maglev ceiling fan

MINI THESIS

SCHOOLWIDE ENRICHMENT MODEL

MARA JUNIOR SCIENCE COLLEGE MUKAH, SARAWAK

2014

ECO-FRIENDLY FAN BY USING THE PRINCIPLE OF MAGLEV/MAGNETIC FORCE

SOCIAL SCIENCE

GROUP: A QUADRATIC A

Ariff Hakimi Bin Chik 144034

Abdul Azim Aiman Bin Azman 144006

Amiirrur Rahim Bin Ahmad 144007

Muhammad Ariff Bin Hanipol 144002

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WRITER’S CONFESSION

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FACILITATOR’S CONFESSION

I confirm that this mini thesis is the result of the students to meet their graduation requirements.

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APPRECIATION

Bismillahirahmanirrahim,

Thanks to God for giving us the chance to finish this mini thesis. This thesis which is entitled

“ECO-FRIENDLY FAN BY USING THE PRINCIPLE OF MAGLEV/MAGNETIC FORCE” is

one of the enquiries for us to graduate from MARA Junior Science College. We are very grateful

to every single person that had helped us in finishing this thesis. Firstly, a massive thank you we

bid to our principal, Mr. Abdul Aziz Bin Baba for giving us the spirit on continuing our studies

and the spirit to never give up. Furthermore, we would like to say thank you to our dedicated

teachers for helping us throughout the whole process of the program. Moreover, our parents that

had gave us the opportunity to study in a higher level. Lastly, our friends that had lend us their

hands whether in a big matter or small matter.

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CONTENTS

Preface 7-11

Innovative Studies 12-14

Methodology 15-16

Results 17-18

Development 19-23

Tests and Assessment 24-26

Conclusion and Discussion 27-29

Bibliography 30

Attachment 31

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ABSTRACT

ECO-FRIENDLY FAN BY USING THE PRINCIPLE OF MAGLEV/MAGNETIC FORCE

MARA Junior Science College Mukah

Sarawak

A regular electric ceiling fan will face some problems such as electric overload which may cause malfunction and can cause the movement speed of the fan become slower as it has been used for a long time. To overcome this problems, other alternative should be used which is the magnetic

ceiling fan. This research is fully studied from the internet. This ceiling fan uses the maglev principle where it rotates by using the force of magnet (push and pull). Based on the data that we

had collected, the maglev principle will be able to rotate the ceiling fan. Briefly, the maglev principle is commonly used in the train transportation industry to move the train (maglev train).

This concept we practice it into a ceiling fan (maglev ceiling fan). As a conclusion, magnetic/maglev ceiling fan will be able to be in vented in the real life as the principle that used

by this device had already been showed by the maglev train. From the conclusion, we can conclude that a regular ceiling fan can be rotated / moved by the principle of maglev.

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CHAPTER 1:PREFACE

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Statement Of Issues

1.3 Hypothesis Issue

1.4 Objective

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1.1 INTRODUCTION

Electric fan is a device has been commonly used by people nowadays. It needs electrical energy

to rotate or move and a regular ceiling fan usually uses 10-100 watts. This amount of electric

energy consumed will cause bad effects to our life and beloved earth. A regular ceiling fan will

face some problems such as electric overload which may cause malfunction or causing the

movement speed of the fan to become slower. This shows that the use of a regular ceiling fan is

not efficient enough as it causes many disadvantages. To overcome this problem, other

alternatives should be used which is the magnetic ceiling fan. This type of fan uses the principle

of magnet which is maglev and propulsion. Maglev or magnetic levitation is a system which the

vehicle runs from the guide way by using electromagnetic forces from the superconducting

magnets on board the vehicle and coils on the ground. The following are the principles that are

commonly used in maglev:

1) Principle of magnetic levitation

2) Principle of lateral guidance

3) Principle of propulsion

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1.2 STATEMENT OF ISSUES

A regular ceiling fan usually consumes 10-100 watts. The amount of electric energy consumed by a regular ceiling fan will cause bad effects to our life and beloved earth. A regular ceiling fan will face some problems such as electric overload which may cause malfunction or causing the

movement speed of the fan to become slower. Besides, the regular ceiling fan will not be functional if there is no electricity power as it needs electric power to function. This shows that the use of a regular ceiling fan is not efficient enough as it causes many disadvantages. By using

the Maglev force, it can overcome all the problems.

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1.3 HYPOTHESIS

To overcome this problem, other alternatives should be used which is the magnetic ceiling fan.

This type of fan uses the principle of magnet which is maglev and propulsion. Maglev or

magnetic levitation is a system which the vehicle runs from the guide way by using

electromagnetic forces from the superconducting magnets on board the vehicle and coils on the

ground. The following are the principles that are commonly used in maglev:

1) Principle of magnetic levitation

2) Principle of lateral guidance

3) Principle of propulsion

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１ . ４ OBJECTIVE

There are certain objectives that we are trying to reach with this product. The objectives that we

are trying to reach are divided into two which is the main objective and the specific objectives.

First of all, the main objective of the product is to discover a new method to rotate a regular

ceiling fan by using magnetic force without using any electric power. The specific objectives of

our research are to show that magnetic ceiling fan can be invented and can be used officially

worldwide. Furthermore, our objective is also to invent and eco-friendly fan.

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CHAPTER 2:

INNOVATIVE

STUDIES

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Studies Definition

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2.1 INTRODUCTION

Electric fan is a device has been commonly used by people nowadays. It needs electrical energy

to rotate or move and a regular ceiling fan usually uses 10-100 watts power of electric. This

amount of electric energy consumed will cause bad effects to our life and beloved earth

especially if it has been used worldwide. This shows that regular ceiling fans need a big amount

of electric power to be functioned or to be used. A regular ceiling fan also will face some

problems such as electric overload which may cause malfunction or causing the movement speed

of the fan to become slower. Besides, the regular ceiling fan will not be functional if there is no

electricity power as it needs electric power to function. This shows that the use of a regular

ceiling fan that using electric power is not efficient enough as it causes many disadvantages to us

and Mother Nature. To overcome these problems, other alternatives should be used which is the

Maglev/magnetic ceiling fan. This type of fan uses the principle of magnet which is maglev and

propulsion. Maglev or magnetic levitation is a system which the vehicle runs from the guide way

by using electromagnetic forces from the superconducting magnets on board the vehicle and

coils on the ground. The following are the principles that are commonly used in maglev:

1) Principle of magnetic levitation

2) Principle of lateral guidance

3) Principle of propulsion

Thus, by using these principles on the ceiling fan, a Maglev ceiling fan can be invented.

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2.2 STUDIES DEFINITION

2.2.1 Inventing an Eco-friendly product

The development of the product will be able minimize the usage of electrical energy.

2.2.2 Discovering a new method

Through the ability of the Maglev fan, it will not only be able to minimize the usage of electrical

energy used but else enables the discovering of a new method to rotate / move a regular ceiling

fan.

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CHAPTER 3:

METHODOLOGY

3.1 Methodology Table

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The amount of electric energy consumed by a regular ceiling fan will cause bad effects to our life and beloved earth. A regular ceiling fan will face some problems such as electric overload which may cause malfunction or causing the movement speed of the fan to become slower.

Statement of Issues

To overcome this problem, other alternatives should be used which is the magnetic ceiling fan. This type of fan uses the principle of magnet which is maglev and propulsion.

Hypothesis

To discover a new method to rotate a regular ceiling fan by using magnetic force.To invent and eco-friendly fan.Objective

Inventing an eco-friendly fan.To discover a new method.Innovative Studies

Magnets: RM 25.00Disc: RM 4.00Glue: RM 2.60Market Study

Refer to page

PDS

Overhead cost: RM 31.60Salary cost: RM 0.00Items cost: RM 31.60Calculation of Costs

Projects Development

Refer to page 19Projects Testing

Refer to page 21

Prototype

3.1 METHODOLOGY TABLE

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CHAPTER 4:

STUDY RESULTS

4.1 Market Study

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4.1 MARKET STUDY

The” Eco-friendly Fan by Using the Principle of Maglev” is on their way to be popular especially among

family, school and companies. It is because a regular family usually uses a regular ceiling fan in their

home. Furthermore, schools also usually uses regular ceiling fan in especially in the classrooms.

Moreover, big companies also uses regular ceiling fans especially in the offices. This is why we are

targeting our product to be sold to family, school and companies.

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CHAPTER 5:

PROJECT

DEVELOPMENT5.1 Product Design Specification

5.2 Product design

5.4 Project development

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5.1 Product Design Specification

Maglev Ceiling Fan

Ceiling fan

Magnet

Magnet track

Basic Principle of Maglev Fan

Magnet

Multi-purpose glue

CD

CD-stand

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5.2 Product Design

Maglev ceiling fan

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(Basic Principle of Levitation of Maglev ceiling fan using disc)

ECO-FRIENDLY FAN BY USING THE PRINCIPLE OF MAGLEV/MAGNETIC FORCE

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5.4 Project Development

First of all, we design a basic prototype using a CD, magnets and a CD stand to prove that the

Maglev Principle is real and can be used in this project.

Then, we design a real design of Maglev ceiling Fan using the “Paint” software. For this

invention (Maglev Ceiling Fan), it requires another principle which is the principle of propulsion

of magnet.

Last but not least, we will create a real prototype of a Basic Maglev Principle Ceiling Fan and we

assumed the prototype as the Maglev Ceiling Fan.

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CHAPTER 6:

TESTING AND

EVALUATING THE

PROJECT6.1 Testing and evaluating the products

6.2 Prototype

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6.1 Testing and Evaluating the Product

After testing our product several times, we can evaluate that is a success in order of functioning.

Although the product had failed to achieve perfection, we are able to achieve success in order to

make the product functional. We are also assured that our product can be used and practiced into

a regular ceiling fan.

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6.2 Prototype

ECO-FRIENDLY FAN BY USING THE PRINCIPLE OF MAGLEV

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CHAPTER 7:

CONCLUSIONS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS7.1 Conclusions

7.2 Future Studies

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7.1 Conclusions

The conclusion that we can make from our product is we are really hoping that this innovation

product will solve any problem that electronic ceiling fans are facing which is excessive

electrical energy usage and we are also hoping that this product will minimize the pollution that

is caused by excessive electric usage. We are also hoping that our product can reduce the usage

of electric ceiling fan which can cause pollution to our beloved Earth.

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7.2 Future studies

In our future studies, we think that we can improve our product by making it an official product

that can be used by all people worldwide. Furthermore, we are also hoping that our product can

be used in a bigger scale by replacing the windmills which commonly used these days to wind

energy.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

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ATTACHMENT

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