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Maglev TrainsChad Parrott
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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.
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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.
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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
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Parts:
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The Track:
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Types:
Repelling- Electrodynamic Suspension (EDS) Used in Japan
Attracting- Electromagnetic suspension (EMS) Used in Germany
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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
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The Environment:
Maglev Trains are much cleaner than conventional trains They Run on Electricity not Fossil Fuels
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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
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Advantages:
Speed of Travel (310 mph) Environmentally Friendlier Maintenance
No wheels, axles or suspension
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Review:
Mag- Magnetism Lev- Levitation Propelled by Electromagnetic Coils
Speeds up to 310 MPH
Very Expensive to Build
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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
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