scholarly journals Monitoring of current collectors on the railway line

Transport ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 177-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Karwowski ◽  
Mirosław Mizan ◽  
Dariusz Karkosiński
Keyword(s):  
Current Collector ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Rolling Stock ◽  
Overhead Line ◽  
Railway Transport ◽  
Safe Operation ◽  
Measuring Point ◽  
Current Collectors ◽  
Railway Line ◽  
Periodic Inspections

Proper cooperation the current collectors and the overhead line is a pre-requisite for reliable and safe operation of railway transport. Instances of maladjustment and, in some cases, damage to the current collectors, occur between periodic inspections of the rolling stock. In order to detect such anomalies quickly, the test stand was developed, with the aim of monitoring the technical state of the current collectors under operating conditions. The detection procedure is based on the monitoring and analysis of contact wire uplift caused by the pressure of the current collector, as the train passes through the measuring point located on the railway line and is designed with the aim of detecting collectors with incorrect values of a contact force.

scholarly journals Selected aspects of proper integration between ERTMS/ETCS on-board and trackside devices.

2019 ◽  
Vol 294 ◽  
pp. 05008
Author(s):  
Dominik Adamski ◽  
Andrzej Białoń ◽  
Zwadka Łukasz
Keyword(s):  
Member State ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Rolling Stock ◽  
Railway Line ◽  
Rail Vehicles ◽  
Rail System ◽  
Technical Solutions ◽  
Compliance Tests ◽  
Research Institute

Achieving the interoperability of the European rail system requires many measures to unify technical solutions as well as regulations in each Member State. However, there is a possibility of some incompatibilities between individual subsystems despite generating them in accordance with unified applicable requirements. It is possible that the interoperable rolling stock will not be able to move freely over the interoperable railway line due to some incompatibilities and differences in the versions of the installed firmware in the ERTMS/ETCS system devices. In connection with the above the correct integration of rail vehicles with track-side equipment should be examined by means of tests under operating conditions. The article presents compliance tests of the correct integration of the on-board subsystem with the track-side subsystem which are carried out by the Railway Research Institute.

scholarly journals MODEL FOR DETERMINATION OF CHARACTERISTICS OF RAILWAY TRAIN REGIME MAPS

2020 ◽  
pp. 132-142
Author(s):  
A. Falendysh ◽  
A. Gatchenko ◽  
O. Kletska ◽  
E. Kiritseva ◽  
M. Barybin
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Mechanical Energy ◽  
Technical Condition ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Rolling Stock ◽  
Railway Transport ◽  
Ecological Requirements ◽  
Methods Of Calculation ◽  
Methods Of Operation

The article considers the issues of determining rational approaches to the creation of train maps, the rational use of diesel modes and the use of automated computer simulation system. Based on the obtained results, an energy-efficient mode of train driving is proposed and a mathematical model of the locomotive operation character is created. There is a need to review obsolete regime and train locomotive crews in the latest methods of operation. The basic values and methods of calculation for specific operating conditions on the basis of the law of conservation of mechanical energy are established. It is proposed to create a passport of each locomotive to determine the rational weight norms on the existing service shoulders. After all, overloading or underutilization of the locomotive's resource is associated with loss of profit or the emergence of emergencies. The necessity of the offered methods within the limits of ecological requirements to traction rolling stock is proved. The possibility of forming a rational system of mileage between technical inspections and repairs for each locomotive as a whole on the basis of forecasting and statistics is determined. It is recommended to further implement mathematical modeling and digital means of monitoring the technical condition after repairs to achieve economic efficiency of railway transport.

scholarly journals Improvement of the method of calculation of the parameters of the universal current collector with the increased motion speeds

2018 ◽  
Vol 239 ◽  
pp. 01040
Author(s):  
Alexander Smerdin ◽  
Yury Demin ◽  
Alexander Ryzhkov
Keyword(s):  
Computer Model ◽  
Current Collector ◽  
Original Description ◽  
Rolling Stock ◽  
Kinematic Scheme ◽  
Current Collectors ◽  
Method Of Calculation ◽  
Electric Rolling Stock ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Universal Instrument

The paper considers the main stages of development of a computer model of current collectors of an electric rolling stock. The original description of the kinematic scheme of a universal measuring current collector with the subsequent implementation of mathematical model in Matlab SimMechanics environment is offered. The model is based on the use of the method of homogeneous coordinates to represent the kinematic scheme of the current collector. It is shown that the computer model accurately and adequately describes the processes occurring with the current collector, is a universal instrument for simulating any types of current collectors, allows changing a wide range of parameters and characteristics incorporated in it.

scholarly journals Improvement of the technique of calculating operational parameters using an automated system

2019 ◽  
Vol 294 ◽  
pp. 06002
Author(s):  
Yurii Statyvka ◽  
Hanna Kyrychenko ◽  
Oleh Strelko ◽  
Yuliia Berdnychenko ◽  
Vasyl Gaba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Customer Service ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Transport Processes ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Automated System ◽  
Rolling Stock ◽  
Railway Transport ◽  
Operational Parameters ◽  
Cargo Delivery ◽  
Good Customer Service

Impact of the existing operating conditions on terms of cargo delivery and compliance with the rolling stock circulation norms is studied. Planned and actual rolling stock circulation characteristics are analyzed. Deviations from the norms have been detected, which is indicative of non-compliance with technological processes. Nowadays the rolling stock circulation problem becomes more complex; for the service recipients, i.e. customers of the railway, it means delays in cargo deliveries, non-fulfillment of financial obligations before other participants in the railway transport process. A new approach to the methodology and principle of calculating anticipated key performance characteristics are proposed. The existing information technologies for railway management make it possible to monitor compliance with the rolling stock circulation norms and the terms of cargo deliveries and to further improve methods and techniques of performance parameters. This will enable establishing realistic rolling stock circulation norms and cargo delivery terms, thus ensuring compliance with technological requirements of the railway transport processes in order to provide good customer service.

scholarly journals Simulation tests of dynamics of vibroisolated railway lines with vibroisolating system based on elastomer elements

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 151-155
Author(s):  
Jarosław Bednarz ◽  
Jan Targosz
Keyword(s):  
Input Data ◽  
Ground Vibration ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Rolling Stock ◽  
Industrial Building ◽  
Soil Parameters ◽  
Engineering Structures ◽  
Measuring Point ◽  
Rail Vehicle ◽  
The Impact

The problem of propagation of vibration waves caused by the movement of rail vehicles in the ground is extremely important from the point of view of environmental protection against negative effects of dynamic impacts caused by rail transport. Therefore, there is a need to develop new methods for analyzing dynamic phenomena related to rail vehicle traffic. One of the methods that can be used to evaluate dynamic interactions is modeling using finite elements. The article presents a dynamic analysis of the track structure model and the impact of the application of its vibroisolation system on the level of ground vibration amplitude associated with the propagation of vibration waves from the track. The application of the finite element meth-od allows for the analysis of the behavior of engineering structures in variable operating conditions dependent primarily on the speed of movement of vehicles on the track. Such analysis includes the use of a number of physical values that can be used to assess the impact of vibration on any engineering object. These values include, above all, acceleration at any measuring point on the measurement cross-section from the track to the engineering construction, e.g. a residential or industrial building as well as displacement or stress, which are dependent on the speed of the rail vehicle. Comparison of these values with generally available criteria and standards allows at the stage of designing the engineering structure for appropriate modifications to the substructure construction to limit the amplitude of the vibrations transmitted to the environment. These modifications consist mainly of the use of an appropriate vibroisolation system in the form of, for example, slabs or mats laid in the rail layer or pads underneath. Correct execution of the simulation requires careful preparation of the numerical model as well as a series of input data. The input data relate mainly to accurate material data concerning both engineering structures (bridges, viaducts, tunnels), rolling stock and soil parameters. Such data allow to prepare a spectrum of forces loading the modelled section of the track. This approach to the design process is particularly important due to the inability to modify the track after built it.

scholarly journals Damped vibrations method for measuring the rigidity of a system of movable frames of a current collector on the roof of an electric locomotive

2020 ◽  
Vol 217 ◽  
pp. 03001
Author(s):  
Alexander Smerdin ◽  
Anton Golubkov ◽  
Oleg Sidorov ◽  
Anatoly Slatin
Keyword(s):  
Human Factor ◽  
Mechanical Characteristics ◽  
Current Collector ◽  
Rolling Stock ◽  
Electric Locomotive ◽  
Mechanical Vibrations ◽  
Current Collectors ◽  
Electric Rolling Stock ◽  
A Current

The paper describes the features of using the method of damped mechanical vibrations for express diagnostics of current collectors without removing from electric rolling stock roof. The proposed method is based on preliminary determination of the mechanical characteristics of the system of movable frames of a serviceable current collector in the factory. The paper describes a technique that can significantly reduce the complexity of conducting this type of research, increase the speed of measurement, and reduce the influence of the human factor.

Coordination of technology of railway operation of the Republic of Tajikistan and organization of railways in international traffic

2018 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
pp. 211-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. N. Pulatov
Keyword(s):  
Rolling Stock ◽  
Railway Transport ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Railway Infrastructure ◽  
External Conditions ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Railway Operation ◽  
Required Quality

Current geopolitical and economic conditions for the functioning of railway transport in most post-Soviet states are such that it is extremely difficult to provide required quality of transport services and break-even operations at high expenses for maintaining the railway infrastructure and rolling stock. Dynamics of transportation of the Tajik Railway (TSR) is shown, which displays that most of its sections are classified as low-intensity ones. The paper proposes methodical principles, setting and qualitative analysis of the task of rationalization of operational work and organization of car flows for international transportation, taking into account the specifics of the Tajik Railway. There is a problem of complex maintenance of the efficiency of operational work in modern conditions based on the synthesis of the tasks of self-management (rational internal operational technology of the Tajik Railway) and coordination tasks (technological interaction with railway administrations of other states). Author substantiated the necessity of solving this problem. Proposed classification of technological restrictions and controlled variables in the performance of transport takes into account methods for changing external conditions for the functioning of the railway landfill and methods for increasing internal efficiency of its operation. The search for the solution of the problem involves direct search of variants along its ordered set with clipping of groups of variants that do not correspond to constraints, with the subsequent finding of compromise control over a set of effective alternatives.

scholarly journals Critical Review of EMC Standards for the Measurement of Radiated Electromagnetic Emissions from Transit Line and Rolling Stock

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 759
Author(s):  
Andrea Mariscotti
Keyword(s):  
Time Distribution ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Electromagnetic Compatibility ◽  
Transportation Systems ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Rolling Stock ◽  
Intrinsic Variability ◽  
Statistical Characterization ◽  
Electromagnetic Emissions

Accurate and comprehensive methods for the assessment of radiated electromagnetic emissions in modern electric transportation systems are a necessity. The characteristics and susceptibility of modern victim signaling and communication radio services, operating within and outside the right-of-way, require an update of the measurement methods integrating or replacing the swept frequency technique with time domain approaches. Applicable standards are the EN 50121 (equivalent to the IEC 62236) and Urban Mass Transport Association (UMTA) with additional specifications from project contracts. This work discusses the standardized methods and settings, and the representative operating conditions, highlighting areas where improvements are possible and opportune (statistical characterization of measurement results, identification and distinction of emissions and line resonances, and narrowband and broadband phenomena). In particular for the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) assessment with new Digital Communication Systems, the characterization of time distribution of spectral properties is discussed, e.g., by means of Amplitude Probability Distribution and including time distribution information. The problem of determination of site and setup uncertainty and repeatability is also discussed, observing on one hand the lack of clear indications in standards and, on the other hand, the non-ideality and intrinsic variability of measurement conditions (e.g., rolling stock operating conditions, synchronization issues, and electric arc intermittence).

scholarly journals Effect of transient processes on the switching stability of dc machines

2018 ◽  
Vol 239 ◽  
pp. 01036 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viktor Kharlamov ◽  
Pavel Shkodun ◽  
Andrey Ognevsky
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic System ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Fine Tuning ◽  
Transient Processes ◽  
Rolling Stock ◽  
Electric Motors ◽  
Electric Rolling Stock ◽  
Switching Stability

Effective use of fuel and energy resources is one of the main tasks in modern industry and transport. The main directions of increasing the energy efficiency of the electric rolling stock of railways are considered in the paper. For the electric rolling stock of railways, a significant proportion of electric power consumption falls on traction needs. The consumption of electrical energy and its recovery directly depends on the proper operation and fine-tuning of the magnetic system and switching of traction electric motors of the rolling stock. The methods of testing traction electric motors currently used in railway transport do not fully correspond to their operating modes during operation. For more reliable control of their condition, a methodology for estimating the nature of the operation of traction electric motors in conditions close to real ones was proposed. Studies of the influence of transient processes on the quality of switching of traction electric motors taking into account operating conditions are carried out. Based on the results of the study, the analysis of the data obtained is carried out, and a criterion for estimating the switching stability of traction electric motors in transient operation modes is proposed. The proposed criterion allows carrying out quality control of the tuning of the magnetic system and switching of the traction electric motor, and also estimating the nature of its operation in various modes, taking into account the operating conditions.

Overview of Path-Planning and Obstacle Avoidance Algorithms for UAVs: A Comparative Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 06 (02) ◽  
pp. 95-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammadreza Radmanesh ◽  
Manish Kumar ◽  
Paul H. Guentert ◽  
Mohammad Sarim
Keyword(s):  
Path Planning ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Computational Time ◽  
Safe Operation ◽  
Sense And Avoid ◽  
Planning Algorithms ◽  
And Control ◽  
Global And Local ◽  
Further Development

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have recently attracted the attention of researchers due to their numerous potential civilian applications. However, current robot navigation technologies need further development for efficient application to various scenarios. One key issue is the “Sense and Avoid” capability, currently of immense interest to researchers. Such a capability is required for safe operation of UAVs in civilian domain. For autonomous decision making and control of UAVs, several path-planning and navigation algorithms have been proposed. This is a challenging task to be carried out in a 3D environment, especially while accounting for sensor noise, uncertainties in operating conditions, and real-time applicability. Heuristic and non-heuristic or exact techniques are the two solution methodologies that categorize path-planning algorithms. The aim of this paper is to carry out a comprehensive and comparative study of existing UAV path-planning algorithms for both methods. Three different obstacle scenarios test the performance of each algorithm. We have compared the computational time and solution optimality, and tested each algorithm with variations in the availability of global and local obstacle information.

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