project
have not been reproduced or copied from any source. The results embodied in this project report have
not been submitted to any other university or institute for the award of any other degree or diploma.

K.SATYA NARAYANA (16D95A0213)

Aurora’s Scientific, Technological and Research Academy

Bandlaguda, Hyderabad.
 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I am very pleased to present this thesis of my research. This period of my student life
has been truly rewarding a number of people were of immense help to me during the course of
my research and the preparation of my thesis.

First, I wish to thank God Almighty who created heavens and earth, who helped me in
completing this project.

I thank my parents who encouraged me to continue beyond my undergraduate studies,

to my parents who encouraged me along the way.

I would like to thank MISS. M.KAVITHA M.TECH, my internal guide, for his guidance
and help. His insight during the course of my research and regular guidance were invaluable to
me.

And also I thank Mr. MD.SALEEM., (ph.D) Head of the Department of Electrical &
Electronics Engineering, Aurora’s Scientific, Technological and Research Academy,
Bandlaguda, for his encouragement and cooperation throughout the Process.

I would also thank Dr. Ch.Srilatha, Director of our college, for extending her help.
LIST OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS Page no

Acknowledgement

List of figures

Introduction 1

Chapter-1 Background 2

Chapter-2 Maglev-the principle 3

2.1 Types of Maglev methods 4

Chapter-3 Evolution of Maglev 7

Chapter-4 Technology and Working of Maglev Trains 9

4.1 The Levitation System 9

4.2 System 10

4.3 Vehicles 11

4.4 The Propulsion System 12

4.5 The Maglev Track 14

Chapter-5 Implementation of Maglev Trains 15

Chapter-6 Cities where Installed 17

6.1 Linimo Maglev Train,Japan 17

Conclusion 21

References 22
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2.1 Primary functions of maglev 3

2.2 EMS suspension system 5

2.3 EDS suspension system 5

4.1 Internal working of maglev trains 9

4.2 Maglev guideway 10

4.3 Guideway structure 10

4.4 Guidance and support magnet 11

4.5 Sections of maglev train 11

4.6 Maglev vehicle in action 12

4.7 Process of propulsion 12

4.8 Repulsion of magnets 12

4.9 Stator winding for propulsion 13

4.10 Stator windings below the guideway 13

4.11 Maglev track 14

6.1 Linimo maglev 17

6.2 Linimo maglev in motion 18

6.3 Linimo maglev crossing the city 19