Optimizing Magnetic Levitation Force and Stability in Superconducting Levitation with Translational Motion in Industries

¹ Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria
² Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria
³ Department of Mechanical Engineering, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

^* Corresponding author email: enoch.obanorpgs@stu.cu.edu.ng

Abstract

The emerging world is characterized by bad roads, insufficient car fleets, insufficient railroads, overcrowded airlines, and congested ports. Lack of transportation facilities has been the major stumbling block to economic development in many developing countries. The adverse effect of the failure of conveyor belts in the production industry due to friction, leading to wear and tear, led to the increment in cost of production and a decline in the efficiency of the conveyor belt system. Implementing a levitation system offers a viable alternative to the conveyor belt. The primary expense associated with this system lies in the magnetic rail. This research exploits the Meissner effect, quantum locking, and the principles of magnetic levitation in the production and transport industries by simulating a real-life adoption using type-II superconductor (YBCO), liquid Nitrogen, and magnet. The concept of superconductivity and magnetic levitation is achieved when a superconductor reaches a critical temperature. Three (3) tests were carried out to determine the speed, load, and levitational strength. Taking everything into consideration, the end result of this research suggests that it has the potential to be an alternative model to the current systems in both areas of application.