Method of Selecting Energy-Efficient Parameters of an Electric Asynchronous Traction Motor for Diesel Shunting Locomotives—Case Study on the Example of a Locomotive Series ChME3 (ЧMЭ3, ČME3, ČKD S200)

One of the assumptions made during the modernization process of diesel shunting locomotives is the replacement of a diesel traction motor with a DC generator with an electric asynchronous traction motor. The article aimed to develop a method of selecting energy-efficient parameters of an asynchronous electric traction motor for diesel shunting locomotives, which will ensure that its operating energy efficiency will be as high as possible. The method was verified on the example of a locomotive series ChME3 (ЧMЭ3, ČME3, ČKD S200). It has been found that using a traction asynchronous electric drive on a ChME3 locomotive, its efficiency increases in comparison with DC electric motors by 3–5% under the long-term operation modes and by 7–10% during locomotive operation with traction at the adhesion limit. Using a new traction gearbox with a higher gear ratio expands the speed range in which the asynchronous traction drive operates with a high-efficiency factor. It is effective to use a traction asynchronous electric drive to modernize ChME3 diesel locomotives in case of their use under the modes requiring the implementation of maximum traction forces at low speeds. A further increase in the efficiency of the traction asynchronous electric drive is possible based on the optimal design of the wheel-motor unit and the asynchronous traction electric drive.

Thermal model of an asynchronous traction motor of a diesel locomotive

Objective: Evaluation of the temperature regime of the windings of an asynchronous traction electric motor with a squirrel-cage rotor (ATED) of the DAT-350 type of a 2TE25A diesel locomotive using the de- Современные технологии – транспорту 467 ISSN 1815-588Х. Известия ПГУПС 2021/4 veloped thermal model. Methods: The research was carried out by the fi nite element method in the application for calculating steady-state temperature fi elds SolidWorks. Resuls: To ensure the specifi ed service life of the ATED, the temperature rise of the windings must be limited to safe values, based on the insulation class. Therefore, it is crucial that designers and operators have access to accurate and computati onally effi cient, physics-based ATED thermal behavior modeling tools. Practical results: Using the proposed methods, it is possible to accurately and effectively evaluate the thermal characteristics of ATED of promising diesel locomotives. In addition, designers can easily and quickly adjust the parameters and performance characteristics of the ATED in such a way that they are conducive to improving the overall performance of the locomotive.

Locomotive asynchronous traction motor rolling bearing fault detection based on current intelligent methods

The paper is devoted to current issues of locomotive asynchronous traction motor (ATEM) fault detection using neural networks. Developed sophisticated intelligent methods for monitoring and inspecting the technical condition of ATE bearings. Current absorption spectra are analysed to assess the technical condition of the induction bearing units. The mechanical vibration frequencies of a squirrel cage induction motor are presented. The method of artificial neural networks which are universal approximators and can effectively and efficiently solve problems of monitoring and diagnostics of technical condition of locomotive induction traction motors is applied. A neural network model and framework for monitoring the technical condition of ATED bearings has been developed. They are based on rules and user-provided facts to recognise the situation, make a diagnosis, formulate a solution or make a recommendation. The main failures of the bearing units of squirrel cage ATED are analysed. A methodology has been developed to build a neural network model of the ATED. The structure and architecture of the artificial neural network is defined. An experimental research has been conducted. The results enable the determination of bearing faults in asynchronous traction motors with squirrel cage rotor.

Simulation of thermal processes in asynchronous traction electric motor of a locomotive

This article analyzes the problem of increasing the reliability of AC traction electric machines installed on traction rolling stock. In the course of the study, a finite element model of thermal processes was built, and the thermal state of an asynchronous traction motor (ATED) of a diesel locomotive was studied in the Solid Works program. The basic method for studying thermal processes in ATED was the finite element method (FEM), as well as the basic equations of heat transfer and the theory of heating a multicomponent solid. The constructed finite element model of the ATED rotor of a diesel locomotive makes it possible to determine the dependence of the temperature values of the rotor elements on the current flowing through them. The obtained values of the temperature distribution of the ATED squirrel-cage rotor are recommended to be taken into account in the design, manufacture and testing of AC electric machines of diesel locomotives.

A METHODOLOGY TO SELECT ASYNCHRONOUS TRACTION ELECTRIC DRIVE FOR INNOVATIVE METRO ROLLING STOCK

The paper deals with the justification of the need to use an asynchronous traction electric drive on the metro rolling stock. The advantages of using an asynchronous traction electric drive in comparison with a DC commutator motor drive are formulated. The characteristics of modern innovative metro rolling stock with asynchronous traction electric drive of domestic and foreign production are analyzed. Aspects of the choice of a variable frequency asynchronous traction electric drive for innovative rolling stock are formulated and the existing typical algorithm of such choice is given. The main reasons for the irrational choice of traction asynchronous electric drive for the metro rolling stock are considered and the consequences of such a choice are analyzed. It is proposed to improve the methodology for selecting a variable frequency traction asynchronous electric drive for the metro rolling stock in terms of such an important operational factor as the specific cost of electrical energy for traction. The rational parameters of the variable frequency asynchronous traction electric drive according to the proposed procedure for the specified characteristics of the metro rolling stock are specified. The reserves of energy savings for the given conditions due to the introduction of an asynchronous traction electric drive with rational parameters on the innovative rolling stock are determined. It is established that the efficiency factor of the asynchronous traction motor significantly affects the specific electric energy consumption for the metro rolling stock traction and operating costs.

Monitoring and diagnostics of the technical condition of the asynchronous traction motor of locomotives using artificial neural networks on the railways of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Objective: Diagnostics of malfunctions of rolling bearings of an asynchronous traction electric motor (ATEM) of locomotives using artifi cial neural networks. Methods: To control and diagnose the technical condition of the ATEM bearing units of locomotives, a hardware-software complex and data analysis methods are used. Results: We investigated the malfunctions of the ATEM rolling bearing of locomotives. The analysis of failures of locomotive bearing units is carried out. Vibration and current signals and the corresponding frequency spectra of an ATEM operating under normal conditions and with various bearing faults are considered. A model for assessing the technical condition of rolling bearings of locomotives has been developed, and the importance of anticipatory diagnostics has been substantiated, which makes it possible to identify defects in advance at the earliest stage of their development. Practical importance: The results of the research can be used in the system for diagnosing the technical condition of rolling bearings of traction electric motors of locomotives in real time.

Study on Heat Exchange of Different Ventilation Structures of Asynchronous Traction Motor for High Speed EMU

Background: Aiming at the problems of high local temperature and uneven temperature distribution in asynchronous traction motor of high-speed Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) when it is running. Aim: In this paper, the influence of ventilation system with different structure on temperature distribution is studied. Methods: Taking 600kW asynchronous traction motor as an example, the electromagnetic-fluid-temperature analysis model of the traction motor is established, and the temperature values of different positions in the motor are obtained. The accuracy of the calculation results is verified by comparing with the actual measurement. On this basis, by adjusting the structure of stator and rotor axial ventilation holes, the relationship between temperature distribution and fluid flow state in motor is studied. In addition, the influence of fluid incidence angle on fluid velocity and heat dissipation performance of motor is also studied, and the ventilation structure scheme with relative balance of axial and circumferential temperature in motor is found out, which provides a reference strategy for the design of temperature rise of motor with forced ventilation structure. Results: The wind speed near the intake side of stator teeth and rotor teeth groove is less than that far from the intake side. The flow distribution trend of rotor vent is similar to that of stator vent, but the air in the groove is affected by centrifugal force of rotor rotation, which makes the wind speed difference on the intake side larger than that on the outlet side. The stator winding and rotor guide bar are affected by wind temperature to reach the maximum temperature at the end of the outlet respectively. The stator core is higher at the windward side and the leeward side than the other parts of the motor. The heat dissipation effect at both ends is good. The highest temperature of the stator core appears near the leeward side.