Design of a linear motor-based magnetic levitation train prototype
This study explores the modelling of a magnetic levitation train and its implementation using a microcontroller. Magnetic levitation (maglev) is a technology that enables vehicles to levitate and move without wheels. Maglev research has been conducted globally, but maglev trains haven't receive...
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| author | Mohd Zaidi, Muhammad Syafiq Mohd Hassan, Siti Lailatul Abdul Halim, Ili Shairah Sulaiman, Nasri |
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| description | This study explores the modelling of a magnetic levitation train and its implementation using a microcontroller. Magnetic levitation (maglev) is a technology that enables vehicles to levitate and move without wheels. Maglev research has been conducted globally, but maglev trains haven't received much attention. Due to the sophisticated linear motor technology for contactless transit, building a maglev train requires enormous investments. This paper is crucial for understanding the linear motor technologies necessary for levitation and propulsion. The primary objectives of this study include creating a model of the maglev train using a linear motor circuit, investigating the maglev effect concerning different coil and magnet types, and monitoring the train's propulsion and levitation using a microcontroller. This work constructs a linear motor system for the maglev train, comprising a mechanical structure with a permanent magnet for levitation and electromagnets for propulsion. A microcontroller is employed to sense the magnetic field, produced by the permanent magnet and electromagnets. In summary, this paper successfully designed a maglev train prototype using a linear motor circuit to establish the repulsive mechanism for both levitation and propulsion, with levitation~1 cm from the track and demonstrated the ability to move along a 30 cm track. © 2024, Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science. All rights reserved. |
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| spelling | upm-1137592025-01-13T07:38:36Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113759/ Design of a linear motor-based magnetic levitation train prototype Mohd Zaidi, Muhammad Syafiq Mohd Hassan, Siti Lailatul Abdul Halim, Ili Shairah Sulaiman, Nasri This study explores the modelling of a magnetic levitation train and its implementation using a microcontroller. Magnetic levitation (maglev) is a technology that enables vehicles to levitate and move without wheels. Maglev research has been conducted globally, but maglev trains haven't received much attention. Due to the sophisticated linear motor technology for contactless transit, building a maglev train requires enormous investments. This paper is crucial for understanding the linear motor technologies necessary for levitation and propulsion. The primary objectives of this study include creating a model of the maglev train using a linear motor circuit, investigating the maglev effect concerning different coil and magnet types, and monitoring the train's propulsion and levitation using a microcontroller. This work constructs a linear motor system for the maglev train, comprising a mechanical structure with a permanent magnet for levitation and electromagnets for propulsion. A microcontroller is employed to sense the magnetic field, produced by the permanent magnet and electromagnets. In summary, this paper successfully designed a maglev train prototype using a linear motor circuit to establish the repulsive mechanism for both levitation and propulsion, with levitation~1 cm from the track and demonstrated the ability to move along a 30 cm track. © 2024, Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science. All rights reserved. Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_sa_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113759/1/113759.pdf Mohd Zaidi, Muhammad Syafiq and Mohd Hassan, Siti Lailatul and Abdul Halim, Ili Shairah and Sulaiman, Nasri (2024) Design of a linear motor-based magnetic levitation train prototype. International Journal of Reconfigurable and Embedded Systems, 13 (3). pp. 560-567. ISSN 2089-4864; eISSN: 2722-2608 https://ijres.iaescore.com/index.php/IJRES/article/view/21191 10.11591/ijres.v13.i3.pp560-567 |
| spellingShingle | Mohd Zaidi, Muhammad Syafiq Mohd Hassan, Siti Lailatul Abdul Halim, Ili Shairah Sulaiman, Nasri Design of a linear motor-based magnetic levitation train prototype |
| title | Design of a linear motor-based magnetic levitation train prototype |
| title_full | Design of a linear motor-based magnetic levitation train prototype |
| title_fullStr | Design of a linear motor-based magnetic levitation train prototype |
| title_full_unstemmed | Design of a linear motor-based magnetic levitation train prototype |
| title_short | Design of a linear motor-based magnetic levitation train prototype |
| title_sort | design of a linear motor-based magnetic levitation train prototype |
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