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Our Maglev Project

Our Maglev Project. By: Carson Francis, Aidan McNaney, Tommy Apple, Julian McNaull, and Jack Keller. What is the Maglev?. The magnetic levitation train (AKA the maglev) is the world’s fastest train that uses magnets to travel and can reach a speed of up to 310 miles per hour.

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Our Maglev Project

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  1. Our Maglev Project By: Carson Francis, Aidan McNaney, Tommy Apple, Julian McNaull, and Jack Keller

  2. What is the Maglev? The magnetic levitation train (AKA the maglev) is the world’s fastest train that uses magnets to travel and can reach a speed of up to 310 miles per hour.

  3. How Does the Maglev Work? The maglev works by floating about 4 inches above the track. Also, the maglev is equipped with electromagnets that must be cooled at about 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

  4. Where is the Maglev currently used? • Japan • China • South Korea

  5. What speeds can the trains travel? The trains can travel up to 310 miles per hour!

  6. How are the Magnetic Levitation tracks built? The track are usually built out of a magnetically conductive steel track.

  7. How many passengers can the Maglev train hold? The Maglev train can hold up to 1,000 passengers!

  8. How are the Maglev cars designed and shaped? • Large electrical power source • Metal coils lining the guide way • Large guidance magnets

  9. Where are these trains being considered for use? • Tokyo • Interstate California • Disney World • Las Vegas • Washington D.C. • India

  10. Pros and Cons for the Maglev Cons Considerably safe Fast transportation to places around the world Helps with city transit Extremely expensive Some tests have crashed No back-up motor (means that if the maglev breaks down, passengers could be stranded) Pros

  11. What are some health/ safety concerns regarding the maglev? • Sensors or controls could fail during operations to test. • Radiation

  12. New York • Yankee Stadium • Statue of Liberty • Times Square • Ellis Island • F.A.O. Schwartz Toy Factory • Chinatown • Empire State Building • New York Giants

  13. Chicago • Sears Tower • Tribune Tower • Millennium Park • Navy Pier • Museum of Science and Industry • Chicago Bears

  14. Houston • The Galleria • Houston Museum of Natural Science • Houston Zoo • Miller Outdoor Theatre • Museum of Fine Arts • Houston Texans

  15. Denver • Elitch Gardens (Water/Amusement park) • Pepsi Center • Denver Broncos • Denver Art Museum

  16. San Francisco • Golden Gate Bridge • Alcatraz Island • Chinatown • Union Square • San Francisco Cable Car system • Fisherman’s Wharf • San Francisco 49ers

  17. Cost Track cost per mile- $10 million Testing Cost per test/session- $3 million (We did 3 sessions) Total 9 million dollars for testing New York to Chicago- $4,500,000,000 Chicago to Houston- $4,700,000,000 Houston to Denver- $4,500,000,000 Denver to San Francisco- $7,600,000,000 Total Cost- $21,300,000,000

  18. Our Map and Car

  19. Search Engines • Google • Bing

  20. Websites http://www.levx.com/pages_technology_guidnace.cfm http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/01/18/biz_maglev.html http://www.21stcenturysciencetech.com/Articles%202005/ElectricRail.pdf http://www.21stcenturysciencetech.com/articles/Summer03/maglev2.html http://www.21stcenturysciencetech.com/articles/magnetrain.html Kidport.com www.chicagoarchitecture.info Fbherald,com Sports-logos-screensavers.com Millwoodinn.com Epress.earlham.edu

  21. Credits Project Manager: Carson Research Planner: The entire group Design Planner: Tommy and Jack Route/Map Planner: Julian Presentation Planner: Carson and Aidan Building Planner: Jack Testing/ Redesign Coordinator: Tommy

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