The MAGLEV Alternative

Transportation and The Future

With an increasing world population comes more pollution, congestion and expense. World petroleum prices sky-rocket and productivity is crippled by inefficient transport.

MAGLEV Trains

, based on electromagnetic levitation and capable of speeds of up to 500kph, are the answer of the future.

Joseph Milburn Gabriel Andrews William Mee [MLBJOS001] [ANDGAB002] [MXXWIL002]

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The MARKET NEED & END-USES

The MAGLEV Train Alternative will provide a solution to the congestion and expense of travel, revolutionizing transportation of the 21st century.

MAGLEV transportation will provide anyone and everyone with a new, reliable and fast means of travel. It will transform inter- and intra- city transport.

MAGLEV Trains will take ground transportation to new heights with respect to speed, capable of up to 500kph.

MAGLEV Trains make use of electromagnetic propulsion, lessening the need for fossil fuels.

The MAGLEV Train Alternative provides:

    High-speed transportation Less congestion Low noise & air pollution Cheaper, safer transportation  Job creation in high-technology, manufacturing and construction  Economic growth The MAGLEV Alternative

HOW ELECTROMAGNETIC SUSPENSION (EMS) WORKS

Magnetic Suspension / Levitation

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Superconducting induction coils are attached to the undercarriage and guide-way

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Levitation is based on attractive force between electromagnets on the undercarriage and guide-way stator packs.

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ower is supplied by both primary generators and a limited backup battery.

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Propulsion is achieved using a linear motor that alternates current in the cable windings to push and pull the train along

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Linear Motor Principle: Alternating Field pulls and pushes vehicle forward

ELECTROMAGNETIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM

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Stable levitation is achieved using height sensors and a microcontroller. The microcontroller communicates with the operator and/or base station.

Propulsion is controlled by varying the current to the linear motor system The train may also use conventional “wheel on rail” systems Maglev Train EMS Control System

Height Sensor Driver Console Control Base Station Wireless Connection Automatic Feedback Loop Input Microcontroller Output Speed control M Linear Motor Guideway Stator Packs + Suspension Coil Power Current Undercarriage Suspension Coil Guideway Power Supply Setpoint (10mm) Difference Microcontroller Input Suspension Coil Power EM Field Train Height Above Guideway Input Height Sensor Height (mm)

EMS Feedback Control Loop

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MICROCONTROLLER SUBSYSTEM

Subsystem Enclosure POWER SWITCH CO AN NT D V RO PA L IN RA ME TE TE RF AC RS E – ET C CH SP AN EE GE D POWER IN I/O kW WIRELESS COMMS WITH BASE STATION 

The Microcontroller and peripherals would be located in a secure protective housing. Shielding from EM field radiation protects the electronics inside.

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Inside the Casing the various peripheral modules connect to the Microcontroller which controls operation of the feedback and communications system

EMBEDDED SOFTWARE: Wireless and Ethernet Comms Sensor Input Module Power Output Calculation Algorithms ` Direct Interface IO SENSOR INPUT INTERFACE MODULE COIL POWER OUTPUT INTERFACE MODULE WIRELESS COMMS MODULE POWER SUPPLY UNIT ETHERNET COMMS MODULE The MAGLEV Alternative

CONCLUSION

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The problem: Increasing population, pollution, congestion and travel expense. These problems require fast, energy efficient, environmentally friendly inter and intra city transport sysytems.

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The solution: MAGLEV will provide reliable, fast travel with the following advantages over existing systems:

  Higher speeds Lower noise & air pollution   Lower energy cost per person, per mile Cheaper, safer, more reliable 

The Implementation: Electromagnetic Suspension (EMS) uses the attractive force of magnetic fields to suspend and propel a train at 500kph and over. EMS is:

 More energy efficient than other maglev systems 

Subsystem to be prototyped:

EMS Levitation Feedback 

Other Subsystems:

Power, Propulsion, Communication, SuperConducting Magnets (SCM), Guideway Track.

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The MagLev AlterNative

Tired of late trains? Noisy, Smelly and slow trains?

Here is the alternative- The Maglev Alternative Electromagnetic Levitation is a viable and safe option which will solve our modern transport needs Employing our levitation feedback system. The electromagnetic field used is constantly monitored to stabilize train. Other Subsystems: Power, Propulsion, Communication, SuperConducting Magnets (SCM), Guideway Track

Subsystem Enclosure POWER SWITCH CO AN NT D V RO PA L IN RA HE ME TE TE RF T A RS AC E – ET C CH SP AN EE D GE POWER IN kW WIRELESS COMMS WITH BASE STATION I/O Low Vo lt S Ethe Ou Low ts Volt Low Volt age Sig nal Sig nal rnet LE V IT LI N A E A C O R O N M IL P C A O O N TO O N D W R E TR R O L HEIGHT SENSOR INPUT ETHERNET CONNECTION WITH TRAIN OPERATOR CONSOLE Subsystem Internals MICROCONTROLLER EMBEDDED SOFTWARE: Wireless and Ethernet Comms Sensor Input Module Power Output Calculation Algorithms ` Direct Interface IO POWER SUPPLY UNIT SENSOR INPUT INTERFACE MODULE COIL POWER OUTPUT INTERFACE MODULE WIRELESS COMMS MODULE ETHERNET COMMS MODULE

The Levitation Subsystem shielded from EM radiation in a protective casing

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