EPE Association: EPE-PEMC 2004 - Topic 14-2: Rail electrical vehicles

EPE-PEMC 2004 - Topic 14-2: Rail electrical vehicles
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   Advanced Multi-System Traction Chain For Locomotives And Power Heads
By Gerster Christian(ch), Skarpetowski Grzegorz(ch), Sommer Hans(ch), Still Ludwig(de) [View]
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Abstract: Locomotives for cross-border traffic in Europe operate under up to five different AC and DC power supply systems. Traction chain topology, main circuit and design criteria for Bombardier Transportation's new advanced multi-system traction chain are presented as well as key features and the first application in the multi-system locomotive Re 484 for SBB.

   Analysis And Synthesis Of The Regulator Of The Excitation In The Traction Alternator Of A diesel-Electric Locomotive
By Racek V., Borsc M., Kuchta J., Thursky B. [View]
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Abstract: Synthesis of the regulators´ voltage of the traction generator and the computer simulation process in regulation circuits with a robust control system are discussed in the paper. The processes are in comparison to those ones where standard P and PI regulators are used. Special attention is paid to the depression of sudden changes influence in a diesel-electric aggregate operating speed . Synthesis of revolution regulators and input of a traction DC motor and processes simulated in regulation circuits under limit operation conditions.

   Application Of Mathematical Models For Debugging The Control Systems Of Drives With Synchronous Machines
By A. Vorontsov, B. Drobkin, M. Pronin, E. Krutyakov [View]
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Abstract: The mathematical models of the drive power part are used for debugging the manufactured control units of drives with synchronous machines and semiconductor converters and for development of the control programs.

   Communication Networks For Drive-By-Wire Applications
By Manuele Bertoluzzo, Giuseppe Buja, Alberto Zuccollo [View]
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Abstract: The automotive market is more and more interested in all-electric systems for the execution of the driving commands, i.e. in the so-called Drive-by-Wire (DbW) systems. The most crucial issue in their usage is the achievement of acceptable levels of dependability. From this point of view, the communication network of a DbW system is a critical component. Being the traditional fieldbuses used in the cars not suited to highly dependable applications, new communication networks have been devised, built up around protocols that accommodate powerful techniques to assure the dependability in the data exchange. This paper illustrates the characteristics of the communication networks for DbW systems, focusing on the techniques adopted to stand up against errors and faults of communication.

   Comparison Of Induction Motor, Permanent Magnet Motor And Transversal Flux Motor For Wheel Hub Drives In Street Cars
By Wilhelm Hackmann, Andreas Binder [View]
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Abstract: A comparison of built prototypes of induction motor, permanent magnet motor and transversal flux motor for wheel hub drives in street cars is presented concerning dimensions, masses, electrical and thermal performance. The induction motor proved to be the best economical solution, whereas the permanent magnet motor may be considered as the drive with highest technical performance. Due to the big stray flux of the transversal flux motor the converter rating of this type of machine was the highest at rated power (35 kW, 240 rpm). The stray flux caused also considerable stray load losses, which decreased efficiency remarkably at high speed. Nevertheless the transversal flux motor has the lowest active mass for rated torque at low speed.

   Discrete-Time Field-Oriented Control For SM-PMSM Under Asynchronous And Synchronous PWM Operations
By Abdelkrim Benchaib, Jean-Claude Alacoque, Serge Poullain And Jean-Luc Thomas [View]
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Abstract: This paper deals with surface mounted permanent magnet synchronous motors (SM-PMSM) control under Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) working in asynchronous and synchronous modes. The main objective of such algorithm is to perform flux and torque high dynamics control related to specific railway requirements. Such type of applications necessitate to consider an additional harmonic constraints (harmonic shape) as well as DC Bus voltage limitations. Indeed, generated harmonics could produce electromagnetic interference with signaling systems, and voltage drop in the catenary supply or pantograph jump introduce DC bus fluctuations. Consequently, the PWM will be considered as an entire part of the control objectives taking into account the DC Bus voltage state variation. For both asynchronous and synchronous modulation modes, an unified control laws will be synthesized with corresponding geometric interpretations. Experimental results for a specific railway application test bench will be presented to highlight the control performances of such algorithm.

   Modeling Of Influences Affecting A Linear-Drive-System
By B. Schulz, A. Pottharst, N. Froehleke, J. Boecker [View]
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Abstract: For the systematic model-based optimization of complex mechatronic systems models are required, describing not only the basic function of subsystems, but instead reflecting the influences from one subsystem to another. This paper presents the modeling of influences on a doubly fed long stator linear drive of a railway system, used as demonstrator for selfoptimization methods.

   Optimisation Of Traction Characteristics Of Ac Drive Designed For Urban Electric Transport
By R. T. Shreiner, V. K. Kryvovyaz, A. V. Kostylev, V. V. Maevskiy, O. M. Rudnitskiy [View]
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Abstract: This paper is devoted to questions of traction induction drive development, which is constructed for an urban electric transport. New control strategy of traction drive is offered. Simulation results are given.

   Research Activities In The Field Of Pulse-Regulated DC Traction Drives In Latvia
By Ivars Rankis [View]
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Abstract: In the paper a short description and main results of investigations in field of pulse regulated thyristor DC systems for electrical trains have done in Latvia are given. Investigations have been realized in connection with development of electrical trains for 3 kV DC system for Latvia Railway.

   Wounded Rotor Salient Pole Synchronous Machine Drive For The Traction System Of Electric Vehicles
By D. Casadei, C. Rossi, L. Zarri, A. Pilati, A. Gaetani [View]
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Abstract: The Wounded Rotor Synchronous Machines (WR-SM) is very well known in the salient pole configuration for applications as electrical generator operating at constant speed. In this paper, the use of a WR-SM as motor for the electric traction of heavy electric vehicles is investigated. The main features of the proposed drive system are the capability to generate high torque at very low speed without excessive overload of the stator windings and to operate theoretically at constant power untill unlimited speed. Therefore, the proposed drive system is very well suited to satisfy the torque and speed demands of heavy electric vehicles such as busses, trucks, industrial lift trucks and Light Rail Transit (LRT). The analysis of the control strategy, performed using a space vector approach in the d-q plane, has been firstly developed by means of a linear model of the machine, then it has been extended to non-linear operating conditions. The effectiveness of the proposed drive system has been verified by experimental tests on a laboratory prototype.

EPE-PEMC 2004 - Topic 14-2: Rail electrical vehicles
You are here: EPE Documents > 04 - EPE-PEMC Conference Proceedings > EPE-PEMC 2004 - Conference > EPE-PEMC 2004 - Topic 14: DRIVES IN TRANSPORT > EPE-PEMC 2004 - Topic 14-2: Rail electrical vehicles
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	Advanced Multi-System Traction Chain For Locomotives And Power Heads By Gerster Christian(ch), Skarpetowski Grzegorz(ch), Sommer Hans(ch), Still Ludwig(de)	[View] [Download]
Abstract: Locomotives for cross-border traffic in Europe operate under up to five different AC and DC power supply systems. Traction chain topology, main circuit and design criteria for Bombardier Transportation's new advanced multi-system traction chain are presented as well as key features and the first application in the multi-system locomotive Re 484 for SBB.

	Analysis And Synthesis Of The Regulator Of The Excitation In The Traction Alternator Of A diesel-Electric Locomotive By Racek V., Borsc M., Kuchta J., Thursky B.	[View] [Download]
Abstract: Synthesis of the regulators´ voltage of the traction generator and the computer simulation process in regulation circuits with a robust control system are discussed in the paper. The processes are in comparison to those ones where standard P and PI regulators are used. Special attention is paid to the depression of sudden changes influence in a diesel-electric aggregate operating speed . Synthesis of revolution regulators and input of a traction DC motor and processes simulated in regulation circuits under limit operation conditions.

	Application Of Mathematical Models For Debugging The Control Systems Of Drives With Synchronous Machines By A. Vorontsov, B. Drobkin, M. Pronin, E. Krutyakov	[View] [Download]
Abstract: The mathematical models of the drive power part are used for debugging the manufactured control units of drives with synchronous machines and semiconductor converters and for development of the control programs.

	Communication Networks For Drive-By-Wire Applications By Manuele Bertoluzzo, Giuseppe Buja, Alberto Zuccollo	[View] [Download]
Abstract: The automotive market is more and more interested in all-electric systems for the execution of the driving commands, i.e. in the so-called Drive-by-Wire (DbW) systems. The most crucial issue in their usage is the achievement of acceptable levels of dependability. From this point of view, the communication network of a DbW system is a critical component. Being the traditional fieldbuses used in the cars not suited to highly dependable applications, new communication networks have been devised, built up around protocols that accommodate powerful techniques to assure the dependability in the data exchange. This paper illustrates the characteristics of the communication networks for DbW systems, focusing on the techniques adopted to stand up against errors and faults of communication.

	Comparison Of Induction Motor, Permanent Magnet Motor And Transversal Flux Motor For Wheel Hub Drives In Street Cars By Wilhelm Hackmann, Andreas Binder	[View] [Download]
Abstract: A comparison of built prototypes of induction motor, permanent magnet motor and transversal flux motor for wheel hub drives in street cars is presented concerning dimensions, masses, electrical and thermal performance. The induction motor proved to be the best economical solution, whereas the permanent magnet motor may be considered as the drive with highest technical performance. Due to the big stray flux of the transversal flux motor the converter rating of this type of machine was the highest at rated power (35 kW, 240 rpm). The stray flux caused also considerable stray load losses, which decreased efficiency remarkably at high speed. Nevertheless the transversal flux motor has the lowest active mass for rated torque at low speed.

	Discrete-Time Field-Oriented Control For SM-PMSM Under Asynchronous And Synchronous PWM Operations By Abdelkrim Benchaib, Jean-Claude Alacoque, Serge Poullain And Jean-Luc Thomas	[View] [Download]
Abstract: This paper deals with surface mounted permanent magnet synchronous motors (SM-PMSM) control under Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) working in asynchronous and synchronous modes. The main objective of such algorithm is to perform flux and torque high dynamics control related to specific railway requirements. Such type of applications necessitate to consider an additional harmonic constraints (harmonic shape) as well as DC Bus voltage limitations. Indeed, generated harmonics could produce electromagnetic interference with signaling systems, and voltage drop in the catenary supply or pantograph jump introduce DC bus fluctuations. Consequently, the PWM will be considered as an entire part of the control objectives taking into account the DC Bus voltage state variation. For both asynchronous and synchronous modulation modes, an unified control laws will be synthesized with corresponding geometric interpretations. Experimental results for a specific railway application test bench will be presented to highlight the control performances of such algorithm.

	Modeling Of Influences Affecting A Linear-Drive-System By B. Schulz, A. Pottharst, N. Froehleke, J. Boecker	[View] [Download]
Abstract: For the systematic model-based optimization of complex mechatronic systems models are required, describing not only the basic function of subsystems, but instead reflecting the influences from one subsystem to another. This paper presents the modeling of influences on a doubly fed long stator linear drive of a railway system, used as demonstrator for selfoptimization methods.

	Optimisation Of Traction Characteristics Of Ac Drive Designed For Urban Electric Transport By R. T. Shreiner, V. K. Kryvovyaz, A. V. Kostylev, V. V. Maevskiy, O. M. Rudnitskiy	[View] [Download]
Abstract: This paper is devoted to questions of traction induction drive development, which is constructed for an urban electric transport. New control strategy of traction drive is offered. Simulation results are given.

	Research Activities In The Field Of Pulse-Regulated DC Traction Drives In Latvia By Ivars Rankis	[View] [Download]
Abstract: In the paper a short description and main results of investigations in field of pulse regulated thyristor DC systems for electrical trains have done in Latvia are given. Investigations have been realized in connection with development of electrical trains for 3 kV DC system for Latvia Railway.

	Wounded Rotor Salient Pole Synchronous Machine Drive For The Traction System Of Electric Vehicles By D. Casadei, C. Rossi, L. Zarri, A. Pilati, A. Gaetani	[View] [Download]
Abstract: The Wounded Rotor Synchronous Machines (WR-SM) is very well known in the salient pole configuration for applications as electrical generator operating at constant speed. In this paper, the use of a WR-SM as motor for the electric traction of heavy electric vehicles is investigated. The main features of the proposed drive system are the capability to generate high torque at very low speed without excessive overload of the stator windings and to operate theoretically at constant power untill unlimited speed. Therefore, the proposed drive system is very well suited to satisfy the torque and speed demands of heavy electric vehicles such as busses, trucks, industrial lift trucks and Light Rail Transit (LRT). The analysis of the control strategy, performed using a space vector approach in the d-q plane, has been firstly developed by means of a linear model of the machine, then it has been extended to non-linear operating conditions. The effectiveness of the proposed drive system has been verified by experimental tests on a laboratory prototype.