Maglev Trains

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Maglev Trains

• An analysis of developing ground transportation
  in the U.S.
• MPS Thesis
• Wells College
• 12/04/02

Jessica L. Swanson
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Outline

• Background
• Problem Statement
• Simulations
• Equations
• Designing a Track
• Results
• Future Directions
• Acknowledgements
• Questions

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What is Maglev?

• Maglev magnetic levitation.
• Old concept/New technology
• Maglev vs. Steel wheel and rail

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Technology

• 3 main functions
• Levitation or suspension
• Propulsion
• Guidance
• Electromagnetic vs. Electrodynamic
• Superconductors

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Environmental Impact

• EIS
• Noise
• Electro-magnetic fields (chart in Gauss (G)
  units)
• Benefits

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Maglev Projects

• U.S. Government involvement and decision making
• Baltimore-Washington Project
• Pennsylvania Project

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Baltimore-Washington

• Introduction of Project
• www.bwmaglev.com
• Further Research

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Pennsylvania

• Introduction of Project
• www.maglevpa.com
• Further Research

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Problem Statement

• How would one plan and time a transit route,
  while calculating power used?

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Simulations

• Matlab
• Transportation Routes
• Timing/Scheduling
• Power Usage

• Track design simulations
• Physics equations

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Physics Equations
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Designing a Track

• Take off/landing points
• Arc length and radius of curves/turns
• Distance relation among points
• Human Factorization
• Maximum speeds
• Acceleration/Deceleration Rates
• Embankment

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Results

• Matlab simulation using formulas..

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Future Direction and Analysis

• Implementation of side-wind effect, wind
  resistant forces
• Analysis of Baltimore-Washington and Pennsylvania
  track layouts
• Optimizing fuel efficiency- considering vehicle
  design, track design, and speed.

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Acknowledgements

• Professor Stiadle
• Professor Heinekamp
• Professor Bingabr
• Family
• Friends

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QUESTIONS?