Abstract
AbstractTrain safety and operational efficiency can be improved by investigating the dynamics of the train under varying conditions. Longitudinal train dynamics (LTD) simulations performed for such purposes, usually by utilising a nonlinear time-domain model. This paper covers two modes of LTD results corresponding to the time domain and frequency domain analysis. Time-domain solutions are essential to evaluate the full response used for parameter optimisation and controller design studies while frequency domain solutions can provide significant but straightforward clues regarding system dynamics. An advanced draft gear model, which works under a four-stage process is constructed considering all structural components, geometric relationships, friction modelling and dynamic characteristics such as hysteresis, stiffening, state transition, locked unloading, softening. Then, this model is parametrically reduced and implemented into an LTD simulation. The simulation in the time domain is conducted assuming a locomotive connected with a nine wagon via “ode3” fixed-step solver. The transfer function among the first wagon acceleration (output) and the locomotive force (input) estimated through system identification methodology. Then, the identification results interpreted by investigating step-response characteristic and best response giving parameter set is selected. Next, the modal and spectral analysis performed to reveal the behaviour of the in-train forces and the effects of vibration. This paper discusses a reliable methodology for the longitudinal dynamic analysis of the multi-bodied train in time and frequency domain and clarifies in-train vibration behaviour under the existence of sophisticated draft gear.
Highlights
Train safety and operational e ciency can be improved by investigating the dynamics of the train under varying conditions
Longitudinal train dynamics (LTD) simulations performed for such purposes, usually by utilising a nonlinear time-domain model
This paper covers two modes of LTD results corresponding to the time domain and frequency domain analysis
Summary
Abstract: Train safety and operational e ciency can be improved by investigating the dynamics of the train under varying conditions. Longitudinal train dynamics (LTD) simulations performed for such purposes, usually by utilising a nonlinear time-domain model. An advanced draft gear model, which works under a four-stage process is constructed considering all structural components, geometric relationships, friction modelling and dynamic characteristics such as hysteresis, sti ening, state transition, locked unloading, softening This model is parametrically reduced and implemented into an LTD simulation. This paper discusses a reliable methodology for the longitudinal dynamic analysis of the multi-bodied train in time and frequency domain and clari es in-train vibration behaviour under the existence of sophisticated draft gear. LTD analysis needed with the aim of designing useful simulation models where locomotive performance can assess Such kind of models primarily includes locomotive and wagon parameters, track characteristics, and train handlings (throttle, brake, dynamic, etc.) as input parameters. The main characteristics of the LTD classi ed as problem genre
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