Energies,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(6), P. 2689 - 2689
Published: March 13, 2023
Traction
electricity
(TE)
consumption
in
rail
transportation
(rail
transport)
is
determined
by
factors
(determinant)
related
to
the
characteristics
of
railway
lines
and
vehicles.
They
have
an
impact
on
driving
speeds,
which,
turn,
affect
energy
consumption.
The
scientific
research
presented
here
combined
results
expert,
direct
indirect
measurement
methods,
including
brainstorming,
mind
mapping,
system
approach,
heuristics,
failure
mode
effect
analysis.
main
objective
was
demonstrate
influence
determinants
TE
consumption,
depending
route
(road)
geometry
traction
electric
vehicles
whole
trains
(catenary-supplied
vehicles,
non-autonomous
network
especially
locomotives
multiple
units,
multiple-units
(EMUs)).
Using
a
new
equation,
we
applied
values
for
movement
resistances
during
braking
jointed
track
Mres
JRT
continuous
welded
tracks
CWRt
braking.
startup
were
also
applied.
showed
strong
correlation
with
existing
speeds
catenary-supplied
implementation
innovative
approach
important
contribution
development
engineering
technical
sciences,
particular,
disciplines
civil
engineering,
surveying/geodesy,
transport.
Crystals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 335 - 335
Published: March 31, 2024
In
the
conditions
of
an
energy
crisis,
important
issue
is
increase
in
efficiency
and
productivity
welding
hardfacing
processes.
The
article
substantiates
perspective
using
exothermic
additives
introduced
into
core
filler
for
flux-cored
wire
arc
processes
as
a
relatively
cheap
additional
heat
source,
reducing
consumption
when
melting
materials,
increasing
deposition
rate.
mixture
design
(MD)
was
selected
method
to
optimize
average
values
current
voltage,
well
stability
parameters
depending
on
composition.
This
studies
influence
introduction
addition
(EA),
ratios
CuO/C
CuO/Al
FCAW
S
process.
Parameters
characterizing
were
determined
oscillograph,
from
obtained
oscillograms,
analysis
conducted
voltage
signals
during
welding.
It
that
various
methods
can
be
used
evaluate
stability,
which
divided
two
groups:
graphical
(current
cyclograms,
box
plots
with
frequency
histograms,
ellipse
plotted
current,
cyclograms)
statistical
(standard
variation
coefficients
voltage).
this
paper,
comprehensive
evaluation
composition
cored
carried
out.
most
stable
observed
electrode
content
at
level
EA
=
26.5–28.58
wt.%
high
carbon
(low
3.75).
Conversely,
lowest
(CV(U)
Std(U))
ratio
≥
4.5
below
<
29
wt.%.
Mathematical
models
mean
values,
standard
deviation,
coefficient
developed.
results
indicated
response
surface
prediction
had
good
accuracy
ability.
developed
mathematical
showed
oxidizing
agent
(CuO/Al)
greatest
characteristics
under
investigation.
percentage
(EA)
only
affected
(Iaw)
(Uaw).
graphite
expressed
through
significant
impact
(CV(U)).
Two
optimization:
deviation
(Std(U)).
best
CuO-Al
3.6–3.9,
3.5–4.26,
29–38
also
explained
by
their
elemental
(copper,
cupric
oxide
(CuO),
Al2O3).
more
complete
reaction,
higher
amount
easily
vaporized
copper
(Cu)
plasma,
enhancing
stability.
microstructure
deposited
metal
Fe-Cr-Cu-Ti
alloy
system
investigated.
Transportation research procedia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
77, P. 10 - 17
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Provision
of
functional
safety
a
railway
track
requires
complementing
the
existing
system
assessment
condition
with
stress-strain
behaviour
rail
substructure,
i.e.
effect
structure
elasticity
on
change
its
geometric
parameters
during
rolling
stock
passage
over
time.
There
is
lack
available
theoretical
and
practical
information
about
any
pivotal
changes
in
this
field
science.
The
subject
study
in-situ
indicators
monitoring
or
similar
obtained
by
numerical
processing
data
provided
measuring
systems
recording
car
enabling
determination
irregularity
time
taking
into
account
tonnage
passed.
outcome
investigation
proposed
approach
to
development
an
unparalleled
diagnostic
loading
which
has
been
missing
part
"puzzle"
integrated
technical
track.
Vehicles,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(2), P. 611 - 631
Published: March 29, 2024
The
method
of
improving
a
two-section
mainline
diesel
locomotive
by
using
energy
storage
in
the
traction
system
is
considered.
A
mathematical
model
was
developed
to
study
movement
based
on
recommendations
and
provisions
theory
traction.
For
this
purpose,
as
part
train
along
given
section
track
studied.
It
determined
that
use
an
device
will
allow
up
64%
spent
accumulate.
accumulator
during
electrodynamic
braking
ensured
reduction
fuel
consumption
about
50%,
regardless
options
for
equipping
with
accumulator.
established
device,
indicators
characterizing
degree
engine
do
not
change.
These
research
results
can
be
used
works
devoted
improvement
control
exchange
between
engines
locomotives.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 5356 - 5356
Published: March 17, 2023
The
dynamic
process
of
the
railway
track–rolling
stock
interaction
is
characterized
by
time-dependent
dynamics
that
are
determined
both
varying
characteristics
objects
and
climatic
conditions.
This
study
investigated
effect
different
groups
influence
on
process,
with
a
view
towards
reduction
cases
randomness
during
registration
in
experiments
an
expansion
understanding
processes
happening
assessment
registered
data.
static
nature
rolling
has
been
demonstrated
to
be
not
uniform
scattering
values
under
variation
vertical
horizontal
forces
due
stock.
position
truck
relative
track
axis
movement
shown
enhance
non-uniformity.
results
longitudinal
force
measurements
three-point
Schlumpf
methods
have
suggested
it
necessary
investigate
rail
warping
action
wheels.
To
output
experiments,
proposed
consider
only
stiffness
basis
oscillatory
imitate
physical
oscillation
system
elements
means
amplitude,
but
also
time
response
using
assessing
triggering
rather
than
frequencies
processes.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 18 - 18
Published: Dec. 20, 2022
The
ability
to
assess
the
risks
of
functional
safety
railway
tracks
allows
harmonizing
characteristics
track
elements
under
certain
operating
conditions
maintenance
for
efficient
use
structure
throughout
its
life
cycle.
concept
detailing
interaction
rolling
stock
and
was
used
productive
solution
tasks
infrastructure
assessment.
paper
formed
an
approach
analytical
determination
problems
deformability
parameters
over
time
using
elastic
waves
theory.
formation
method
interconnections
between
technical
economic
aspects
operation
proposed.
criteria
work
intensity
were
utilized
effective
through
results
calculations
are
presented
changes
in
behaviour
when
force
speed
change,
as
well
algorithm
estimating
track.
Thus,
proposed
can
be
adapted
optimize
objects
by
assessment
at
stage
object
simulation.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(19), P. 6888 - 6888
Published: Sept. 29, 2023
Increasing
the
efficiency
and
reliability
of
modern
railway
transport
is
accompanied
by
an
increase
in
monitoring
diagnostic
systems
for
current
state
electric
drives.
Modern
contains
a
large
number
induction
motors
to
ensure
operation
drives
various
mechanisms.
In
article,
based
on
operational
statistics
engine
failures
proposed
scheme
diagnosing
them,
studies
were
carried
out
model
was
developed
assessing
system
equipped
with
on-board
state.
When
building
models,
Markov
method
used,
including
construction
graphs
five
most
relevant
states
motor
during
operation.
The
results
obtained
are
evaluating
effectiveness
using
built-in
scheduling
routine
maintenance,
which
will
affect
transport.
Based
process
diagnosis
motors,
operating
object
studied
interpreted:
full
operation,
“S0”;
incomplete
serviceability,
“S1”;
critical
“S2”;
pre-damage
condition,
“S3”;
unserviceability
(defect),
“S4”.
Subsequently,
five-state
developed.
This
also
described
equations
state:
Kolmogorov–Chapman
equations.
quantities
determined
form
basis
simulation
studies.
effect
study
functions
probabilities
occurrences
motors;
important
part
examined
estimate
times
future.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 3180 - 3180
Published: April 10, 2024
Assessing
the
technical
condition
of
a
railway
track
throughout
its
service
life
is
crucial
to
ensuring
functional
safety.
However,
it
important
note
that
current
approaches
have
theoretical
and
practical
gaps
require
attention.
The
purpose
this
study
discuss
reconceptualization
an
integrated
approach
assess
changes
in
tracks
caused
by
rolling
stock
over
their
life.
Improving
existing
systems
for
assessing
can
be
achieved
modifying
model
concept
and,
subsequently,
measurement
assessment
procedures.
This
paper
presents
alternative
method
addressing
issues
related
monitoring
diagnosis
tracks,
with
particular
focus
on
natural
phenomena:
energy
transfer
elastic
waves.
primary
aim
work
propose
designing
‘closed’
system
enables
tracking
cause-and-effect
relationship.
takes
into
account
both
dissipative
characteristics
track–rolling
interaction
influence
dynamics
various
components
‘train-track’
system.
Science and Transport Progress,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(106), P. 64 - 79
Published: June 20, 2024
Purpose.
The
paper
aims
to
investigate
the
increase
of
fuel
efficiency
a
mainline
freight
locomotive
in
case
separate
loading
diesel
generators
its
individual
sections.
Methodology.
study
was
carried
out
for
non-electrified
section
between
Kharkiv-Sorting
and
Sumy
stations
during
movement
train
with
45
loaded
empty
cars
both
directions.
two-section
2TE116
taken.
To
determine
parameters
movement,
mathematical
model
developed,
which
used
solve
series
traction
problems.
problems
are
calculated
cases
A
method
sections
is
proposed
modeling
characteristics
constructed
accordance
this
method.
Findings.
It
has
been
established
that
use
when
running
reduces
consumption
by
18.7...19.6
%
compared
serial
locomotive.
For
cars,
reduction
8.1...10.3
found
can
be
one
In
case,
29.5...31.0
%.
all
studied
cases,
duration
practically
same.
Originality.
authors
have
solved
real
track
moving,
where
used.
forming
proposed.
Practical
value.
developed
models
including
sections,
modernization
locomotives
or
creation
rolling
stock
using
multi-diesel
power
plant.