Control of halbach array magnetic levitation system height senior project proposal. If the magnetic force is strong enough, it can overcome the trains weight and push it up into the air. Along certain mediumrange routes usually 320 to 640 km 200 to 400 mi, maglev can compete favorably with highspeed rail and airplanes. Magnetic levitation system introduction there are two experiments in this lab. Pdf magnetic levitation is a way of using electromagnetic fields to levitate objects without any noise. Magnetic levitation system for takeoff and landing. The objectives of this project are to design and fabricate. Pdf the motivation of this paper is to design and fabrication a cost effective. What makes it different from similar projects is the position sensor for the feedback loop. 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.
This method has the potential to be faster, quieter and smoother than wheeled mass transit systems. If you find the magnet gets the jitters and falls out of levitation, this can be caused by several reasons, the main one is the metal plate is not thick enough and try adding a few more washers. Here is an interesting project for kids that explores both electricity and magnetism build a simple electromagnetic train. One electromagnet pole faces a black post upon which a 2. Use superstrong ndfeb magnets to construct a flexible linear magnetic track. The magnetic levitation technology can be used as an efficient technology in. Or the sensor is not mounted near the centre of the coil. 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. Make sure the base is plugged in, and keep metal objects away so as not to interfere with the magnet. Experimenting with maglev models and other magnetic levitation projects. Maglev train 5th grade science fair project science fair.
For ems systems, these magnets are located within the vehicle while for eds systems magnets are located in the. Dynamic modeling, timedomain analysis, pi and pid feedback control. Magnetic levitation simple electrical project electrical. Excellent for science projects and science classes.
In the past, magnetic levitation was attempted by using permanent magnets. As it turns out, it is not possible to levitate a magnet just using other magnets. Dec 21, 20 physics project on magnetic levitation and its applications. Physics behind the levitron massachusetts institute of. Control of halbach array magnetic levitation system height. Mechanical project on magnetic levitation download report pdf. This is an amazing magnet trick where you can make a levitating pencil which will not be in contact. Design and construction of a magnetic levitation system using. The common point in all applications is the lack of contact and thus no wear and friction. The project is an extension of projects completed in. This was proven by a scientist named samuel earnshaw in the appropriately named earnshaws theorem.
Maglev maglev derived from magnetic levitati on is a transport method that uses magnetic levitation to move vehicles without touching the ground. The term levitation refers to a class of technologies that uses magnetic levitation to propel vehicles with magnets rather than with wheels, axles and bearings. Railway technology today 12 edited by kanji wako magnetic levitation maglev technologies the tokaido shinkansen began operations in 1964 and was an immediate success. The physics of magnetic levitation david newmans page. In the case of a maglev train, this magnetic force is used to push against the trains weight. This instructable explains how you can build your own top hovering in the air like a ufo. Fra will evaluate the viability of this maglev project to achieve. Like ordinary magnets, these magnets repel one another when matching poles face each other. The completion of the project demonstrates the feasibility of. Magnetic levitation control system in stand alone analogue mode recall that the considered equipment is with a builtin power supply and in the analogue mode is capable of standalone operation without any computer control software. Powerful permanent magnet large neodymium magnets are excellent, but should only be used with adult supervision. Laser sensors provide noncontacting position feedback and incorporate proprietary conditioning to electronics for signal noise reduction and ambient light rejection.
Mechatronics magnetic levitation control experiments test. Modeling and control of a magnetic levitation system concepts emphasized. From the ones on the fridge, the speakers in your car, and propelling high speed trains, magnets are being used constantly. Maglev 1 magnetic levitation experiment quanser consulting inc. The ball elevation from the post is measured using a sensor embedded in the post. Maglev derived from magnetic levitation is a system of train transportation that uses two sets. The ridership levels enjoyed by highspeed rail systemsl in france and japan and. Magnetic levitation maglev technology and applications. Simple maglev magnetic levitation electrical project levitation by means of opposing magnets. The physics of magnetic levitation physics 212x spring 2011 john dutton 04122011 magnets make up a huge part of our everyday lives. Us20080182634a1 magnetic levitation sliding structure. Maglev derived from magnetic levitation uses magnetic levitation to propel vehicles. This kit is based on a lowcost design developed in 4, which uses proportional.
A maglev train car is just a box with magnets on the four corners, says jesse powell, the son of the maglev inventor, who now works with his father. 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. Magnetic levitation and related systems twin goalsto relieve air and ground traffic congestion and to be technologically competitive in transportationhave prompted considerable interest in the united states in highspeed ground transportation alternatives. Design, implementation and control of a magnetic levitation device. The second are gyroscopic effects due to the spinning of the top, which account for the stability of the levitation. T railway technology today 12 edited by kanji wako. Magnetic levitation fascinates me since i was a child.
Introduction magnetic levitation is becoming widely applicable in magnetic bearings, highspeed ground transportation, vibration isolation, etc. For this purpose a stand, a 12 volt electromagnet, eddy current displacement sensor which input voltage is 24 volt and output voltage range is 0 to 10 volt for 0 to 10 mm displacement, siemens logo plc setup board including cpu, cable, analog expansion module. The motivation of this paper is to design and fabrication a cost effective magnetic levitation shortly called maglev system using plc. With maglev, a vehicle travels along a guideway using magnets to create both lift contents what is maglev. Mechanical project on magnetic levitation introduction to magnetic levitation magnetic levitation, maglev, or magnetic suspension is a method by which an object is suspended with no support other than magnetic. The discovery of magnetism dates back to ancient time, when people first noticed that load stones naturally occurring magnetized ore attracted iron pieces. The magnetic levitation train maglev project uses the concepts of electromagnetism and. Mar 17, 2009 recently, i finished my first arduino project, a magnet levitation device. Citizens against scmaglev status of magnetic levitation projects in the u. The name maglev is derived from magnetic levitation. Thus the magnetic force is decreased and target is levitated at a desired position. Maglev is a system of transportation that suspends, guides and propels vehicles, predominantly trains, using magnetic levitation from a very large number of magnets for lift and propulsion. Weight is the force that pulls an object down toward the earth because of gravity.
The kit is easy to assemble, but initial performance of the device is intentionally poor. Magnetic levitation design project tony hyun kim may 7, 2009 1 introductory overview we have assembled and compensated a feedbackbased magnetic levitation \maglev device. Figure 1 shows a cartoon schematic of the mechanical layout, alongside an actual photograph of our system. Download the seminar report for magnetic levitation. There are two main properties that allow the levitron to levitate stably. Magnetic levitation system for takeoff and landing airplane project gabriel krzysztof sibilski1, krzysztof falkowski2 1techncal university of wroclaw, 2military university of technology, corresponding author. May 19, 2017 designed an inexpensive magnetic levitation gadget. 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, and another set to move the elevated train ahead, taking advantage of the lack of friction. Pdf on jul 1, 2019, metin ekinci and others published magnetic levitation circuit system. Citizens against scmaglev status of magnetic levitation. This idea can be seen in the maglev trains of japan where the trains use electromagnets to create lift and propulsion, this in turn, reduces the friction along the track of.
Magnetic levitation is the use of magnetic fields to levitate a usually metallic object. This book provides a comprehensive overview of magnetic levitation maglev technologies, from fundamental principles through to the stateoftheart, and describes applications both realised and under development. Photograph of experimental magnetic levitation system a and pm materials b. A maglev train levitates above the ground and is propelled at speeds of up to 300 miles per hour by powerful superconducting electromagnets. Magnetic force is used to counteract the effects of the gravitational acceleration and any other accelerations. Video features complete project build from start to finish3d printing, project assembly, final demo, and blender render. Since then, japans shinkansen network has expanded considerably, and its success has prompted rapid development of highspeed railways in other countries.
Levitation height desired levitation height project summary. Magnetic levitation projects around the world by country then by date order citizens against scmaglev september 2017 location type of train outcome notes united states. 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 magnet s field. By combining a cannedmotor with a magnetically levitated pump impeller. Physics project on magnetic levitation and its applications. The simulation and experiment results proved the effectiveness. They push and pull certain materialsand can even make them levitatewithout touching them at all, but they seem to leave other materials entirely alone. This is an amazing magnet trick where you can make a.
Hardware the ecp magnetic levitation maglev design see fig. Why does the compass always seem to point in one direction only. Mechanical project on magnetic levitation introduction to magnetic levitation magnetic levitation, maglev, or magnetic suspension is a method by which an object is suspended with no support other than magnetic fields. A magnetic levitation sliding structure including a first slide member, and a first magnetic portion which is disposed in the first slide member to extend along the lengthwise direction of the first slide member and has magnetic poles arranged perpendicular to the lengthwise direction of the first slide member with the lengthwise direction of the first slide member being an extending direction. How to make arduino magnetic levitation arduino air. When assembled as described, the system exhibits high sensitivity to initial conditions and considerable visible wobble of the object. Magnetic levitation maglev or magnetic suspension is a method by which an object is. Recently, i finished my first arduino project, a magnet levitation device. It includes a history of maglev science and technology showing the various milestones in its advancement. T railway technology today 12 edited by kanji wako magnetic. This is to certify that the work in the thesis entitled controller design for magnetic levitation system by abhishek nayak is a record of an original research work carried out by him under my supervision and guidance in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the. Magnetic levitation system in control engineering education 153 2. By combining equations 30 and 31, the following can be obtained. Magnetic levitation principles introduction magnetic fields are used to describe forces at a distance from electric currents.
Lowcost magnetic levitation project kits for teaching. Magnetic levitation demonstration project act of 1988. Electromagnetic levitation eml, patented by muck in 1923, is one of the oldest levitation techniques used for containerless experiments. Apr 16, 2017 this video was created for the cullen college of engineering at the university of houston by mechanical engineering capstone team. Maglev project old dominion university is the site for a first of a kind magnetic levitation transportation system. The basic system figures 1 and 2 show assembled magnetic levitation systems. Experience frictionless motion in both levitation and suspension. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website.
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 first experiment studies system nonlinear characteristics, and the second experiment studies system dynamic characteristics with a number of different control actions. This project will demonstrate magnetic levitation using a rotary inductrack and a device with halbach array magnets. My next plan is to make something similar to levitron, a push type magnetic levitator. This intriguing video has been making its way around facebook its a simple electric train made out of coiled copper wire and a train car comprised of. With maglev, a vehicle is levitated a short distance. A robust levitation control of maglev vehicles subject to.
Pdf design and construction of a magnetic levitation system. The levitation of several repulsively charged picoliter droplets was successfully performed in a 1 mm2 adjustable flat magnetic well provided by a centimetersized cylindrical permanent magnet. Submitted to the 2004 american control conference 1 lowcost. Through experiments it was shown that the magnetic system generated a field of 6. The first is the magnetic repulsion, which provides the force for levitation. Eddy current magnetic levitation, models and experiments. This increases efficiency, reduces maintenance costs, and increases the useful life of the system. If magnetic repulsion is used, it is known as magnetic levitation. Hence, off i go creating a simple pull type magnetic levitation project.
A separate study of the maglev transportation option, combining regional commuter. In it, railroading technology will away with moving components, permitting vehicles to maneuver additional. Since then magnets have been used in many applications. Magnets are used to generate such ma gnetic forces. You can use any arduino, but the shield is made for the nano. Project was suspended in 2003, a draft eis was published.
Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Experimenting with maglev models and other magnetic levitation projects is a good way for children to learn about. In this process an object is suspended above another with no other support but magnetic fields. Magnet or magnetic levitation is a system of two sets magnets used for maglev train transportation. What good is all of that science knowhow if we cant do something cool with it, right. Putting it more precisely, he proved that it is not possible. Magnetic levitation technology has shown a great deal of promise for. Diy electro magnetic levitation this is a project that will amaze and inspire. Feb 19, 2014 the beautiful levitating ambient lamp defies gravity by floating above a base by magnetic levitation, it is held in place by magnetic component together richard clarkson studio collaborated with crealev to use their levitation technology to bring a floating cloud lamp to life. Figure 1 shows a diagram of the forces acting on the maglev. Magnetic pressure is used to counteract the effects of the gravitational and any other accelerations. Project learning tree activities in the drivers seat gr. Abstract the term levitation refers to a class of technologies that uses magnetic levitation to propel vehicles with magnets rather than with wheels, axles and bearings.
Abstractlowcost magnetic levitation project kits are used in teaching system design in an introductory undergraduate control systems course. It levitates a magnetic object under an electromagnet. If the north side of one magnet is combined with the south side of the other, so that the poles are oriented nsns, then the strength will be close to double that of a single magnet, if they are the same shape and strength. It can be a little tricky to find the levitation sweet spot, but with practice it becomes easy. If the magnetic force of attraction is used, it is known as magnetic suspension. Manipulating magnetic fields and controlling their forces can levitate an object. Magnetic levitation is a highly advanced technology. Magnetic levitation configuration incorperating levitation, guidance and linear synchronous. I began by building the basic model of a feedback controlled magnetic levitation system as pictured below.
I use a single hall effect sensor placed directly on the bottom of the core of the electromagnet. This allowed me to then make measurements and observations which gave insight into the fundamental properties of the uncompensated system. The three primary functions in maglev technology are levitation, propulsion, and guidance. Maglev derived from maglev could be a conveyance technology that uses magnetic levitation to move vehicles while not creating contact with the bottom or an electrical pickup. Jun 14, 2016 in maglev, superconducting magnets suspend a train car above a ushaped concrete guideway. Ever heard about maglev trains and wondered how they move in the air. With this project we are going to use a couple of components that are easy to make or find to build a jaw droppin. Magnetic levitation maglev or magnetic suspension is a method by which an object is suspended with no support other than magnetic fields. Magnet levitation with arduino arduino project hub.
In this project, magnetic levitation is a method to suspend a magnet with only the use of magnetic fields. Other us urban maglev demonstration projects of note are the levx in. Arduino magnet levitation detailed description mekonikuv blog. But the limiting factor of magnetic levitation is requiring a base to float over, effectively requiring. Magnetic force is used to counteract the effects of the gravitational acceleration and any other accelerations the two primary issues involved in magnetic levitation are lifting forces. How to make arduino magnetic levitation arduino air bonsai full instruction at levitation. Magnetic levitation is the process of levitating an object by exploiting magnetic fields. Jun 24, 2015 science project on maglev trains by ardhendu 1. Magnetic levitation control experiments magnetic levitation set description the description of the maglev setup in this section refers to the mechanicalelectrical part and the control aspect. Here, we use magnetic levitation principles for biological characterization and monitoring of cells and cellular events.
For the higher and heavier loads we have to combine the largest levitation modules. 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. Diamagnetic materials have the interesting characteristic that they make magnetic levitation possible. Adult supervision is required during construction and operation.
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