Results in Physics (Jun 2020)

Design, simulation and development of a magnetic levitation system (MAGLEV)

  • Alex Hitoshi Takinami,
  • Rafael Borges Cruz,
  • Bruno Luis Soares de Lima,
  • Fábio Jesus de Almeida

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 17
p. 103115

Abstract

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The aim of this paper is to present a methodology for designing MAGLEV systems based on finite element method simulations. Performing a series of simulations, varying characteristics of a coil were obtained parameters for the construction of a coil capable of generating a field of 0.0916 T. A closed loop system based on magnetic field measurement to power the coil was developed and an experimental magnetic field for levitation of 0.0811 T was obtained. From the simulation results it was possible to build a microcontrolled system capable to levitating a body of approximately 0.1 kg.

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