14-02-2013, 11:38 AM
Seminar on Maglev Technology
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What is Maglev?
Maglev Stands for Magnetic Levitation.
Used to suspend, guide and Propel vehicles.
Its without axles, bearings etc
Not just for trains, but mostly trains.
No Noise pollution, No friction, less Air drag.
Used in Japan and south Korea in 2004 & 2005
The Technology
2 types of technologies are in use:
EMS
EDS
2 other types of technologies are studied
Indutruck
MDS
Can be used in Space launches
Can be used to launch vehicles in space from a space station.
In space it can be used to pump the vehicle upto a speed after which the Vehicle’s propulsion can be used.
Can be used to launch Vehicles into space from ground.
Dis-Advantages
High cost of Construction.
Complete shift from conventional , present day, system of Railways.
Once slowed down in middle, it can’t be accelerated rapidly.
Not fully tested.
Advantages
Can attain high speeds with in very less time
Very low maintenance cost
Unaffected by weather or Earth Quakes
Can withstand tiny vibrations while launch for space vehicles
Highly efficient