The distributed-power electric multiple units(EMUs)are widely used in high-speed railway.Due to the structural characteristic of mutual-coupled power units in EMUs,each power unit is set as an agent.Combining with the...The distributed-power electric multiple units(EMUs)are widely used in high-speed railway.Due to the structural characteristic of mutual-coupled power units in EMUs,each power unit is set as an agent.Combining with the traction/brake characteristic curve and running data of EMUs,a subtractive clustering method and pattern classification algorithm are adopted to set up a multi-model set for every agent.Then,the multi-agent model is established according to the multi-agent network topology and mutual-coupled constraint relations.Finally,we adopt a smooth start switching control strategy and a multi-agent distributed coordination control algorithm to ensure the synchronous speed tracking control of each agent.Simulation results on the actual CRH380A running data show the effectiveness of the proposed approach.展开更多
Once operating trains are disabled on the railway lines,an efficient manner is to utilize the train for train rescue.Owning to the different train and coupler types,it is difficult to formulate uniform regulations for...Once operating trains are disabled on the railway lines,an efficient manner is to utilize the train for train rescue.Owning to the different train and coupler types,it is difficult to formulate uniform regulations for train to train rescue.In this paper,the longitudinal train dynamics of electric multiple units under rescue were analyzed by field and laboratory tests.The angling behavior of the brakinginduced coupler under compressed in-train forces was analyzed.A dynamic model for the train and draft gear system was developed considering accurate boundary limitations and braking characteristics.The safety indices and their limits for the coupled rescue train were defined.Thedynamic evaluations of different train to train rescue scenarios were analyzed.It is indicated that the coupler vertical rotation occurs during the emergency braking applied by the assisting train.The vertical force components of intrain forces lead to the carbody pitch behavior and even cause local destructions to the coupler system.The carbody pitch motion can arise the inference of in-train devices.Based on the safety evaluation of train and coupler system,the regulations for typical train to train rescue scenarios were formulated.展开更多
In this paper,a numerical simulation model of the flow field in a gearbox with an oil volume adjusting device is established for the first time to study its influence on the lubrication characteristics of a high-speed...In this paper,a numerical simulation model of the flow field in a gearbox with an oil volume adjusting device is established for the first time to study its influence on the lubrication characteristics of a high-speed electric multiple unit(EMU)gearbox.The moving particle semi-implicit(MPS)method is used to numerically simulate the internal flow field of the gearbox of the high-speed EMU under working conditions.The effects of the velocity of the high-speed EMU,the immersion depth,and the oil sump temperature on the power loss of the gears and the lubricant quantity of each bearing are studied and provide an effective tool for the quantitative evaluation of the lubrication characteristics of the gearbox.The lubrication characteristics of the gearbox under different working conditions are studied when the oil volume adjusting device is closed and opened.The results show that the oil volume adjusting device mainly changes the amount of lubricant stirred by the output gear by changing the flow rate of lubricant from the cavity pinion(Cavity P)to the cavity gear(Cavity G),and thus affects the power loss of gears and the lubricant quantity of each bearing.展开更多
The application of dry-type on-board traction transformers(D-OBTTs)aims to achieve lightweight electric multiple units(EMUs)and support the approach for carbon neutrality.However,the production of large capacity D-OBT...The application of dry-type on-board traction transformers(D-OBTTs)aims to achieve lightweight electric multiple units(EMUs)and support the approach for carbon neutrality.However,the production of large capacity D-OBTTs are limited due to the defects in insulation materials under the impact of short-circuit electromagnetic force.This paper is dedicated to enhancing the mechanical performance of the high-capacity D-OBTT under the influence of short-circuit electromagnetic force.It establishes and validates an electromagnetic force coupling model,while also analysing how the traditional structure leads to defects in the insulation material.To satisfy the requirements of safe and stable operation during the service life of the large capacity D-OBTT and minimise the weight,this paper proposes a comprehensive improvement of the mechanical performance under short-circuit electromagnetic force through material modification and structural optimisation.The improvement effect is verified through experiments and simulations.After comprehensive improvement,the tensile strength of the insulation material is 43%higher than the maximum principal stress on the contact surface of the insulation material,which meets the standard requirement and ensures long-term safe and stable operation of the D-OBTT during its service life.展开更多
Safer,smarter,faster...In China,people prefer high-speed trains to flights if the journey time is under five hours.High-speed train travel is set to become even more attractive with the addition of a new member to the...Safer,smarter,faster...In China,people prefer high-speed trains to flights if the journey time is under five hours.High-speed train travel is set to become even more attractive with the addition of a new member to the high-speed train family:the CR450,the world’s fastest electric multiple unit(EMU).展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(61164013,U1334211,51174091)the Key Program of China Ministry of Railway(2011Z002-D)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(20122BAB201021)
文摘The distributed-power electric multiple units(EMUs)are widely used in high-speed railway.Due to the structural characteristic of mutual-coupled power units in EMUs,each power unit is set as an agent.Combining with the traction/brake characteristic curve and running data of EMUs,a subtractive clustering method and pattern classification algorithm are adopted to set up a multi-model set for every agent.Then,the multi-agent model is established according to the multi-agent network topology and mutual-coupled constraint relations.Finally,we adopt a smooth start switching control strategy and a multi-agent distributed coordination control algorithm to ensure the synchronous speed tracking control of each agent.Simulation results on the actual CRH380A running data show the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China [No.U1334206]the National Key R&D Program of China [No.2016YFB1200500]
文摘Once operating trains are disabled on the railway lines,an efficient manner is to utilize the train for train rescue.Owning to the different train and coupler types,it is difficult to formulate uniform regulations for train to train rescue.In this paper,the longitudinal train dynamics of electric multiple units under rescue were analyzed by field and laboratory tests.The angling behavior of the brakinginduced coupler under compressed in-train forces was analyzed.A dynamic model for the train and draft gear system was developed considering accurate boundary limitations and braking characteristics.The safety indices and their limits for the coupled rescue train were defined.Thedynamic evaluations of different train to train rescue scenarios were analyzed.It is indicated that the coupler vertical rotation occurs during the emergency braking applied by the assisting train.The vertical force components of intrain forces lead to the carbody pitch behavior and even cause local destructions to the coupler system.The carbody pitch motion can arise the inference of in-train devices.Based on the safety evaluation of train and coupler system,the regulations for typical train to train rescue scenarios were formulated.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province,China(Nos.2022NSFSC0034 and 2022NSFSC1901)the National Railway Group Science and Technology Program(No.N2021J028)+1 种基金the Independent Research and Development Projects of State Key Laboratory of Heavy Duty AC Drive Electric Locomotive Systems Integration(No.R111720H01385)the Independent Research and Development Projects of State Key Laboratory of Traction Power(No.2022TPL-T02),China。
文摘In this paper,a numerical simulation model of the flow field in a gearbox with an oil volume adjusting device is established for the first time to study its influence on the lubrication characteristics of a high-speed electric multiple unit(EMU)gearbox.The moving particle semi-implicit(MPS)method is used to numerically simulate the internal flow field of the gearbox of the high-speed EMU under working conditions.The effects of the velocity of the high-speed EMU,the immersion depth,and the oil sump temperature on the power loss of the gears and the lubricant quantity of each bearing are studied and provide an effective tool for the quantitative evaluation of the lubrication characteristics of the gearbox.The lubrication characteristics of the gearbox under different working conditions are studied when the oil volume adjusting device is closed and opened.The results show that the oil volume adjusting device mainly changes the amount of lubricant stirred by the output gear by changing the flow rate of lubricant from the cavity pinion(Cavity P)to the cavity gear(Cavity G),and thus affects the power loss of gears and the lubricant quantity of each bearing.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant/Award U1834203)Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province(Grants/Award 2024NSFSC0020 and 2023NSFSC0828).
文摘The application of dry-type on-board traction transformers(D-OBTTs)aims to achieve lightweight electric multiple units(EMUs)and support the approach for carbon neutrality.However,the production of large capacity D-OBTTs are limited due to the defects in insulation materials under the impact of short-circuit electromagnetic force.This paper is dedicated to enhancing the mechanical performance of the high-capacity D-OBTT under the influence of short-circuit electromagnetic force.It establishes and validates an electromagnetic force coupling model,while also analysing how the traditional structure leads to defects in the insulation material.To satisfy the requirements of safe and stable operation during the service life of the large capacity D-OBTT and minimise the weight,this paper proposes a comprehensive improvement of the mechanical performance under short-circuit electromagnetic force through material modification and structural optimisation.The improvement effect is verified through experiments and simulations.After comprehensive improvement,the tensile strength of the insulation material is 43%higher than the maximum principal stress on the contact surface of the insulation material,which meets the standard requirement and ensures long-term safe and stable operation of the D-OBTT during its service life.
文摘Safer,smarter,faster...In China,people prefer high-speed trains to flights if the journey time is under five hours.High-speed train travel is set to become even more attractive with the addition of a new member to the high-speed train family:the CR450,the world’s fastest electric multiple unit(EMU).
