This paper presents a novel transient lubrication model for the analysis of the variable load failure mechanism of high-speed pump used in Load Sensing Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator(LS-EHA). Focusing on the slipper/s...This paper presents a novel transient lubrication model for the analysis of the variable load failure mechanism of high-speed pump used in Load Sensing Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator(LS-EHA). Focusing on the slipper/swashplate pair partial abrasion, which is considered as the dominant failure mode in the high-speed condition, slipper dynamic models are established. A forth sliding motion of the slipper on the swashplate surface is presented under the fact that the slipper center of mass will rotate around the center of piston ball when the swashplate angle is dynamically adjusted. Besides, extra inertial tilting moments will be produced for the slipper based on the theorem on translation of force, which will increase rapidly when LS-EHA pump operates under highspeed condition. Then, a dynamic lubricating model coupling with fluid film thickness field, temperature field and pressure field is proposed. The deformation effects caused by thermal deflection and hydrostatic pressure are considered. A numerical simulation model is established to validate the effectiveness and accuracy of the proposed model. Finally, based on the load spectrum of aircraft flight profile, the variable load conditions and the oil film characteristics are analyzed, and series of variable load rules of oil film thickness with variable speed/variable pressure/variable displacement are concluded.展开更多
The experimental study is carried out on high-speed centrifugal pumps withthree different impellers. The experimental results and analysis show that high-speed centrifugalpumps with a closed complex impeller can achie...The experimental study is carried out on high-speed centrifugal pumps withthree different impellers. The experimental results and analysis show that high-speed centrifugalpumps with a closed complex impeller can achieve the highest efficiency and the lowest headcoefficient followed by those with half-open impeller and open-impeller, and can obtain much easilystable head-capacity characrastic curve, while those with a half-open complex impeller can't. Thecharacteristic curve with a open impeller is almost constant horizontal line before droppingsharply. The results also show that the axial clearance between pump casing and impeller caninfluence greatly on the performance of centrifugal pumps.展开更多
The speed of an Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator(EHA) pump can recently reach 20000 r/min, and its churning losses increase obviously with an increasing speed, which results in low efficiency and thus increasing heat in a...The speed of an Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator(EHA) pump can recently reach 20000 r/min, and its churning losses increase obviously with an increasing speed, which results in low efficiency and thus increasing heat in aircraft EHA systems. In order to reduce churning losses at high speeds, more attention should be given to the design of an insert. In this paper, the effect of an insert with different design parameters on churning losses is investigated through Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD) simulation and experiments by calculating the difference between churning losses torques of the test pump with and without the insert based on a high-speed churning losses test rig.Analytical results show that the gap between the insert and the cylinder is critical for churning losses reduction. It is found that the churning losses of the test pump can be reduced with a decreasing gap between the cylinder block and the insert at high speeds. This is because the insert can decrease the turbulence occurrence at high speeds. The results can be used for flow field analysis and optimization of the high-speed EHA pump and provide a new method for improving efficiency of high-speed EHA pumps.展开更多
Electro-hydrostatic actuator (EHA) pumps are usually characterized as high speed and small displacement. The tilting inertia moment on the cylinder block produced by the inertia forces of piston/slipper assemblies c...Electro-hydrostatic actuator (EHA) pumps are usually characterized as high speed and small displacement. The tilting inertia moment on the cylinder block produced by the inertia forces of piston/slipper assemblies cannot be ignored when analyzing the cylinder block balance. A large tilting inertia moment will make the cylinder block tilt away from the valve plate, resulting in severe wear and significantly increased leakage. This paper presents an analytical expression for the tilting inertia moment on the cylinder block by means of vector analysis. In addition, a high-speed test rig was built up, and experiments on an EHA pump prototype were carried out at high speeds of up to 10,000 r/min. The predicted nature of the cylinder block tilt at high speeds corresponds closely to the witness marks on the dismantled EHA pump prototype, It is suggested that more attention should be given to the tilting inertia moment acting on the cylinder block of an EHA pump since both wear and leakage flow between the cylinder block and the valve plate are very much dependent on this tilting moment.展开更多
High-speed axial piston pumps are hydraulic power supplies for electro-hydrostatic actuators(EHAs). The efficiency of a pump directly affects the operating performance of an EHA, and an understanding of the physical p...High-speed axial piston pumps are hydraulic power supplies for electro-hydrostatic actuators(EHAs). The efficiency of a pump directly affects the operating performance of an EHA, and an understanding of the physical phenomena occurring in the cylinder/valve plate interface is essential to investigate energy dissipation. The effects of the splined shaft bending rigidity on the cylinder tilt behaviour in an EHA pump need to be considered, because the deflection and radial expansion of a steel shaft rotating at a high speed cannot be ignored. This paper proposes a new mathematical model to predict the cylinder tilt behaviour by establishing a quantitative relationship between the splined shaft deflection, the cylinder tilt angle, and the tilt azimuth angle. The moments exerted by the splined shaft are included in the equilibrium equation of the cylinder. The effects of solid and hollow splined shafts equipped in an EHA pump prototype are compared at variable speeds of 5000–10,000 r/min. With a weight saving of 29.7%, the hollow shaft is experimentally found to have almost no influence on the volumetric efficiency, but to reduce the mechanical efficiency by 0.6–2.4%. The results agree with the trivial differences of the simulated central gap heights of the interface between the two shafts and the enlargement of the simulated tilt angles by the hollow shaft. The findings could guide designs of the cylinder/valve plate interface and the splined shaft to improve both the efficiency and power density of an EHA pump.展开更多
The study on high-speed centrifugal-regenerative pumps with an inducer (HCRP) is carried out. The combined structure of inducer, centrifugal impeller, and regenerative impeller is presented, and a theoretical parallel...The study on high-speed centrifugal-regenerative pumps with an inducer (HCRP) is carried out. The combined structure of inducer, centrifugal impeller, and regenerative impeller is presented, and a theoretical parallel combinatorial hydraulic design method is investigated. The comparative experimental results show that efficiency in smaller capacity region, head coefficient and efficiency in larger capacity region of HCRPs is few lower, much higher and lower than those of high-speed centrifugal pumps, respectively, and that the suction performance of HCRPs is determined only by inducer. HCRPs can be more suitably applied to deliver small-capacity high-head liquids in chemical and petrochemical industries.展开更多
This study compares the microstructural evolution,dynamic recrystallization(DRX)behavior,tensile properties,and age-hardenability between the newly developed high-speed-extrudable BA56 alloy and those of the widely re...This study compares the microstructural evolution,dynamic recrystallization(DRX)behavior,tensile properties,and age-hardenability between the newly developed high-speed-extrudable BA56 alloy and those of the widely recognized AZ31 alloy in industry.Unlike the AZ31 alloy,which retains partially unrecrystallized grains,the high-speed-extruded BA56 alloy demonstrates a coarser but entirely recrystallized and more homogeneous microstructure.The fine-grained structure and abundant Mg_(3)Bi_(2) particles in the BA56 extrusion billet significantly enhance its DRX behavior,thus enabling rapid and complete recrystallization during extrusion.The BA56 alloy contains band-like fragmented Mg_(3)Bi_(2) particles and numerous fine Mg_(3)Bi_(2) particles distributed throughout the material,in contrast to the sparse Al_(8)Mn_(5) particles in the AZ31 alloy.These features contribute to superior mechanical properties of the BA56 alloy,which achieves tensile yield and ultimate tensile strengths of 205 and 292 MPa,respectively,compared to 196 and 270 MPa for the AZ31 alloy.The superior strength of the BA56 alloy,even with its coarser grain size,can be explained by its elevated Hall-Petch constant and the strengthening contribution from the fine Mg_(3)Bi_(2) particles.Additionally,the BA56 alloy demonstrates significant age-hardenability,achieving a 22%enhancement in hardness following T5 aging,attributed to the precipitation of nanoscale Mg_(3)Bi_(2) and Mg_(17)Al_(12) phases.By contrast,the AZ31 alloy shows minimal hardening due to the absence of precipitate formation during aging.These findings suggest that the BA56 alloy is a promising candidate for the production of extruded Mg components requiring a combination of high productivity,superior mechanical performance,and wide-ranging process adaptability.展开更多
The influence of ramps on the transient rolling contact characteristics and damage mechanisms of switch rails remains unclear,presenting substantial challenges to the safety of railway operations.To this end,this pape...The influence of ramps on the transient rolling contact characteristics and damage mechanisms of switch rails remains unclear,presenting substantial challenges to the safety of railway operations.To this end,this paper constructs a transient rolling contact finite element model of the wheel-rail in switch under different ramps using ANSYS/LSDYNA method,and analyzes the tribology and damage characteristics when the wheel passes through the switch at a uniform speed.Our research findings reveal that the vibration induced in the switch rail during the wheel load transfer process leads to a step-like increase in the contact force.Moreover,the interaction between the wheel and the rail primarily involves slip contact,which may significantly contribute to the formation of corrugations on the switch rail.Additionally,the presence of large ramps exacerbates switch rail wear and rolling contact fatigue,resulting in a notable 13.2%increase in switch rail damage under 40‰ramp conditions compared to flat(0‰ramp)conditions.Furthermore,the large ramps can alter the direction of crack propagation,ultimately causing surface spalling of the rail.Therefore,large ramps intensify the dynamic interactions during the wheel load transfer process,further aggravating the crack and spalling damage to the switch rails.展开更多
The rapid expansion of railways,especially High-Speed Railways(HSRs),has drawn considerable interest from both academic and industrial sectors.To meet the future vision of smart rail communications,the rail transport ...The rapid expansion of railways,especially High-Speed Railways(HSRs),has drawn considerable interest from both academic and industrial sectors.To meet the future vision of smart rail communications,the rail transport industry must innovate in key technologies to ensure high-quality transmissions for passengers and railway operations.These systems must function effectively under high mobility conditions while prioritizing safety,ecofriendliness,comfort,transparency,predictability,and reliability.On the other hand,the proposal of 6 G wireless technology introduces new possibilities for innovation in communication technologies,which may truly realize the current vision of HSR.Therefore,this article gives a review of the current advanced 6 G wireless communication technologies for HSR,including random access and switching,channel estimation and beamforming,integrated sensing and communication,and edge computing.The main application scenarios of these technologies are reviewed,as well as their current research status and challenges,followed by an outlook on future development directions.展开更多
Based on the investigation of mechanical response and microstructure evolution of a commercial 7003 aluminum alloy under high-speed impact,a new simple and effective method was proposed to determine the critical strai...Based on the investigation of mechanical response and microstructure evolution of a commercial 7003 aluminum alloy under high-speed impact,a new simple and effective method was proposed to determine the critical strain required for the nucleation of adiabatic shear band(ASB).The deformation results of cylindrical and hat-shaped samples show that the critical strain required for ASB nucleation corresponds to the strain at the first local minimum after peak stress on the first derivative curve of true stress−true strain.The method of determining the critical strain for the nucleation of ASB through the first derivative of the flow stress curve is named the first derivative method.The proposed first derivative method is not only applicable to the 7003 aluminum alloy,but also to other metal materials,such as commercial purity titanium,WY-100 steel,and AM80 magnesium alloy.This proves that it has strong universality.展开更多
Purpose–The bridge expansion joint(BEJ)is a key device for accommodating spatial displacement at the beam end,and for providing vertical support for running trains passing over the gap between the main bridge and the...Purpose–The bridge expansion joint(BEJ)is a key device for accommodating spatial displacement at the beam end,and for providing vertical support for running trains passing over the gap between the main bridge and the approach bridge.For long-span railway bridges,it must also be coordinated with rail expansion joint(REJ),which is necessary to accommodate the expansion and contraction of,and reducing longitudinal stress in,the rails.The main aim of this study is to present analysis of recent developments in the research and application of BEJs in high-speed railway(HSR)long-span bridges in China,and to propose a performance-based integral design method for BEJs used with REJs,from both theoretical and engineering perspectives.Design/methodology/approach–The study first presents a summary on the application and maintenance of BEJs in HSR long-span bridges in China representing an overview of their state of development.Results of a survey of typical BEJ faults were analyzed,and field testing was conducted on a railway cable-stayed bridge in order to obtain information on the major mechanical characteristics of its BEJ under train load.Based on the above,a performance-based integral design method for BEJs with maximum expansion range 1600 mm(±800 mm),was proposed,covering all stages from overall conceptual design to consideration of detailed structural design issues.The performance of the novel BEJ design thus derived was then verified via theoretical analysis under different scenarios,full-scale model testing,and field testing and commissioning.Findings–Two major types of BEJs,deck-type and through-type,are used in HSR long-span bridges in China.Typical BEJ faults were found to mainly include skewness of steel sleepers at the bridge gap,abnormally large longitudinal frictional resistance,and flexural deformation of the scissor mechanisms.These faults influence BEJ functioning,and thus adversely affect track quality and train running performance at the beam end.Due to their simple and integral structure,deck-type BEJs with expansion range 1200 mm(±600 mm)or less have been favored as a solution offering improved operational conditions,and have emerged as a standard design.However,when the expansion range exceeds the above-mentioned value,special design work becomes necessary.Therefore,based on engineering practice,a performance-based integral design method for BEJs used with REJs was proposed,taking into account four major categories of performance requirements,i.e.,mechanical characteristics,train running quality,durability and insulation performance.Overall BEJ design must mainly consider component strength and the overall stiffness of BEJ;the latter factor in particular has a decisive influence on train running performance at the beam end.Detailed BEJ structural design must stress minimization of the frictional resistance of its sliding surface.The static and dynamic performance of the newlydesigned BEJ with expansion range 1600 mm have been confirmed to be satisfactory,via numerical simulation,full-scale model testing,and field testing and commissioning.Originality/value–This research provides a broad overview of the status of BEJs with large expansion range in HSR long-span bridges in China,along with novel insights into their design.展开更多
To investigate the influence of structural parameters on the performances and internal flow characteristics of partial flow pumps at a low specific speed of 10000 rpm,special attention was paid to the first and second...To investigate the influence of structural parameters on the performances and internal flow characteristics of partial flow pumps at a low specific speed of 10000 rpm,special attention was paid to the first and second stage impeller guide vanes.Moreover,the impeller blade outlet width,impeller inlet diameter,blade inclination angle,and number of blades were considered for orthogonal tests.Accordingly,nine groups of design solutions were formed,and then used as a basis for the execution of numerical simulations(CFD)aimed at obtaining the efficiency values and heads for each design solution group.The influence of impeller geometric parameters on the efficiency and head was explored,and the“weight”of each factor was obtained via a range analysis.Optimal structural parameters were finally chosen on the basis of the numerical simulation results,and the performances of the optimized model were verified accordingly(yet by means of CFD).Evidence is provided that the increase in the efficiency and head of the optimized model was 12.11%and 23.5 m,respectively,compared with those of the original model.展开更多
Ventilation systems are critical for improving the cabin environment in high-speed trains,and their interest has increased significantly.However,whether air supply non-verticality deteriorates the cabin air environmen...Ventilation systems are critical for improving the cabin environment in high-speed trains,and their interest has increased significantly.However,whether air supply non-verticality deteriorates the cabin air environment,and the flow mechanism behind it and the degree of deterioration are not known.This study first analyzes the interaction between deflection angle and cabin flow field characteristics and ventilation performance.The results revealed that the interior temperature and pollutant concentration decreased slightly with increasing deflection angle,but resulted in significant deterioration of thermal comfort and air quality.This is evidenced by an increase in both draught rate and non-uniformity coefficient,an increase in the number of measurement points that do not satisfy the micro-wind speed and temperature difference requirements by about 5% and 15%,respectively,and an increase in longitudinal penetration of pollutants by a factor of about 5 and the appearance of locking regions at the ends of cabin.The results also show that changing the deflection pattern only affects the region of deterioration and does not essentially improve this deterioration.This study can provide reference and help for the ventilation design of high-speed trains.展开更多
High-speed trains operating in freezing rain are highly susceptible to severe ice accretion in the pantograph region,which compromises both power transmission efficiency and dynamic performance.To elucidate the underl...High-speed trains operating in freezing rain are highly susceptible to severe ice accretion in the pantograph region,which compromises both power transmission efficiency and dynamic performance.To elucidate the underlying mechanisms of this phenomenon,an Euler-Euler multiphase flow model was employed to simulate droplet impingement and collection on the pantograph surface,while a glaze-ice formation model incorporating wall film dynamics was used to capture the subsequent growth of ice.The effects of key parameters—including liquid water content,ambient temperature,train velocity,and droplet diameter—on the amount and morphology of ice were systematically investigated.The results show that ice accumulation intensifies with increasing liquid water content decreasing ambient temperature,and rising train speed.In contrast,larger droplet diameters reduce the overall ice mass but promote localized accretion on major structural elements.This behavior arises because larger droplets,with greater inertia,are less susceptible to entrainment by airflow into the pantograph's base region.During extended operation,substantial ice buildup develops on the pantograph head and upper and lower arms,severely impairing current collection from the overhead line and hindering the pantograph's lifting and lowering motions.展开更多
High-speed imaging is crucial for understanding the transient dynamics of the world,but conventional frame-by-frame video acquisition is limited by specialized hardware and substantial data storage requirements.We int...High-speed imaging is crucial for understanding the transient dynamics of the world,but conventional frame-by-frame video acquisition is limited by specialized hardware and substantial data storage requirements.We introduce“SpeedShot,”a computational imaging framework for efficient high-speed video imaging.SpeedShot features a low-speed dual-camera setup,which simultaneously captures two temporally coded snapshots.Cross-referencing these two snapshots extracts a multiplexed temporal gradient image,producing a compact and multiframe motion representation for video reconstruction.Recognizing the unique temporal-only modulation model,we propose an explicable motion-guided scale-recurrent transformer for video decoding.It exploits cross-scale error maps to bolster the cycle consistency between predicted and observed data.Evaluations on both simulated datasets and real imaging setups demonstrate SpeedShot’s effectiveness in video-rate up-conversion,with pronounced improvement over video frame interpolation and deblurring methods.The proposed framework is compatible with commercial low-speed cameras,offering a versatile low-bandwidth alternative for video-related applications,such as video surveillance and sports analysis.展开更多
Currently,the global 5G network,cloud computing,and data center industries are experiencing rapid development.The continuous growth of data center traffic has driven the vigorous progress in high-speed optical transce...Currently,the global 5G network,cloud computing,and data center industries are experiencing rapid development.The continuous growth of data center traffic has driven the vigorous progress in high-speed optical transceivers for optical interconnection within data centers.The electro-absorption modulated laser(EML),which is widely used in optical fiber communications,data centers,and high-speed data transmission systems,represents a high-performance photoelectric conversion device.Compared to traditional directly modulated lasers(DMLs),EMLs demonstrate lower frequency chirp and higher modulation bandwidth,enabling support for higher data rates and longer transmission distances.This article introduces the composition,working principles,manufacturing processes,and applications of EMLs.It reviews the progress on advanced indium phosphide(InP)-based EML devices from research institutions worldwide,while summarizing and comparing data transmission rates and key technical approaches across various studies.展开更多
Electric current heat treatment is an innovative technique to improve microstructures and mechanical properties of metallic materials.The microstructures and mechanical properties of a powder metallurgy high-speed ste...Electric current heat treatment is an innovative technique to improve microstructures and mechanical properties of metallic materials.The microstructures and mechanical properties of a powder metallurgy high-speed steel(PM-HSS)treated by electric current heat treatment and traditional heat treatment are comparatively investigated.Results showed that after austenitizing at 1130°C,the structure of PM-HSS sample composed of ferrite matrix,M_(6)C,M_(23)C_(6),and MC carbides,transformed into a martensite matrix accompanied by M_(6)C and MC carbides.Compared to the traditional austenitizing at 1130℃ for 30 min,the electric current austenitizing at 1130℃ for 5 min dissolved more carbides,resulting in a greater solid solution of alloying elements in the matrix.Further traditional triple tempering led to carbide coarsening,whereas electric current triple tempering promoted the carbide dissolution.Notably,the dissolution of more carbides resulted in a higher C content in the martensite matrix of HSS treated by electric current,significantly promoting the formation of nanotwins(5-20 nm in width).The electric current triple tempering sample exhibited a yield strength of 3097 MPa,compressive strength of 5016 MPa,and a fracture strain of 30.0%,outperforming the traditional triple tempering sample by nearly 600 MPa in yield strength.Analysis revealed that this significant strengthening was primarily attributed to nanotwin formation and solid solution strengthening caused by carbide dissolution.展开更多
High-speed railway bridges are essential components of any railway transportation system that should keep adequate levels of serviceability and safety.In this context,drive-by methodologies have emerged as a feasible ...High-speed railway bridges are essential components of any railway transportation system that should keep adequate levels of serviceability and safety.In this context,drive-by methodologies have emerged as a feasible and cost-effective monitor-ing solution for detecting damage on railway bridges while minimizing train operation interruptions.Moreover,integrating advanced sensor technologies and machine learning algorithms has significantly enhanced structural health monitoring(SHM)for bridges.Despite being increasingly used in traditional SHM applications,studies using autoencoders within drive-by methodologies are rare,especially in the railway field.This study presents a novel approach for drive-by damage detection in HSR bridges.The methodology relies on acceleration records collected from multiple bridge crossings by an operational train equipped with onboard sensors.Log-Mel spectrogram features derived from the acceleration records are used together with sparse autoencoders for computing statistical distribution-based damage indexes.Numerical simulations were performed on a 3D vehicle-track-bridge interaction system model implemented in Matlab to evaluate the robustness and effectiveness of the proposed approach,considering several damage scenarios,vehicle speeds,and environmental and operational variations,such as multiple track irregularities and varying measurement noise.The results show that the pro-posed approach can successfully detect damages,as well as characterize their severity,especially for very early-stage dam-ages.This demonstrates the high potential of applying Mel-frequency damage-sensitive features associated with machine learning algorithms in the drive-by condition assessment of high-speed railway bridges.展开更多
Purpose–Regarding that Ultraviolet radiation,pollutant adsorption,and environmental changes may be the main reasons for the aging and yellowing on windshield rubber in high-speed trains,countermeasures are proposed t...Purpose–Regarding that Ultraviolet radiation,pollutant adsorption,and environmental changes may be the main reasons for the aging and yellowing on windshield rubber in high-speed trains,countermeasures are proposed to solve the aging and yellowing of windshield rubber and reduce the adverse effects caused by rubber yellowing.Design/methodology/approach–Scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS)were used to test the yellowed windshield rubber.Aging tests,including UVaging,natural aging and salt spray aging,were conducted to analyze the effects of aging on the windshield rubber.Different cleaning agents were selected to soak the windshield rubber,and the quality,hardness,and surface appearance of the rubber samples were tested.Findings–After UV aging,antioxidants migrated to the surface of the windshield rubber,but due to oxidation failure,they could not capture free radicals,leading to continued oxidation reactions within the material and resulting in yellowing of the rubber in a short period of time.Originality/value–Cleaning agents have a minimal impact on windshield rubber,UV aging has the greatest impact and natural aging is a gradual and slow deterioration process.Through daily deep cleaning and maintenance with protective agents at regular intervals,the deterioration of windshield rubber yellowing in high-speed trains can be effectively suppressed.展开更多
Purpose–This paper investigates how high-speed rail(HSR)influences socioeconomic inequality by providing the first systematic bibliometric review of research trends,methodological approaches and thematic structures.I...Purpose–This paper investigates how high-speed rail(HSR)influences socioeconomic inequality by providing the first systematic bibliometric review of research trends,methodological approaches and thematic structures.It examines whether HSR fosters balanced regional development or reinforces spatial disparities.Design/methodology/approach–Using the Bibliometrix R package,237 records were retrieved from the Web of Science(1985–2024).Citation indicators,keyword co-occurrence and collaboration networks were combined with natural language processing(NLP)to classify studies by territorial scale,methodology,economic variables and inequality outcomes.Findings–The paper offers the first structured overview of how the literature conceptualizes the link between HSR and inequality.It highlights persistent gaps–scarcity of city-level analyses,limited socioeconomic indicators and reliance on Chinese case studies–providing a foundation for more comparative and interdisciplinary research.Originality/value–This paper contributes by offering a structured overview of how the literature has conceptualized and measured the relationship between HSR and inequality.By identifying persistent research gaps–such as the scarcity of city-level analyses,limited use of socioeconomic indicators,and overreliance on Chinese case studies–it provides a foundation for more comparative and interdisciplinary approaches.The study informs policymakers and researchers on how to design future infrastructure projects that balance efficiency with equity.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51620105010,51675019 and 51575019)the National Basic Research Program of China(No.2014CB046402)+1 种基金the ‘‘111" Projectthe Excellence Foundation of BUAA for PhD Students
文摘This paper presents a novel transient lubrication model for the analysis of the variable load failure mechanism of high-speed pump used in Load Sensing Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator(LS-EHA). Focusing on the slipper/swashplate pair partial abrasion, which is considered as the dominant failure mode in the high-speed condition, slipper dynamic models are established. A forth sliding motion of the slipper on the swashplate surface is presented under the fact that the slipper center of mass will rotate around the center of piston ball when the swashplate angle is dynamically adjusted. Besides, extra inertial tilting moments will be produced for the slipper based on the theorem on translation of force, which will increase rapidly when LS-EHA pump operates under highspeed condition. Then, a dynamic lubricating model coupling with fluid film thickness field, temperature field and pressure field is proposed. The deformation effects caused by thermal deflection and hydrostatic pressure are considered. A numerical simulation model is established to validate the effectiveness and accuracy of the proposed model. Finally, based on the load spectrum of aircraft flight profile, the variable load conditions and the oil film characteristics are analyzed, and series of variable load rules of oil film thickness with variable speed/variable pressure/variable displacement are concluded.
基金This project is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50105018) and Provincial Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang of China (No.501119).
文摘The experimental study is carried out on high-speed centrifugal pumps withthree different impellers. The experimental results and analysis show that high-speed centrifugalpumps with a closed complex impeller can achieve the highest efficiency and the lowest headcoefficient followed by those with half-open impeller and open-impeller, and can obtain much easilystable head-capacity characrastic curve, while those with a half-open complex impeller can't. Thecharacteristic curve with a open impeller is almost constant horizontal line before droppingsharply. The results also show that the axial clearance between pump casing and impeller caninfluence greatly on the performance of centrifugal pumps.
基金financial supports from the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)(No.2014CB046403)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.1737110)
文摘The speed of an Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator(EHA) pump can recently reach 20000 r/min, and its churning losses increase obviously with an increasing speed, which results in low efficiency and thus increasing heat in aircraft EHA systems. In order to reduce churning losses at high speeds, more attention should be given to the design of an insert. In this paper, the effect of an insert with different design parameters on churning losses is investigated through Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD) simulation and experiments by calculating the difference between churning losses torques of the test pump with and without the insert based on a high-speed churning losses test rig.Analytical results show that the gap between the insert and the cylinder is critical for churning losses reduction. It is found that the churning losses of the test pump can be reduced with a decreasing gap between the cylinder block and the insert at high speeds. This is because the insert can decrease the turbulence occurrence at high speeds. The results can be used for flow field analysis and optimization of the high-speed EHA pump and provide a new method for improving efficiency of high-speed EHA pumps.
基金the National Basic Research Program of China(No.2014CB046403)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U1509204)for their financial supports
文摘Electro-hydrostatic actuator (EHA) pumps are usually characterized as high speed and small displacement. The tilting inertia moment on the cylinder block produced by the inertia forces of piston/slipper assemblies cannot be ignored when analyzing the cylinder block balance. A large tilting inertia moment will make the cylinder block tilt away from the valve plate, resulting in severe wear and significantly increased leakage. This paper presents an analytical expression for the tilting inertia moment on the cylinder block by means of vector analysis. In addition, a high-speed test rig was built up, and experiments on an EHA pump prototype were carried out at high speeds of up to 10,000 r/min. The predicted nature of the cylinder block tilt at high speeds corresponds closely to the witness marks on the dismantled EHA pump prototype, It is suggested that more attention should be given to the tilting inertia moment acting on the cylinder block of an EHA pump since both wear and leakage flow between the cylinder block and the valve plate are very much dependent on this tilting moment.
基金the financial supports received from the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program) (No. 2014CB046403)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. U1509204 and 51605425)
文摘High-speed axial piston pumps are hydraulic power supplies for electro-hydrostatic actuators(EHAs). The efficiency of a pump directly affects the operating performance of an EHA, and an understanding of the physical phenomena occurring in the cylinder/valve plate interface is essential to investigate energy dissipation. The effects of the splined shaft bending rigidity on the cylinder tilt behaviour in an EHA pump need to be considered, because the deflection and radial expansion of a steel shaft rotating at a high speed cannot be ignored. This paper proposes a new mathematical model to predict the cylinder tilt behaviour by establishing a quantitative relationship between the splined shaft deflection, the cylinder tilt angle, and the tilt azimuth angle. The moments exerted by the splined shaft are included in the equilibrium equation of the cylinder. The effects of solid and hollow splined shafts equipped in an EHA pump prototype are compared at variable speeds of 5000–10,000 r/min. With a weight saving of 29.7%, the hollow shaft is experimentally found to have almost no influence on the volumetric efficiency, but to reduce the mechanical efficiency by 0.6–2.4%. The results agree with the trivial differences of the simulated central gap heights of the interface between the two shafts and the enlargement of the simulated tilt angles by the hollow shaft. The findings could guide designs of the cylinder/valve plate interface and the splined shaft to improve both the efficiency and power density of an EHA pump.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50105018) and Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 501119).
文摘The study on high-speed centrifugal-regenerative pumps with an inducer (HCRP) is carried out. The combined structure of inducer, centrifugal impeller, and regenerative impeller is presented, and a theoretical parallel combinatorial hydraulic design method is investigated. The comparative experimental results show that efficiency in smaller capacity region, head coefficient and efficiency in larger capacity region of HCRPs is few lower, much higher and lower than those of high-speed centrifugal pumps, respectively, and that the suction performance of HCRPs is determined only by inducer. HCRPs can be more suitably applied to deliver small-capacity high-head liquids in chemical and petrochemical industries.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grants funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(Nos.RS-2024–00351052 and RS-2024–00450561).
文摘This study compares the microstructural evolution,dynamic recrystallization(DRX)behavior,tensile properties,and age-hardenability between the newly developed high-speed-extrudable BA56 alloy and those of the widely recognized AZ31 alloy in industry.Unlike the AZ31 alloy,which retains partially unrecrystallized grains,the high-speed-extruded BA56 alloy demonstrates a coarser but entirely recrystallized and more homogeneous microstructure.The fine-grained structure and abundant Mg_(3)Bi_(2) particles in the BA56 extrusion billet significantly enhance its DRX behavior,thus enabling rapid and complete recrystallization during extrusion.The BA56 alloy contains band-like fragmented Mg_(3)Bi_(2) particles and numerous fine Mg_(3)Bi_(2) particles distributed throughout the material,in contrast to the sparse Al_(8)Mn_(5) particles in the AZ31 alloy.These features contribute to superior mechanical properties of the BA56 alloy,which achieves tensile yield and ultimate tensile strengths of 205 and 292 MPa,respectively,compared to 196 and 270 MPa for the AZ31 alloy.The superior strength of the BA56 alloy,even with its coarser grain size,can be explained by its elevated Hall-Petch constant and the strengthening contribution from the fine Mg_(3)Bi_(2) particles.Additionally,the BA56 alloy demonstrates significant age-hardenability,achieving a 22%enhancement in hardness following T5 aging,attributed to the precipitation of nanoscale Mg_(3)Bi_(2) and Mg_(17)Al_(12) phases.By contrast,the AZ31 alloy shows minimal hardening due to the absence of precipitate formation during aging.These findings suggest that the BA56 alloy is a promising candidate for the production of extruded Mg components requiring a combination of high productivity,superior mechanical performance,and wide-ranging process adaptability.
基金Project(2023YFB2604304)supported by the National Key R&D Program of ChinaProjects(52122810,51978586,51778542,U23A20666,52472458)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China+1 种基金Project(K2022G034)supported by the Technology Research and Development Program of China National Railway Group Co.Ltd.Projects(2020JDJQ0033,2023NSFSC0884)supported by Sichuan Province Science and Technology Support Program,China。
文摘The influence of ramps on the transient rolling contact characteristics and damage mechanisms of switch rails remains unclear,presenting substantial challenges to the safety of railway operations.To this end,this paper constructs a transient rolling contact finite element model of the wheel-rail in switch under different ramps using ANSYS/LSDYNA method,and analyzes the tribology and damage characteristics when the wheel passes through the switch at a uniform speed.Our research findings reveal that the vibration induced in the switch rail during the wheel load transfer process leads to a step-like increase in the contact force.Moreover,the interaction between the wheel and the rail primarily involves slip contact,which may significantly contribute to the formation of corrugations on the switch rail.Additionally,the presence of large ramps exacerbates switch rail wear and rolling contact fatigue,resulting in a notable 13.2%increase in switch rail damage under 40‰ramp conditions compared to flat(0‰ramp)conditions.Furthermore,the large ramps can alter the direction of crack propagation,ultimately causing surface spalling of the rail.Therefore,large ramps intensify the dynamic interactions during the wheel load transfer process,further aggravating the crack and spalling damage to the switch rails.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(U2468201,62122012,62221001).
文摘The rapid expansion of railways,especially High-Speed Railways(HSRs),has drawn considerable interest from both academic and industrial sectors.To meet the future vision of smart rail communications,the rail transport industry must innovate in key technologies to ensure high-quality transmissions for passengers and railway operations.These systems must function effectively under high mobility conditions while prioritizing safety,ecofriendliness,comfort,transparency,predictability,and reliability.On the other hand,the proposal of 6 G wireless technology introduces new possibilities for innovation in communication technologies,which may truly realize the current vision of HSR.Therefore,this article gives a review of the current advanced 6 G wireless communication technologies for HSR,including random access and switching,channel estimation and beamforming,integrated sensing and communication,and edge computing.The main application scenarios of these technologies are reviewed,as well as their current research status and challenges,followed by an outlook on future development directions.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. U20A20275)Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China (No. 2021JJ40096)。
文摘Based on the investigation of mechanical response and microstructure evolution of a commercial 7003 aluminum alloy under high-speed impact,a new simple and effective method was proposed to determine the critical strain required for the nucleation of adiabatic shear band(ASB).The deformation results of cylindrical and hat-shaped samples show that the critical strain required for ASB nucleation corresponds to the strain at the first local minimum after peak stress on the first derivative curve of true stress−true strain.The method of determining the critical strain for the nucleation of ASB through the first derivative of the flow stress curve is named the first derivative method.The proposed first derivative method is not only applicable to the 7003 aluminum alloy,but also to other metal materials,such as commercial purity titanium,WY-100 steel,and AM80 magnesium alloy.This proves that it has strong universality.
基金National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFB2602900)R&D Fund Project of China Academy of Railway Sciences Corporation Limited(2021YJ084)+2 种基金Project of Science and Technology R&D Program of China Railway(2016G002-K)R&D Fund Project of China Railway Major Bridge Reconnaissance&Design Institute Co.,Ltd.(2021)R&D Fund Project of China Railway Shanghai Group(2021141).
文摘Purpose–The bridge expansion joint(BEJ)is a key device for accommodating spatial displacement at the beam end,and for providing vertical support for running trains passing over the gap between the main bridge and the approach bridge.For long-span railway bridges,it must also be coordinated with rail expansion joint(REJ),which is necessary to accommodate the expansion and contraction of,and reducing longitudinal stress in,the rails.The main aim of this study is to present analysis of recent developments in the research and application of BEJs in high-speed railway(HSR)long-span bridges in China,and to propose a performance-based integral design method for BEJs used with REJs,from both theoretical and engineering perspectives.Design/methodology/approach–The study first presents a summary on the application and maintenance of BEJs in HSR long-span bridges in China representing an overview of their state of development.Results of a survey of typical BEJ faults were analyzed,and field testing was conducted on a railway cable-stayed bridge in order to obtain information on the major mechanical characteristics of its BEJ under train load.Based on the above,a performance-based integral design method for BEJs with maximum expansion range 1600 mm(±800 mm),was proposed,covering all stages from overall conceptual design to consideration of detailed structural design issues.The performance of the novel BEJ design thus derived was then verified via theoretical analysis under different scenarios,full-scale model testing,and field testing and commissioning.Findings–Two major types of BEJs,deck-type and through-type,are used in HSR long-span bridges in China.Typical BEJ faults were found to mainly include skewness of steel sleepers at the bridge gap,abnormally large longitudinal frictional resistance,and flexural deformation of the scissor mechanisms.These faults influence BEJ functioning,and thus adversely affect track quality and train running performance at the beam end.Due to their simple and integral structure,deck-type BEJs with expansion range 1200 mm(±600 mm)or less have been favored as a solution offering improved operational conditions,and have emerged as a standard design.However,when the expansion range exceeds the above-mentioned value,special design work becomes necessary.Therefore,based on engineering practice,a performance-based integral design method for BEJs used with REJs was proposed,taking into account four major categories of performance requirements,i.e.,mechanical characteristics,train running quality,durability and insulation performance.Overall BEJ design must mainly consider component strength and the overall stiffness of BEJ;the latter factor in particular has a decisive influence on train running performance at the beam end.Detailed BEJ structural design must stress minimization of the frictional resistance of its sliding surface.The static and dynamic performance of the newlydesigned BEJ with expansion range 1600 mm have been confirmed to be satisfactory,via numerical simulation,full-scale model testing,and field testing and commissioning.Originality/value–This research provides a broad overview of the status of BEJs with large expansion range in HSR long-span bridges in China,along with novel insights into their design.
基金National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2020YFC1512404).
文摘To investigate the influence of structural parameters on the performances and internal flow characteristics of partial flow pumps at a low specific speed of 10000 rpm,special attention was paid to the first and second stage impeller guide vanes.Moreover,the impeller blade outlet width,impeller inlet diameter,blade inclination angle,and number of blades were considered for orthogonal tests.Accordingly,nine groups of design solutions were formed,and then used as a basis for the execution of numerical simulations(CFD)aimed at obtaining the efficiency values and heads for each design solution group.The influence of impeller geometric parameters on the efficiency and head was explored,and the“weight”of each factor was obtained via a range analysis.Optimal structural parameters were finally chosen on the basis of the numerical simulation results,and the performances of the optimized model were verified accordingly(yet by means of CFD).Evidence is provided that the increase in the efficiency and head of the optimized model was 12.11%and 23.5 m,respectively,compared with those of the original model.
基金Project(12372049)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2682023ZTPY036)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,ChinaProject(2023TPL-T06)supported by the Independent Project of State Key Laboratory of Rail Transit Vehicle System,China。
文摘Ventilation systems are critical for improving the cabin environment in high-speed trains,and their interest has increased significantly.However,whether air supply non-verticality deteriorates the cabin air environment,and the flow mechanism behind it and the degree of deterioration are not known.This study first analyzes the interaction between deflection angle and cabin flow field characteristics and ventilation performance.The results revealed that the interior temperature and pollutant concentration decreased slightly with increasing deflection angle,but resulted in significant deterioration of thermal comfort and air quality.This is evidenced by an increase in both draught rate and non-uniformity coefficient,an increase in the number of measurement points that do not satisfy the micro-wind speed and temperature difference requirements by about 5% and 15%,respectively,and an increase in longitudinal penetration of pollutants by a factor of about 5 and the appearance of locking regions at the ends of cabin.The results also show that changing the deflection pattern only affects the region of deterioration and does not essentially improve this deterioration.This study can provide reference and help for the ventilation design of high-speed trains.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Grant No.ZR2022ME180)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51705267).
文摘High-speed trains operating in freezing rain are highly susceptible to severe ice accretion in the pantograph region,which compromises both power transmission efficiency and dynamic performance.To elucidate the underlying mechanisms of this phenomenon,an Euler-Euler multiphase flow model was employed to simulate droplet impingement and collection on the pantograph surface,while a glaze-ice formation model incorporating wall film dynamics was used to capture the subsequent growth of ice.The effects of key parameters—including liquid water content,ambient temperature,train velocity,and droplet diameter—on the amount and morphology of ice were systematically investigated.The results show that ice accumulation intensifies with increasing liquid water content decreasing ambient temperature,and rising train speed.In contrast,larger droplet diameters reduce the overall ice mass but promote localized accretion on major structural elements.This behavior arises because larger droplets,with greater inertia,are less susceptible to entrainment by airflow into the pantograph's base region.During extended operation,substantial ice buildup develops on the pantograph head and upper and lower arms,severely impairing current collection from the overhead line and hindering the pantograph's lifting and lowering motions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62305184)the Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2023A1515012932)+7 种基金the Science,Technology,and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality(Grant No.JCYJ20241202123919027)the Major Key Project of Pengcheng Laboratory(Grant No.PCL2024A1)the Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Zhejiang Province(Grant No.LR23F010001)the Research Center for Industries of the Future(RCIF)at Westlake University and and the Key Project of Westlake Institute for Optoelectronics(Grant No.2023GD007)the Zhejiang“Pioneer”and“Leading Goose”R&D Program(Grant Nos.2024SDXHDX0006 and 2024C03182)the Ningbo Science and Technology Bureau“Science and Technology Yongjiang 2035”Key Technology Breakthrough Program(Grant No.2024Z126)the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,China(Grant Nos.C5031-22G,CityU11310522,and CityU11300123)the City University of Hong Kong(Grant No.9610628).
文摘High-speed imaging is crucial for understanding the transient dynamics of the world,but conventional frame-by-frame video acquisition is limited by specialized hardware and substantial data storage requirements.We introduce“SpeedShot,”a computational imaging framework for efficient high-speed video imaging.SpeedShot features a low-speed dual-camera setup,which simultaneously captures two temporally coded snapshots.Cross-referencing these two snapshots extracts a multiplexed temporal gradient image,producing a compact and multiframe motion representation for video reconstruction.Recognizing the unique temporal-only modulation model,we propose an explicable motion-guided scale-recurrent transformer for video decoding.It exploits cross-scale error maps to bolster the cycle consistency between predicted and observed data.Evaluations on both simulated datasets and real imaging setups demonstrate SpeedShot’s effectiveness in video-rate up-conversion,with pronounced improvement over video frame interpolation and deblurring methods.The proposed framework is compatible with commercial low-speed cameras,offering a versatile low-bandwidth alternative for video-related applications,such as video surveillance and sports analysis.
基金supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of CAS(Grant No.XDB43020202)the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61934007,62274153,62090053).
文摘Currently,the global 5G network,cloud computing,and data center industries are experiencing rapid development.The continuous growth of data center traffic has driven the vigorous progress in high-speed optical transceivers for optical interconnection within data centers.The electro-absorption modulated laser(EML),which is widely used in optical fiber communications,data centers,and high-speed data transmission systems,represents a high-performance photoelectric conversion device.Compared to traditional directly modulated lasers(DMLs),EMLs demonstrate lower frequency chirp and higher modulation bandwidth,enabling support for higher data rates and longer transmission distances.This article introduces the composition,working principles,manufacturing processes,and applications of EMLs.It reviews the progress on advanced indium phosphide(InP)-based EML devices from research institutions worldwide,while summarizing and comparing data transmission rates and key technical approaches across various studies.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52271034,52301058 and 52471042)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M732183)Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(No.GZB20230399).
文摘Electric current heat treatment is an innovative technique to improve microstructures and mechanical properties of metallic materials.The microstructures and mechanical properties of a powder metallurgy high-speed steel(PM-HSS)treated by electric current heat treatment and traditional heat treatment are comparatively investigated.Results showed that after austenitizing at 1130°C,the structure of PM-HSS sample composed of ferrite matrix,M_(6)C,M_(23)C_(6),and MC carbides,transformed into a martensite matrix accompanied by M_(6)C and MC carbides.Compared to the traditional austenitizing at 1130℃ for 30 min,the electric current austenitizing at 1130℃ for 5 min dissolved more carbides,resulting in a greater solid solution of alloying elements in the matrix.Further traditional triple tempering led to carbide coarsening,whereas electric current triple tempering promoted the carbide dissolution.Notably,the dissolution of more carbides resulted in a higher C content in the martensite matrix of HSS treated by electric current,significantly promoting the formation of nanotwins(5-20 nm in width).The electric current triple tempering sample exhibited a yield strength of 3097 MPa,compressive strength of 5016 MPa,and a fracture strain of 30.0%,outperforming the traditional triple tempering sample by nearly 600 MPa in yield strength.Analysis revealed that this significant strengthening was primarily attributed to nanotwin formation and solid solution strengthening caused by carbide dissolution.
基金support of CNPq(Brazilian Ministry of Science and Technology Agency),of CAPES(Higher Education Improvement Agency),of FAPESP(São Paulo Research Foundation)under grant#2022/13045-1,of VALE Catedra Under Rail and of Base Funding-UIDB/04708/2020Programmatic Funding-UIDP/04708/2020 of the CONSTRUCT-“Instituto de I&D em Estruturas e Construções”.
文摘High-speed railway bridges are essential components of any railway transportation system that should keep adequate levels of serviceability and safety.In this context,drive-by methodologies have emerged as a feasible and cost-effective monitor-ing solution for detecting damage on railway bridges while minimizing train operation interruptions.Moreover,integrating advanced sensor technologies and machine learning algorithms has significantly enhanced structural health monitoring(SHM)for bridges.Despite being increasingly used in traditional SHM applications,studies using autoencoders within drive-by methodologies are rare,especially in the railway field.This study presents a novel approach for drive-by damage detection in HSR bridges.The methodology relies on acceleration records collected from multiple bridge crossings by an operational train equipped with onboard sensors.Log-Mel spectrogram features derived from the acceleration records are used together with sparse autoencoders for computing statistical distribution-based damage indexes.Numerical simulations were performed on a 3D vehicle-track-bridge interaction system model implemented in Matlab to evaluate the robustness and effectiveness of the proposed approach,considering several damage scenarios,vehicle speeds,and environmental and operational variations,such as multiple track irregularities and varying measurement noise.The results show that the pro-posed approach can successfully detect damages,as well as characterize their severity,especially for very early-stage dam-ages.This demonstrates the high potential of applying Mel-frequency damage-sensitive features associated with machine learning algorithms in the drive-by condition assessment of high-speed railway bridges.
文摘Purpose–Regarding that Ultraviolet radiation,pollutant adsorption,and environmental changes may be the main reasons for the aging and yellowing on windshield rubber in high-speed trains,countermeasures are proposed to solve the aging and yellowing of windshield rubber and reduce the adverse effects caused by rubber yellowing.Design/methodology/approach–Scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS)were used to test the yellowed windshield rubber.Aging tests,including UVaging,natural aging and salt spray aging,were conducted to analyze the effects of aging on the windshield rubber.Different cleaning agents were selected to soak the windshield rubber,and the quality,hardness,and surface appearance of the rubber samples were tested.Findings–After UV aging,antioxidants migrated to the surface of the windshield rubber,but due to oxidation failure,they could not capture free radicals,leading to continued oxidation reactions within the material and resulting in yellowing of the rubber in a short period of time.Originality/value–Cleaning agents have a minimal impact on windshield rubber,UV aging has the greatest impact and natural aging is a gradual and slow deterioration process.Through daily deep cleaning and maintenance with protective agents at regular intervals,the deterioration of windshield rubber yellowing in high-speed trains can be effectively suppressed.
文摘Purpose–This paper investigates how high-speed rail(HSR)influences socioeconomic inequality by providing the first systematic bibliometric review of research trends,methodological approaches and thematic structures.It examines whether HSR fosters balanced regional development or reinforces spatial disparities.Design/methodology/approach–Using the Bibliometrix R package,237 records were retrieved from the Web of Science(1985–2024).Citation indicators,keyword co-occurrence and collaboration networks were combined with natural language processing(NLP)to classify studies by territorial scale,methodology,economic variables and inequality outcomes.Findings–The paper offers the first structured overview of how the literature conceptualizes the link between HSR and inequality.It highlights persistent gaps–scarcity of city-level analyses,limited socioeconomic indicators and reliance on Chinese case studies–providing a foundation for more comparative and interdisciplinary research.Originality/value–This paper contributes by offering a structured overview of how the literature has conceptualized and measured the relationship between HSR and inequality.By identifying persistent research gaps–such as the scarcity of city-level analyses,limited use of socioeconomic indicators,and overreliance on Chinese case studies–it provides a foundation for more comparative and interdisciplinary approaches.The study informs policymakers and researchers on how to design future infrastructure projects that balance efficiency with equity.