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Maglev Trains

Maglev Trains. Chad Parrott. Can a Train Fly?. In some ways trains can fly. Mag - Magnetic Lev - (Levitation- “Rising into the air”) Floats 1cm above the track Maglev- An electric train that magnetically levitates over a track and can travel at high speeds. Differences :.

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Maglev Trains

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  1. Maglev Trains Chad Parrott

  2. Can a Train Fly? • In some ways trains can fly. • Mag- Magnetic • Lev- (Levitation- “Rising into the air”) • Floats 1cm above the track • Maglev- An electric train that magnetically levitates over a track and can travel at high speeds.

  3. Differences : • Regular trains are slowed by friction caused by the wheels. • Maglev trains do not touch the track. • Friction is eliminated • Regular trains are also very noisy. • Quiet, Smooth, super fast ride.

  4. Differences: • Maglev trains do not have an engine • Are Powered by large electrical power source • Metal coils lining a guide way or track • In front of train attracts • Behind Train Repels

  5. Parts:

  6. The Track:

  7. Types: • Repelling- Electrodynamic Suspension (EDS) Used in Japan • Attracting- Electromagnetic suspension (EMS) Used in Germany

  8. How Fast Do They Go? • The lack of friction allows trains to reach speeds up to 310 mph • That is 2x as fast as Amtrak

  9. The Environment: • Maglev Trains are much cleaner than conventional trains • They Run on Electricity not Fossil Fuels

  10. Disadvantages: • COST • Estimated costs for building a maglev train system in the United States range from $10 million to $30 million per mile • Flexibility • Other forms provide more flexibility in destination points

  11. Advantages: • Speed of Travel (310 mph) • Environmentally Friendlier • Maintenance • No wheels, axles or suspension

  12. Review: • Mag- Magnetism • Lev- Levitation • Propelled by Electromagnetic Coils • Speeds up to 310 MPH • Very Expensive to Build

  13. Refrences: • http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Shire/3075/maglev.html • http://travel.howstuffworks.com/maglev-train.htm • http://www.railserve.com/maglev.html • Images: • http://images.google.com/images?q=magnetic%20levitation&hl=en&lr=&sa=N&tab=wi

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