Performance and Fuel Consumption Optimizations of Shunting Hybrid Locomotives
Performance and Fuel Consumption Optimizations of Shunting Hybrid Locomotives
Author(s): Matej Pacha, Jiri StepanekSubject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Transport / Logistics
Published by: Žilinská univerzita v Žilině
Keywords: hybrid drive; shunting locomotive; energy savings; accumulator; supercapacitor;
Summary/Abstract: In recent years hybrid electric drive has become very popular in public transportation and automobiles. This article deals with hybrid drive technology and its impact on performance and energy consumption optimization of shunting locomotives in comparison with conventional diesel-electric locomotives. Based on classic longitudinal train dynamics theory of train movement and with support of simulation results, a comparison of electrochemical accumulators and super-capacitors impact is also introduced.
Journal: Komunikácie - vedecké listy Žilinskej univerzity v Žiline
- Issue Year: 15/2013
- Issue No: 2A
- Page Range: 107-112
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English