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Magnetically Levitated Trains (Maglev) : Ravi Kumar Sahni M.E 3 Yr 10030104045
Magnetically Levitated Trains (Maglev) : Ravi Kumar Sahni M.E 3 Yr 10030104045
Magnetically Levitated Trains (Maglev) : Ravi Kumar Sahni M.E 3 Yr 10030104045
Trains (MagLev)
THREE-
PHASE
TRACK
POWER
INPUT
MagLev vs. Conventional Trains
MagLev Trains Conventional Trains
No Friction = Less Routine Maintenance
Maintenance Needed
No Engine = No fuel Engine requires fossil
required fuels
Speeds in excess of Speeds up to 110 mph
300 mph
ADVANTAGES
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.
•Earth Quake Proof
Maintenance
• There is very little maintenance because there is no
contact between the parts.
Comfort
•The ride is smooth while not accelerating..
Speed
•The train can travel at about 300 mph. (Acela can only go 150 mph)
•For trips of distances up to 500 miles its total travel time is equal to a
planes (including check in time and travel to airport.)
•It can accelerate to 200 mph in 3 miles, so it is ideal for short jumps.
•Noise Pollution
•The train makes little noise because it does not touch the
track and it has no motor. Therefore, all noise comes from
moving air. This sound is equivalent to the noise produced
by city traffic.
Better for the Environment
• Less energy consumption because no rail-
track friction
• Requires no fossil fuel which can harm the
environment.
• Less noise pollution since the train never
hits the track
• MagLev guide ways and trains take up
less space than conventional trains