Underground Model of Magnetic Levitating (MagLev) Train
Guloy, Maurinne Angeline R. , Tambago, Joshua Angelo, Valbuena, Vhernadette
Mataas na Paaralang Neptali A. Gonzales, Nueve de Febrero Street, Brgy. Mauway,
Mandaluyong City
INTRODUCTION
Maglev trains use magnetism in
which it enables it to quietly float above and
glide smoothly from origin to its destination
without ever touching the railway. It is
considered more efficient and more
environmentally friendly. They do not rely
on traction or friction, their acceleration and
deceleration are faster than modern wheeled
trains, they are unaffected by weather. The
power needed for levitation is in a
minimized amount of the overall energy
consumption; most of the power in these
trains are used to overcome air resistance
(drag), as with every high-speed form of
transport. These trains can move
continuously high speeds than the
conventional trains. Magnetic levitation
trains have a very advanced and efficient
technology. It gives the clean energy and
it‟s all application gives the lack of contact
and thus no friction. Magnetic levitation
improves efficiency and life of the system. It
lessens the conservation costs of the system.
Maglev Trains are available in China, Japan,
France, Germany, and Spain.
However, not all countries are
capable to invest a high amount and change
tracks for the Maglev train. Since it costs
more if these trains are built above and
produces heavy traffic jams, the researchers
come up with an idea to build the train
stations below or in the underground. There
are also certain aspects that will benefit the
construction of the train if built
underground. Considering it is closer to the
magnetism of the earth, the train will result
in an additional speed. The researchers will
determine if it will be able to illustrate the
principles of magnetic levitation by making
a miniature of the underground model of
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magnetic levitating (maglev) train as basis
of determining whether a maglev train is
possible in the Philippines.
Through the model, the researchers
will identify if the underground magnetic
levitating train can lessen traffic congestion
and noise pollution in our country.
Our study covers the measurement of
speed in centimeters per second and the
height in centimeters of the levitation of the
train from the ground.
If this study will be successful, it
would could be helpful to resolve traffic
congestion on transport networks since the
train would be built underground. Unlike the
conventional wheels and rails which
undergo replaces and repairs, the maglev
part’s lifespan are much longer because
there is no contact between train and guide-
way. These trains are safer, as they travel so
much faster than their wheeled counterparts
because Maglev trains are near impossible to
derail. Another benefit of levitation is that
these trains don’t lose any energy to friction.
This gives them an advantage in efficiency.
Maglev trains can make tighter turns than
high-speed rails can. This allows guideways
to be built which can navigate terrain much
better. Lastly, Maglev trains are noise-free
than contemporary trains so they lessen
noise pollution.
MATERIALS
AND METHODOLOGY
Magnet (n35) approximately
250pcs., 1 m (3 ft.) of one-by-six lumber
planed, 1 m (3 ft.) of one-by-four lumber
planed, 1 strip of clear Lexan
(polycarbonate) 7 cm x 90 cm (2-3/4 in. x 35
in.), an electric drill with a countersink bit,
nine 2.5 cm (1in.) wood screws with flat
heads, fifteen 2.5 cm (1 in.) brass wood A one third of each rectangle was bent
screws, with flat heads lengthwise on the edge of a firm surface,
a roll of double-sided tape, approximately such as a tabletop. The long arms of the L-
eighty-six 2.5 cm (1 in.) long latch magnets, shapes were attached to the wooden body
2 rectangles of Lexan (polycarbonate), of the train. About 1 cm (1/2 in.) from
7 cm x 10 cm (2-3/4 in. x 4 in.), small, wide the top of one “L,” countersink three
plastic container, sand, scraps of balsa evenly spaced holes along the length of
wood, corrugated plastic board or another the bracket, drilling from the back of
flat, smooth material the “L” (the side opposite the short
arm). Then, a line of double-sided tape is put
First, the researchers made the base of the along the base of the long arm. The
track system with the widest piece of lumber researchers cut a block of wood with the
(oneby-six) with the narrower piece of remaining 10 cm (4 in.) lengths of lumber,
lumber (one-by-four) will be the pillar. The wide enough that — with an L-bracket
strip of Lexan was used as the top of your attached on each side. Then the two
track. All three pieces are in the same length L-brackets were screwed to the sides of the
The lumber was cut to 90 cm (35 in.). The wooden block using brass wood screws.
remaining lengths of wood was used to Fourth, the researchers assembled the station
make the train. The researchers held the and the passengers to present a realistic
base at a 90 degree angle to the pillar. The model using clay, paint and glass.
pillar was ran down the exact center of the
base. The researchers drilled and
countersink nine evenly spaced holes about
10 cm (4 in.) apart, through the base into the
pillar. The researchers screw the wood
screws into the base starting at each end of
the base. The pillar is pushed or pulled until
it made a straight line down the center of the
base, then the middle screw are screwed in.
The remaining screws are drilled firmly
attaching the pillar to the base. Second, the
researchers countersink nine holes down the
center of the long Lexan strip, spacing them
about 10 cm (4 in.) apart. The Lexan strip is
laid on top of the pillar; it should be the
same length as the pillar. The countersinks is
used as a guide to drill the nine holes into
the pillar. The Lexan was screwed onto the
pillar with brass wood screws. The heads of
the screws are sitting below the surface of
the track. The researchers flipped the track
over and stuck a strip of double-sided tape
down both the long edges of the Lexan
track. Then the magnets are installed. The
researchers tested the track by running. The
“test magnet” down each of the two sides of
the track. Third. The researchers prepared
two identical rectangles of Lexan measuring
7 cm x 10 cm (2-3/4 in. x 4 in.).

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 Utilization of Discarded Materials from
Electronic Devices as a Battery Charger
with SOS
(Sandata on Sakuna)
Andem, Julian J. , Guloy, Maurinne
Angeline R. , Madrid, Harvy E.
RESULTS
Table 1: Recorded Time and Percentage
Before and After Charging

Responde Curre Time Tim Result

nts nt % Start e ed %
of the ed End of the
devic ed device
e
1 95% 7:10 7:20 100%
2 75% 7:30 7:45 85%
3 64% 7:50 8:07 74%
4 81% 8:00 8:16 91%
5 93% 8:02 8:17 100%
6 85% 7:59 8:20 96%
7 94% 8:10 8:28 100%
8 82% 7:45 8: 100%
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9 21% 7:51 8:45 63%
10 91% 8:15 8:25 100%
Table 2: Time Interval of Charging and
the Increase of Percentage

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Respondents Time Number of
Interval Percentage
(minutes) Increase
1 10 minutes 5%
2 16 minutes 10 %
3 17 minutes 10%
4 16 minutes 10%
5 15 minutes 7%
6 21 minutes 11%
7 18 minutes 6%
8 29 minutes 18%
9 55 minutes 42%
10 10 minutes 9%
Table 2 above shows the minutes
used in charging with the increase number
of percentage battery. It shows different
time interval and percentage because of the
force used in turning the handle around. The
faster you turn it around, the faster the batter
percentage will increase.

Table 3: The rating of the respondents

about the Quality Attributes of the
Battery Charger

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Table 4: Summary
of the rating about Respo Char Econ Functio Dura st
abi
the Quality ndent ging omic nability bilit yl
Attributes of the lity
s time al y e
Battery Charger Du 0 0 3 2 4
Qu P F E V E and
alit o a ff er x rab
Emer
y o i e y c
Att r r ct E el genc ilit
rib iv ff le
y
ute e e nt y
s ct funct Sty 0 0 0 3 7
iv
ion
e le
1 4 5 5 3 4
Ch 0 1 4 1 4
2 2 4 3 3 5
arg 3 3 3 4 3 5
ing 4 3 4 5 5 4
5 3 4 4 4 5 Table 5: Sum of
Ti 6 5 5 5 5 5 Frequency and
me 7 5 5 5 5 5 Weight of Quality
8 5 5 5 5 5 Attributes of the
an 9 3 5 5 4 5 Battery Charger
d 10 5 4 3 3 4 F= number of
Em respondents
w= rate
erg Charging Time Economical Functionability Durability Style
enc and Emergency
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Fu 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
nct 3 9 9 0
ion 16 8 8 12
Ec 0 0 1 4 5 25 30 20 35
Σfx=44 Σfx=47 Σfx=37 Σfx=47
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Table 6: Mean of the Sum of Frequency
om and Weight of the Quality Attributes

ica Quality Mean Descriptive

Attributes Interpretation
l Charging Time 3.8 Very Effective
Fu 0 0 3 2 6
and Emergency
nct Function
Economical 4.4 Very Effective

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Functionability 4.7 Excellent
Durability 3.7 Very Effective
Style 4.7 Very Effective
Very Effective
Table 6 above shows the evident
Utilization of Discarded Materials from
Electronic Devices as a Battery Charger
Andem, Julian J. , Guloy, Maurinne
DISCUSSION
A Power Bank is a mobile charger
can be charged in advance for later phones,
tablets or laptops to recharge. A Power Bank
is a handy gadget that you can charge your
electric devices without a power socket but
with the new demands of gadgets it will also
require more usage of battery- it is a
hardware component that supplies power to
device, enabling that device to work- and
mostly these power bank or battery charger
emit high level of radiation that may cause
brain damage. These are the reasons that
urged us to make an alternative homemade
battery charger made out of discarded
materials from electronic devices with SOS
(Sandata on Sakuna). With emergency
features that can be used in times of disaster.
While in other studies, the researchers made
a solar battery charger that is economical
and effective like our product.
The implication of the results is to
determine the effectiveness of the alternative
homemade battery charger from old and
discarded materials from electronic devices.
The factors and trends that will help
determine the effectivity of the alternative
homemade battery charger are the quality
attributes such as: charging time and
emergency function, economical,
functionability, durability, style. The chosen
respondents will rate our product with the
scale of 1 as poor, 2 as fair, 3 effective, 4 as
effective and 5 as excellent.
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descriptive interpretation from the scale is
Very Effective and the significant H1 is
accepted. Therefore, there is a significant
effect of the homemade battery charger as
an alternative for mobile charger.
with SOS
(Sandata on Sakuna)
Angeline R. , Madrid, Harvy E.
CONCLUSION
Based from the data gathered, our
research showed the evident descriptive
interpretation from the scale is Very
Effective. Therefore, there is a significant
effect of the homemade battery charger as
an alternative for mobile charger.
For the recorded time interval and
percentage in charging, the data shows that
the increase of battery percentage will be
based on the amount of force in turning the
handle of the alternative battery charger.
Therefore, the greater amount of force or the
faster the handle is turned around, the
increase in battery percentage will also be
faster.
RECOMMENDATION
The researchers of this study recommend to
add more circuit board to increase the
voltage production for fast charging, to
improve the study by adding more
emergency features, to make a bigger model
of the Battery Charger that can be turned to
a charging station.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to give honor to
Almighty God for letting and making our
research project successfully, to our
hardworking teacher Mrs. Carmelita M.
Yomo for guiding and teaching us
unconditionally. We also want to thanks our
parents who continue to support us and our
friends for helping us. We would like to
acknowledge our chosen respondents for
fulfilling our study. Our research would not
have been possible if it wasn’t for them. We
Thank You Very Much!
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Guloy, Adelaida R. (2017) Work Motivation
Related To Job Satisfaction Of Junior High
School Teachers At Mataas Na Paaralang
Neptali A. Gonzales Division of
Mandaluyong City, Statistical Treatment of
Data, pp. 67-74
http://www.batts.nl/en/service/wat-is-een-
power-bank/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battery_(electr
icity)
Utilization of Discarded Materials from
Electronic Devices as a Battery Charger
Andem, Julian J. , Guloy, Maurinne
Angeline R. , Madrid, Harvy E.
APPENDICES
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamo
http://fs.mapua.edu.ph/MapuaLibrary/Thesis
/DESIGN%202_Solar%20Battery
%20Charger_BODY%20FULL
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with SOS
(Sandata on Sakuna)

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 Durability
Style

1 - Poor

2 - Fair

3 - Effective

4 - Very Effective
Name:____________________________
5 - Excellent
Date:__________________

Device(cellphone, Ipad,

etc.):__________________

Brand/Model(optional):________________

_______

Please check first if your device is

compatible with the power bank charging

outlet. If yes, proceed to the form below.

 Device

Current percentage of your device:

__________

Time started charging: __________

Time ended charging: ___________

1 2 3 4 5
Charging time
And
Emergency
Function
Economical
Functionability

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