Skip to main content

MAGLEV

MAGLEV TRAIN

Maglev (derived from magnetic levitation) is a system of train transportation that uses two sets of magnets, one set to repel and push the train up off the track as in levitation (hence Maglev, Magnetic-levitation), then another set to move the 'floating train' ahead at great speed taking advantage of the lack of friction. Within certain "medium range" locations (usually between 200-400 miles) Maglev can compete favorably with high speed rail and airplanes.
With Maglev technology, there are no moving parts. The train travels along a guide way of magnets which control the train's stability and speed. Maglev trains are therefore quieter and smoother than conventional trains, and have the potential for much higher speeds.
Maglev vehicles have set several speed records and Maglev trains can accelerate and decelerate much faster than conventional trains; the only practical limitation is the safety and comfort of the passengers. 
The power needed for levitation is typically not a large percentage of the overall energy consumption of a high speed maglev system. The maglev train was had to construct than the conventional train but it is easier and simpler to maintain. 
Maglev transport is non-contact and electric powered. It relies less or not at all on the wheels, bearings and axles common to wheeled rail systems. For example;  
  • Speed: Maglev allows higher top speeds than conventional rail, but experimental wheel-based high speed train have demonstrated similar speeds.
  •  Maintenance: Maglev trains currently in operation have demonstrated the need for minimal guide way maintenance. Vehicle maintenance is also minimal (based on hours of operation, rather than on speed or distance traveled). For example: the wearing down of brakes and overhead wire wear have caused problems for the Fastech 360 rail Shinkansen. Maglev have eliminated these issues.
  • Weather: Maglev trains are little affected by snow, ice, severe cold, rain or high winds. However, they have not operated in the wide range of conditions that traditional friction-based rail systems have operated. Maglev vehicles accelerate and decelerate faster than mechanical systems regardless of the slickness of the guide way or the slope of the grade because they are non-contact systems. 
  • Track: Maglev trains don't use conventional track, and therefore require custom infrastructure for their entire route. 
  • Record:The highest recorded maglev speed is 603km/h (373 mph) which was achieved in japan by JR Central LO. And it is faster than the the any conventional train, some of the little history of the Maglev speed records.
Year                                      Country                            Train                                         Speed 
1971                                 West Germany                    TR - 02                                    164 km/h
1975                                 West Germany                    Komet                                      401 km/h
1985                                 West Germany                    TR - 06                                    406 km/h
1987                                    Japan                               MLU001                                   401 km/h
1987                                    Japan                               MLX01                                     531 km/h
1994                                    Japan                              MLU002N                                  431 km/h
1997                                    Japan                               MLX01                                      531 km/h
2003                                    Japan                               MLX01                                      581 km/h
2015                                    Japan                                LO                                           590 km/h
2015                                    Japan                                LO                                           603 km/h  
NOTE: Japan made the first record of 603 km/h of train speed, and no other maglev train or wheel - rail commercial has actually attempted of speed of 500 km/h (310 mph).
The shanghai maglev demonstration line cost $1.2 billion in 2004.  But the Tokiado maglev route replacing the current shinkansen cost 1/10 of the cost, no tunnel, no noise pollution issues. Therefore this show that the more you spend the more you gain only that you spend it wisely.
KEEP VISITING FOR MORE. 
Location: 334 Prestidge Rd, Haynesville, LA 71038, USA

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

HOMES THAT CAN WITHSTAND DISASTER

LIST OF SOME HOMES THAT CAN WITHSTAND DISASTER 1. RUSSIAN SKY-DOME   Russian company Sky Dome designed sustainable, sturdy dome homes that can withstand loads of up to “700 kilograms of snow per square meter.” Called the “home of the future,” these domes are designed for the comfort and safety of people who battle extreme winter weather. The round shape results in less heat loss so residents don’t have to pay so much for electrical bills, another benefit for those who live in northern latitudes. Sky Dome constructs their houses using natural materials such as pinewood, seaweed, flax, and cork.  2. Fire and water are no match for Vagavond’s Off-grid Orange Tiny House   This Orange tiny house from Vagavond will stand up to pests, water, fire, and harsh weather. It is 100 percent free from harmful building materials,and sustainably constructed utilizing elements such as a galvalume roof and non-toxic pressure treated plywood sheathing. Naturally insul...
Post a Comment
Read more

Amazon is letting Companies create their own Alexa

Amazon is now letting companies create voice skills for use in the office with the launch of Alexa for Business. Members can use one of dozens of blueprints to create their own voice-activated commands on Alexa without having to write code. The voice apps will only be accessible to employees of their organization and can't be used on any devices outside the company. The blueprints include many of the questions employees regularly bug HR or IT desks about, including; "What's the guest WiFi password," "When does open enrollment start?" and "How do I set up email on my phone?" Other Alexa for Business blueprints can help with onboarding new employees, answer common questions, and even broadcast pre-recorded messages. The launch of Alexa for Business is the latest effort by Amazon to let users customize Alexa to fit their own needs. Last year the company introduced a set of 50 personal skills blueprints for Alexa, allowing users to program inside ...
1 comment
Read more

Robots

ROBOTS A robot is a machine designed to execute one or more tasks automatically with speed and precision. There are as many different types of robots as there are tasks for them to perform.  To understand it more fully or in a simpler way; A mechanical device that sometimes resembles a human and is capable of performing a variety of often complex human tasks on command or by being programmed in advance. A machine or device that operates automatically or by remote control. The word robotics first appeared in Isaac Asimov’s science-fiction story Runaround (1942). Along with Asimov’s later robot stories, it set a new standard of plausibility about the likely difficulty of developing intelligent robots and the technical and social problems that might result. Runaround also contained Asimov’s famous Three Laws of Robotics:  1. A robot may not injure a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. 2. A robot must obey the orders give...
Post a Comment
Read more