Evaluation of Permanent Magnet Motor energy saving technology for different types of railways
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Authors
Colleges, School and Institutes
External organisations
- Birmingham University
Abstract
the majority of drive chain losses in railway vehicles are attributable to motor inefficiency. An attractive solution to reduce these losses, and the associated energy consumption, is the implementation of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) technology. PMSMs are not only more efficient, but smaller and lighter than traditional induction machines, which can further benefit energy saving. However, introducing this technology and the associated control systems can be expensive and complex. Therefore, in this study, the authors evaluate the cost benefit of introducing PMSMs into different railway sub-modes to see where this solution is most appropriate, in terms of energy saved. The impact of regenerative braking on the cost is also considered, by simulating dynamic braking characteristics and the receptivity of different systems.
Details
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2016 IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Rail Transportation, ICIRT 2016 |
Publication status | Published - 13 Oct 2016 |
Event | 2016 IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Rail Transportation - Birmingham, United Kingdom Duration: 23 Aug 2016 → 25 Aug 2016 |
Conference
Conference | 2016 IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Rail Transportation |
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Abbreviated title | ICIRT 2016 |
Country | United Kingdom |
City | Birmingham |
Period | 23/08/16 → 25/08/16 |
Keywords
- Energy consumption, Induction motors, Inverters, Permanent magnet motors, Rail transportation, Traction motors, Vehicles