Chapter3
Chapter 3 – MagLev Vehicle systems
Complete the following chart, review and the Portfolio Entry.
You and your partners are responsible for this learning. You will peer-assess yourselves. Compare with another team if necessary. Then copy / paste your answers to the MagLev Dropoff folder.
Maglev Vehicle Comparison
1. Define/describe each of the two Mag-lev vehicle systems, identifying similarities and differences.
Answer: Electromagnetic system is a system that allows each vehicle to warp around a T-shape guide way. Electrodynamics systems are systems that utilize magnetic repulsion rather than attraction. The similarities between these two Mag-lev vehicle systems are that they both utilize magnets. However the difference between them is that one looses all their resistance and other still has it. Although the similarities between these two systems is that they have major problems that are affecting the systems, for example the EMS requires heavy backup batteries and that is a disadvantage because its heavy like 45 tons. Another example is that the EDS have a large gap between the vehicle and the guide way that causes poor quality ride. Both vehicle system can go up to 310 mph per hour which makes those two vehicles really fast and similar.
2. Make a chart stating the advantages and disadvantages of each system.
Electromagnetic System (EMS)
Attractive Levitation
Electrodynamics system (EDS)
Repulsive Levitation
Advantages
Disadvantages
Advantages
Disadvantages
Speed - up to 310 mph
Heavy
Speed - up to 310 mph
Shielding of passengers from magnetic field radiation
Low Pollution - electrically powered
Requires heavy backup batteries
Low Pollution - electrically powered cost more to construct than the German Transrapid system
Efficient
Initial cost of setting up system ($8 - 10 million / mile)
Efficient
Require complex and expensive refrigeration systems to maintain the vehicle's cryogenic (low) operating temperatures.
Comfort - Smooth ride
Could
Complete the following chart, review and the Portfolio Entry.
You and your partners are responsible for this learning. You will peer-assess yourselves. Compare with another team if necessary. Then copy / paste your answers to the MagLev Dropoff folder.
Maglev Vehicle Comparison
1. Define/describe each of the two Mag-lev vehicle systems, identifying similarities and differences.
Answer: Electromagnetic system is a system that allows each vehicle to warp around a T-shape guide way. Electrodynamics systems are systems that utilize magnetic repulsion rather than attraction. The similarities between these two Mag-lev vehicle systems are that they both utilize magnets. However the difference between them is that one looses all their resistance and other still has it. Although the similarities between these two systems is that they have major problems that are affecting the systems, for example the EMS requires heavy backup batteries and that is a disadvantage because its heavy like 45 tons. Another example is that the EDS have a large gap between the vehicle and the guide way that causes poor quality ride. Both vehicle system can go up to 310 mph per hour which makes those two vehicles really fast and similar.
2. Make a chart stating the advantages and disadvantages of each system.
Electromagnetic System (EMS)
Attractive Levitation
Electrodynamics system (EDS)
Repulsive Levitation
Advantages
Disadvantages
Advantages
Disadvantages
Speed - up to 310 mph
Heavy
Speed - up to 310 mph
Shielding of passengers from magnetic field radiation
Low Pollution - electrically powered
Requires heavy backup batteries
Low Pollution - electrically powered cost more to construct than the German Transrapid system
Efficient
Initial cost of setting up system ($8 - 10 million / mile)
Efficient
Require complex and expensive refrigeration systems to maintain the vehicle's cryogenic (low) operating temperatures.
Comfort - Smooth ride
Could