The magnetic levitation train maglev project uses the concepts of. This should levitate the ball halfway between the post and the magnet 7 mm. Video features complete project build from start to finish3d printing, project assembly, final demo, and blender render. The test bed is capable of levitating a small steel ball at. Magnetic levitation simple electrical project electrical. Two magnets are not capable of producing levitation by themselves due to the fact that they cannot. I use a single hall effect sensor placed directly on the bottom of the core of the electromagnet. Hormaz amrolia department of electrical engineering institute of technology, nirma university ahmedabad. Simple magnetic levitation train seminar reportpdf ppt download.
Magnetic levitation transport, or maglev, is a form of transportation that suspends, guides and propels vehicles especially trains via electromagnetic force. Modeling and designing a pid controlled magnetic levitation. Dec 21, 20 physics project on magnetic levitation and its applications. Recently, i finished my first arduino project, a magnet levitation device. In 1999, the federal transit administration initiated the lowspeed urban magnetic levitation uml program to develop magnetic levitation technology that offers a cost effective, reliable, and environmentally sound transit option for urban mass. At every step in this project, look to see if lines are straight and magnets are evenly spaced.
Have the kids attach four of the ring magnets to a flat surface with some modeling clay. Designed an inexpensive magnetic levitation gadget. If the magnetic force is strong enough, it can overcome the trains weight and push it up into the air. If magnetic repulsion is used, it is known as magnetic levitation. In magnetic levitation maglev, also known as magnetic suspension, this basic principle is used to suspend or levitate vehicles weighing 40 tons or more by generating a controlled magnetic force. Richard post from lawrence livermore national labs llnl. Apr 16, 2017 this video was created for the cullen college of engineering at the university of houston by mechanical engineering capstone team. My next plan is to make something similar to levitron, a push type magnetic levitator.
In the past, magnetic levitation was attempted by using permanent magnets. Here is the pdf file of calculation regarding the force and solenoid. Our project is to build a miniature working model of maglev, or more specifically, we will make a car. Federal register notice of funding availability and. Controller design for magnetic levitation system a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of technology in control and automation by abhishek nayak m. Download the seminar report for magnetic levitation. Magnet levitation set magnetic levitating train if you have learned about magnets and magnetic poles, you may want to demonstrate one of the practical applications of repelling poles as your science project. Notice of funding opportunity for magnetic levitation. With respect to the second criterion, congress titled section 7 of safetealu deployment of magnetic levitation transportation projects and provided funding through section 1101a18 of safetealu, as amended by the technical corrections act. In general, maglev trains move more smoothly and somewhat more quietly than wheeled mass transit systems. It is proved that magnetic levitation cannot be obtained just by using static ferromagnetism, as the object would tend to gain instability. Figure 1 shows a diagram of the forces acting on the maglev. Fra will evaluate the viability of this maglev project to achieve.
This increases efficiency, reduces maintenance costs, and increases the useful life of the system. Magnetic levitation maglev or magnetic suspension is a method by which an object is suspended with no support other than magnetic fields. Magnetic levitation is a way of using electromagnetic fields to levitate objects without any noise. A group project from feedback controls class that controls a magnetic levitation device. Experimenting with a superconducting levitation train. The magnetic levitation technology can be used as an efficient technology in. Magnetic levitation track construction instruction manual august 2012 page 1 this document is intended to be used by science olympiad teams to assist them in building a magneticallylevitated track that will meet all specifications in the event rules for magnetic levitation. The maglev project consists of two construction phases. Physics project on magnetic levitation and its applications. Magnetic levitation is the process of levitating an object by exploiting magnetic fields. Simple maglev magnetic levitation electrical project levitation by means of opposing magnets. Magnetic levitation fascinates me since i was a child. Students receive individual kits along with assembly instructions for building a magnetic levitation device that is marginally stable, and they are then challenged to modify the system to improve. One electromagnet pole faces a black post upon which a 2.
Students receive individual kits along with assembly instructions for building a magnetic levitation device that is marginally stable, and they are then challenged to. Magnetic levitation trains and conventional trains. Magnetic levitation design project tony hyun kim may 7, 2009 1 introductory overview we have assembled and compensated a feedbackbased magnetic levitation \maglev device. Simple magnetic levitation train seminar reportpdf ppt download the answer to this transportation problem lies in the world of electro magnetism and superconducting magnets. An unsung phenomenon of the past which is now being put to use in a variety of interesting and useful applications. Having enough force to levitate it isnt the problem. With respect to the second criterion, congress titled section 7 deployment of magnetic levitation transportation projects and the funding provided through section 1101a18 of safetealu, as amended by the 2008 act, is made available for the deployment of magnetic levitation projects. With maglev, a vehicle is levitated a short distance away from a guide way using magnets to. The first magnet push or repel the train up of the train track while the second magnet set move the elevated train ahead in a smooth way as their is no friction involved in the system. The colorado maglev project represents the prototype system design for a full scale. Recently, engineers have used magnets to create maglev short for magnetic levitation trains. We focused on detailed measurements of the resulting properties of maglev vehicles when being levitated on a magnetic track. Simple magnetic levitation train seminar reportpdf ppt. The basic idea is to make a magnet float by holding it up with the repelling force from another magnet.
The track was modified later into a more practical ushaped guideway. The hook open the unit with the following video from volkswagon on the peoples car project and the design of the magnetic levitation vehicle created. Magnetic levitation principles introduction magnetic fields are used to describe forces at a distance from electric currents. Make sure the magnets are spaced an equal distance apart and have the same polarity facing up. If the magnetic force of attraction is used, it is known as magnetic suspension. I really had a lot of fun with this project and i am so happy with how it turned out. Magnet or magnetic levitation is a system of two sets magnets used for maglev train transportation. Pdf magnetic levitation is a way of using electromagnetic fields to levitate objects without any noise. Magnetic levitation track construction instruction manual.
It employs diamagnetism, which is an intrinsic property of many materials referring to their. With respect to the second criterion, congress titled section 7 of safetealu deployment of magnetic levitation transportation projects and provided funding through section 1101a18 of safetealu, as amended by the technical corrections act, for the deployment of magnetic levitation projects. The ball elevation from the post is measured using a sensor embedded in the post. Bidyadhar subudhi department of electrical engineering national institute of technology, rourkela. Circuit board as zipped up express pcb filed note the circuit board was designed in expresspcb which is a free software package and can be downloaded off the net, and the original artwork file opened and printed ready for making a pcb. Arduino magnet levitation detailed description mekonikuv blog. In our demonstration project, we aimed to put the emphasis on the study of the levitation behavior of a maglev train.
This video was created for the cullen college of engineering at the university of houston by mechanical engineering capstone team. In the case of a maglev train, this magnetic force is used to push against the trains weight. This method can be faster than wheeled mass transit systems, potentially reaching velocities comparable to turboprop and jet aircraft 900kmh, 559 mph. The common point in all applications is the lack of contact and thus no wear and friction. Our project is to build a miniature working model of maglev, or more specifically, we will make a car that can be instructed to move forward or backward on a short magnetic linear track by means of magnetic levitation. The physics of magnetic levitation physics 212x spring 2011 john dutton 04122011 magnets make up a huge part of our everyday lives. Earnshaws theorem proves that using only static ferromagnetism it is impossible to stably levitate against gravity, but servomechanisms, the use of diamagnetic materials, super conduction, or systems involving eddy currents permit this to occur. Magnetic levitation maglev is an innovative transportation technology. The goal of the magnetic levitation train maglev project is to develop a small scale magnetic levitation train based on inductrack technology developed by dr. Magnets are used in a wide variety of household objects, including headphones, televisions, computer disks, and refrigerator magnets. This project was designed to tackle the concept of magnetic levitation by building a device that could stably levitate a permanent magnet within an electromagnetic field. A simple project to demonstrate magnetic levitation uses six ring magnets, a pencil and some modeling clay. From the ones on the fridge, the speakers in your car, and propelling high speed trains, magnets are being used constantly. Electromagnets and superconducting magnets have allowed us to create a magnetic levitation train nicknamed maglev that floats on the track instead of being directly on it.
In this science fair project, you will conduct a simple magnetic levitation experiment and test a number of materials to see if they have any magnetic shielding effect on the magnets field. With maglev, a vehicle is levitated a short distance away from a. The ce152 made by humusoft is a laboratory magnetic levitation system designed for studying system dynamics and control. The floating magnet tends to rotate around, flipping itself to attract to the other magnet. Figure 1 shows a cartoon schematic of the mechanical layout, alongside an actual photograph of our system. Vasav shethna bee110 tushar shingala bee111 under guidance of. Mar 17, 2009 recently, i finished my first arduino project, a magnet levitation device. Hence, off i go creating a simple pull type magnetic levitation project. Of the types of magnetic levitation systems proposed, electromagnetic attraction systems are currently the most widely.
Pdf this paper involves the design, hardware, technology, application and future uses of magnetic levitation trains. It levitates a magnetic object under an electromagnet. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. What makes it different from similar projects is the position sensor for the feedback loop. Simple magnetic levitation train seminar report pdf ppt download the answer to this transportation problem lies in the world of electro magnetism and superconducting magnets. Ppt magnetic levitation train powerpoint presentation. Modelling, identification and control of a magnetic levitation ce152 this project takes a comprehensive look at model development for a laboratory magnetic levitation with the final aim to design a control system is presented. Abstract modelling, identification and control of a magnetic. Abstract modelling, identification and control of a. The name maglev is derived from magnetic levitation. Lowcost magnetic levitation project kits for teaching feedback. Weight is the force that pulls an object down toward the earth because of gravity.
These maglev trains use the attractive and repellant nature of magnets to levitate or float above the tracks. Fta lowspeed urban maglev research program federal transit. Magnetic levitation free download as powerpoint presentation. May 19, 2017 designed an inexpensive magnetic levitation gadget. Hormaz amrolia department of electrical engineering institute of technology, nirma university ahmedabad 382481. This project is a continuation of work done by paul friend in 2004. Students are to design and create a magnetic levitation car that can be maintained on a track and then redesign the car with a 20% increase in speed. Its possible and actually not too difficult to make. Abstractlowcost magnetic levitation project kits are used in teaching system design in an introductory undergraduate control systems course.
If the ball is swaying left and right put your hand in and dampen the motion. Magnetic levitation transportation has many advantages over the conventional trains. An assembled magnetic levitation system mechanical project. Magnetic levitation is a way to suspend objects in air without any support, as if in defiance of gravity. Maglev 1 magnetic levitation experiment quanser consulting inc. They push and pull certain materialsand can even make them levitatewithout touching them at all, but they seem to leave other materials entirely alone. Mechanical project on magnetic levitation download report pdf.
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