Characteristic Parameters of Cushion in High-Speed Train (CRH) Contribute to Seat Pressure Distribution Analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 397-400 ◽  
pp. 593-598
Author(s):  
Wen Yu Wu ◽  
Cheng Qi Xue ◽  
Lin Dong Liu

Based on the seat cushions in high-speed train, three main characteristic parameters, surface angle, width and height are involved in this simulation experiment analysis. With this CAE method, a standard buttocks model fit to seat cushion is imported, and the study on seat pressure distribution is taken through characteristic parameters of seat cushions related to different concave surfaces using ANSYS’s finite element analysis, and contribute to much flexible and more adjustable feature points, use seat pressure distribution to determine geometric parameter according to maximum pressure points, the result in this work finally satisfy the standard of optimization, and helps to assist reliability design of seats in high speed train.

Author(s):  
YK Wu ◽  
JL Mo ◽  
B Tang ◽  
JW Xu ◽  
B Huang ◽  
...  

In this research, the tribological and dynamical characteristics of a brake pad with multiple blocks are investigated using experimental and numerical methods. A dynamometer with a multiblock brake pad configuration on a brake disc is developed and a series of drag-type tests are conducted to study the brake squeal and wear behavior of a high-speed train brake system. Finite element analysis is performed to derive physical explanations for the observed experimental phenomena. The experimental and numerical results show that the rotational speed and braking force have important influences on the brake squeal; the trends of the multiblock and single-block systems are different. In the multiblock brake pad, the different blocks exhibit significantly different magnitudes of contact stresses and vibration accelerations. The blocks located in the inner and outer rings have higher vibration acceleration amplitudes and stronger vibration energies than the blocks located in the middle ring.


2011 ◽  
Vol 399-401 ◽  
pp. 1806-1811
Author(s):  
Yong Hong Chen ◽  
Peng Chen ◽  
Ai Qin Tian

The finite element model of the roof of aluminum high-speed train was established, double ellipsoid heat source was employed, and heat elastic-plastic theory was used to simulate welding residual stress of the component under different welding sequence based on the finite element analysis software SYSWELD. The distribution law of welding residual stress was obtained. And the effects of the welding sequence on the value and distribution of residual stress was analyzed. The numerical results showed that the simulation data agree well with experimental test data. The maximum residual stress appears in the weld seam and nearby. The residual stress value decreases far away from the welding center. Welding sequence has a significant impact on the final welding residual stress when welding the roof of aluminum body. The side whose residual stress needs to be controlled should be welded first.


2021 ◽  
Vol 157 (A1) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Arnold ◽  
J Lavroff ◽  
M R Davis

Trim tabs form an important part of motion control systems on high-speed watercraft. By altering the pitch angle, significant improvements in propulsion efficiency can be achieved by reducing overall resistance. For a ship in heavy seas, trim tabs can also be used to reduce structural loads by changing the vessel orientation in response to encountered waves. In this study, trials have been conducted in the University of Tasmania hydraulics laboratory using a closed- circuit water tunnel to measure model scale trim tab forces. The model scale system replicates the stern tabs on the full- scale INCAT Tasmania 112 m high-speed wave-piercer catamaran. The model was designed for total lift force measurement and pressure tappings allowed for pressures to be measured at fixed locations on the underside of the hull and tab. This investigation examines the pressures at various flow velocities and tab deflection angles for the case of horizontal vessel trim. A simplified two-dimensional CFD model of the hull and tab has also been analysed using ANSYS CFX software. The results of model tests and CFD indicate that the maximum pressure occurs in the vicinity of the tab hinge and that the pressure distribution is long-tailed in the direction forward of the hinge. This accounts for the location of the resultant lift force, which is found to act forward of the tab hinge.


2011 ◽  
Vol 233-235 ◽  
pp. 2158-2165
Author(s):  
Zhi Qiang Huang ◽  
Yi Zhou ◽  
Qin Li ◽  
Wei Li ◽  
Zhen Chen ◽  
...  

ANSYS software has been used for high speed rock bit bimetal floating seal finite element analysis, as a result, overlarge pressure of bearing seal, unreasonable pressure distribution and overlarge compression ratio of rubber ring, are main reasons for premature failure of the bearing seal. For this, the optimal design and analysis of bearing seal structure is carried out in this paper. The results showed that: the new structure of the bearing seal has effectively reduced the compression ratio of rubber ring, improved the sealing pressure distribution based on reliable sealing conditions and further reduced the sealing pressure peak. The design of dynamic metal ring flywheel lubrication groove and the application of static metal ring antifriction material surface engineering technology have obviously reduced surface friction factor and wear of metal ring, greatly improved the effectiveness and life of the seal, and further extended the bit’s life.


Author(s):  
Jian Dai ◽  
Kok Keng Ang ◽  
Minh Thi Tran ◽  
Van Hai Luong ◽  
Dongqi Jiang

In this paper, a computational scheme in conjunction with the moving element method has been proposed to investigate the dynamic response of a high-speed rail system in which the discrete sleepers on the subgrade support the railway track. The track foundation is modeled as a beam supported by uniformly spaced discrete spring-damper units. The high-speed train is modeled as a moving sprung-mass system that travels over the track. The effect of the stiffness of the discrete supports, train speed, and railhead roughness on the dynamic behavior of the train–track system has been investigated. As a comparison, the response of a continuously supported high-speed rail system that uses a foundation stiffness equivalent to that of a discretely supported track has been obtained. The difference in results between the “equivalent” continuously supported and the discretely supported high-speed rails has been compared and discussed. In general, the study found that a high-speed train that travels over a discretely supported track produces more severe vibrations than that travels over a continuously supported track of equivalent foundation stiffness.


Author(s):  
Rajeev Madazhy ◽  
Sheril Mathews ◽  
Erik Howard

A novel design using 3 bolts for a self-energized seal connector is proposed for quick assembly applications. Contact pressure distribution on the surface of the seal ring during initial bolt-up and subsequent operating pressure is analyzed for 3″ and 10″ connectors using Finite Element Analysis. FEA is performed on a 3″ and 10″ ANSI RF flange assembly and contact pressure distribution on the RF gasket is compared with the tapered seal ring assemblies. Hydrostatic tests are carried out for the tapered seal and ANSI bolted connectors to evaluate maximum pressure at which leak occurs for both size assemblies.


Author(s):  
Jiabin Wang ◽  
Yan Zhang ◽  
Jie Zhang ◽  
Xifeng Liang ◽  
Sinisa Krajnović ◽  
...  

In this paper, numerical simulations combining unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (URANS) simulation and the discrete phase model are used to study the application of countermeasure for snow accumulation in the regions of bogie cavities of a high-speed train. The influence of the cowcatcher heights and guide structure configurations on the flow features and snow accumulation was studied. The results of the study show that the cowcatcher with a downward elongation of 4% of the distance between the two axles decreases the snow accumulation in the first and the second bogie regions by about 56.6% and 13.6%, respectively. Furthermore, the guide structures have been found to significantly alter the velocity and pressure distribution in the second bogie region, resulting in a relatively large snow-accumulation reduction. The deflector is found to perform better in reducing snow accumulation when compared to the diversion slots. The cowcatcher, elongated in the downward direction, and the deflector proved to be a good countermeasure for snow accumulation around the bogies of high-speed trains operating in snowy weather conditions.


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