Double Rail Model and Turnout Simulation

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinggao Shu ◽  
Nicholas Wilson ◽  
David D. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Contact Point ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Geometry Optimization ◽  
Simulation Accuracy ◽  
Multibody Dynamic ◽  
Wholly Owned Subsidiary ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Suspension Stiffness ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Stiffness And Damping

Transportation Technology Center, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads, has developed a double rail model for special trackwork simulation in the NUCARS® vehicle/track interaction multibody dynamic simulation program. The double rail model consists of a primary rail and a secondary rail on each side of the track. it It permits one wheel to contact two rails so that the effects of their relative movements on wheel/rail contact can be investigated. It also allows rail profile and track suspension stiffness and damping to vary on the track. This paper presents simulation results of a freight car running on a No. 20 turnout. Simulation results showed that the double rail model improved the integration stability and simulation accuracy for high frequency wheel/rail (W/R) impacts by capturing the simultaneous multiple W/R contact point situations and transitions under various discontinuous track running surface conditions. Parametric studies of W/R impacts on frog points showed the frog point geometry designs have conflicting requirements for dynamic performance for vehicles equipped with with new wheels and hollow-worn wheels; the NUCARS double rail model provides a useful tool for frog and switch point geometry optimization.

Roll Plane Analysis of Interconnected Hydro-Pneumatic Suspension Struts

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongpu Cao ◽  
Subhash Rakheja ◽  
Chun-Yi Su
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Vehicles ◽  
Vertical Stiffness ◽  
Fundamental Properties ◽  
Plane Analysis ◽  
Damping Characteristics ◽  
Pneumatic Suspension ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Suspension Stiffness ◽  
Variable Damping ◽  
Stiffness And Damping

This study presents a compact hydro-pneumatic strut design with enhanced working area to reduce the design pressure requirements for suspension applications. The two struts are interconnected in the roll plane to realize enhanced roll properties of the suspension. The feedback effects of the interconnecting pipes on the suspension stiffness and damping properties are derived and discussed. The influences of fluid compressibility on the effective ride and roll properties are also investigated. Asymmetric and variable damping valves are further introduced to realize adequately damped and soft ride, and high low speed damping in the roll mode. Fundamental properties of the proposed interconnected configurations are derived and compared with those of the unconnected struts with an anti-roll bar, in terms of suspension vertical stiffness, roll stiffness, and vertical and roll mode damping. Parametric studies are also performed to study the role of interconnecting parameters on the essential suspension properties. The results indicate that interconnected suspension with inherent enhanced roll stiffness and damping characteristics offers significant potential to improve the dynamic roll performance of heavy vehicles, while retaining soft vertical ride. The effectiveness of the proposed concept is further illustrated through simulation results attained under two different deterministic excitations.

Study and design of dual stator permanent magnet machine with spoke-type configurations using phase-group concentrated-coil windings

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 1381-1389
Author(s):  
Dezhi Chen ◽  
Chengwu Diao ◽  
Zhiyu Feng ◽  
Shichong Zhang ◽  
Wenliang Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Permanent Magnet ◽  
Permanent Magnets ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Torque Ripple ◽  
Permanent Magnet Machine ◽  
Torque Density ◽  
Phase Group ◽  
High Torque ◽  
Simulation Results

In this paper, a novel dual-stator permanent magnet machine (DsPmSynM) with low cost and high torque density is designed. The winding part of the DsPmSynM adopts phase-group concentrated-coil windings, and the permanent magnets are arranged by spoke-type. Firstly, the winding structure reduces the amount of copper at the end of the winding. Secondly, the electromagnetic torque ripple of DsPmSynM is suppressed by reducing the cogging torque. Furthermore, the dynamic performance of DsPmSynM is studied. Finally, the experimental results are compared with the simulation results.

Truck Suspension Design to Minimize Road Damage

1996 ◽  
Vol 210 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
D J Cole ◽  
D Cebon
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Fourth Power ◽  
Vehicle Model ◽  
Efficient Procedure ◽  
Suspension Parameters ◽  
Articulated Vehicle ◽  
Suspension Stiffness ◽  
Optimal Values ◽  
Dynamic Components ◽  
Stiffness And Damping

The objective of the work described in this paper is to establish guidelines for the design of passive suspensions that cause minimum road damage. An efficient procedure for calculating a realistic measure of road damage (the 95th percentile aggregate fourth power force) in the frequency domain is derived. Simple models of truck vibration are then used to examine the influence of suspension parameters on this road damage criterion and to select optimal values. It is found that to minimize road damage a suspension should have stiffness about one fifth of current air suspensions and damping up to twice that typically provided. The use of an anti-roll bar allows a high roll-over threshold without increasing road damage. It is thought that optimization in the pitch-plane should exclude correlation between the axles, to ensure that the optimized suspension parameters are robust to payload and speed changes. A three-dimensional ‘whole-vehicle’ model of an air suspended articulated vehicle is validated against measured tyre force histories. Optimizing the suspension stiffness and damping results in a 5.8 per cent reduction in road damage by the whole vehicle (averaged over three speeds). This compares with a 40 per cent reduction if the dynamic components of the tyre forces are eliminated completely.

The Surface Roughness Effect on the Dynamic Stiffness and Damping Characteristics of the Hydrostatic Thrust Spherical Bearings: Part 5 of 5 — Clearance Type of Bearings

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad W. Yacout
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Capillary Tube ◽  
Dynamic Stiffness ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Major Effect ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Compressibility Effect ◽  
Damping Coefficients ◽  
Stiffness And Damping ◽  
Fluid Compressibility

This study has theoretically analyzed the surface roughness, centripetal inertia and recess volume fluid compressibility effects on the dynamic behavior of a restrictor compensated hydrostatic thrust spherical clearance type of bearing. The stochastic Reynolds equation, with centripetal inertia effect, and the recess flow continuity equation with recess volume fluid compressibility effect have been derived to take into account the presence of roughness on the bearing surfaces. On the basis of a small perturbations method, the dynamic stiffness and damping coefficients have been evaluated. In addition to the usual bearing design parameters the results for the dynamic stiffness and damping coefficients have been calculated for various frequencies of vibrations or squeeze parameter (frequency parameter) and recess volume fluid compressibility parameter. The study shows that both of the surface roughness and the centripetal inertia have slight effects on the stiffness coefficient and remarkable effects on the damping coefficient while the recess volume fluid compressibility parameter has the major effect on the bearing dynamic characteristics. The cross dynamic stiffness showed the bearing self-aligning property and the ability to oppose whirl movements. The orifice restrictor showed better dynamic performance than that of the capillary tube.

Dynamic Characterization of an Integral Squeeze Film Bearing Support Damper for a Supercritical CO2 Expander

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bugra Ertas ◽  
Adolfo Delgado ◽  
Jeffrey Moore
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Mechanical Impedance ◽  
Squeeze Film ◽  
Fluid Inertia ◽  
Inertia Effects ◽  
Damping Behavior ◽  
Impedance Testing ◽  
Stiffness And Damping ◽  
Onset Of Cavitation

The present work advances experimental results and analytical predictions on the dynamic performance of an integral squeeze film damper (ISFD) for application in a high-speed super-critical CO2 (sCO2) expander. The test campaign focused on conducting controlled orbital motion mechanical impedance testing aimed at extracting stiffness and damping coefficients for varying end seal clearances, excitation frequencies, and vibration amplitudes. In addition to the measurement of stiffness and damping; the testing revealed the onset of cavitation for the ISFD. Results show damping behavior that is constant with vibratory velocity for each end seal clearance case until the onset of cavitation/air ingestion, while the direct stiffness measurement was shown to be linear. Measurable added inertia coefficients were also identified. The predictive model uses an isothermal finite element method to solve for dynamic pressures for an incompressible fluid using a modified Reynolds equation accounting for fluid inertia effects. The predictions revealed good correlation for experimentally measured direct damping, but resulted in grossly overpredicted inertia coefficients when compared to experiments.

Virtual Evaluation for Machine Tool Design

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masahiko Mori ◽  
Zachary I. Piner ◽  
Ke Ding ◽  
Adam Hansel
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tool ◽  
Fluid Dynamic ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Digital Simulation ◽  
Machining Accuracy ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Simulation Accuracy ◽  
Theoretical Simulation ◽  
Physical Experiments ◽  
Static Rigidity

This paper presents the virtual machine tool environment Mori Seiki established for the evaluation of static, dynamic, and thermal performance of Mori Seiki machine tools. In this system environment, machining accuracy and quality are the main focus for each individual analysis discipline. The structural analysis uses the Finite Element Method (FEM) to monitor and optimize the static rigidity of the machine tool. Correlation between physical experiments and digital simulation is conducted to validate and optimize the static simulation accuracy. To accurately evaluate and effectively optimize dynamic performance of the machine tool in the virtual environment, the critical modal parameters such as damping and stiffness are calibrated based on experimental procedures which results in precise setup of the frequency response models. Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) analysis model is built in the environment so that the thermal perspective of the machine tool is evaluated and thermal deformation is monitored. This paper demonstrates compatibility of the digital simulation with physical experiments and success in integrating theoretical simulation processes with practical Mori Seiki machine tool development.

scholarly journals An Investigation of Dynamic Responses and Head Injuries of Standing Subway Passengers during Collisions

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Peng ◽  
Tuo Xu ◽  
Lin Hou ◽  
Chaojie Fan ◽  
Wei Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Head Injury ◽  
Head Injuries ◽  
Dynamic Responses ◽  
Passive Safety ◽  
Friction Coefficients ◽  
Safety Design ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Set Up

With the development of the subway and the pressing demand of environmentally friendly transportation, more and more people travel by subway. In recent decades, the issues about passenger passive safety on the train have received extensive attention. In this research, the head injury of a standing passenger in the subway is investigated. Three MADYMO models of the different standing passenger postures, defined as baseline scenarios, are numerically set up. HIC15values of passengers with different postures are gained by systematic parametric studies. The injury numerical simulation results of various scenarios with different friction coefficients, collision acceleration, standing angle, horizontal handrail height, and ring handrail height are analyzed. Results show that the horizontal handrail provides better protection in the three different standing passenger postures. Different friction coefficients and the standing angle have great impact on the head injuries of passengers in three different scenarios. The handrail height also has some effects on head injury of passengers with different standing postures, so it is necessary to be considered when designing the interior layout of the subway. This study may provide guidance for the safety design of the subway and some advices for standing subway passengers.

Numerical analysis of the dynamic performance of aerostatic thrust bearings with different restrictors

2018 ◽  
Vol 233 (3) ◽  
pp. 406-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hailong Cui ◽  
Yang Wang ◽  
Xiaobin Yue ◽  
Yifei Li ◽  
Zhengyi Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Load Capacity ◽  
Dynamic Stiffness ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Dynamic Mesh ◽  
Eccentricity Ratio ◽  
Thrust Bearings ◽  
Stiffness And Damping Coefficient ◽  
Stiffness And Damping ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This study utilizes a dynamic mesh technology to investigate the dynamic performance of aerostatic thrust bearings with orifice restrictor, multiple restrictors, and porous restrictor. An experiment, which investigates the bearing static load capacity, was carried out to verify the calculation accuracy of dynamic mesh technology. Further, the impact of incentive amplitude, incentive frequency, axial eccentricity ratio, and non-flatness on the bearing dynamic performance was also studied. The results show incentive amplitude effect can be ignored at the condition of amplitude less than 5% film thickness, while the relationship between dynamic characteristics and incentive frequency presented a strong nonlinear relationship in the whole frequency range. The change law of dynamic stiffness and damping coefficient for porous restrictor was quite different from orifice restrictor and multiple restrictors. The bearing dynamic performance increased significantly with the growth of axial eccentricity ratio, and the surface non-flatness enhanced dynamic performance of aerostatic thrust bearings.

Influence of Wear on the Performance of Multirecess Hydrostatic Journal Bearing Operating With Micropolar Lubricant

2010 ◽  
Vol 132 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Rajasekhar Nicodemus ◽  
Satish C. Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Journal Bearing ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Flow Equation ◽  
Performance Characteristics ◽  
Wear Depth ◽  
Damping Coefficients ◽  
Load Line ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Load Arrangement ◽  
Stiffness And Damping

The objective of the present work is to study theoretically the influence of wear on the performance of four-pocket capillary-compensated hydrostatic journal bearing operating with micropolar lubricant. In the present study, the lubricant containing additives and contaminants is modeled as micropolar fluid. The modified Reynolds equation for micropolar lubricant is solved using finite element method along with capillary restrictor flow equation as a constraint together with appropriate boundary conditions. The performance characteristics of a capillary-compensated four-pocket worn hydrostatic journal bearing operating with micropolar lubricant have been presented for a wide range of values of nondimensional external load, wear depth parameter, and micropolar parameters. The simulated results have also been presented for two different loading arrangements. In arrangement I, the load line acts through centers of the pockets, whereas in arrangement II, the load line bisects the land between two pockets. The simulated results suggest that a bearing lubricated with lubricant having higher micropolar effect has better static and dynamic performance characteristics as compared with Newtonian lubricant but the bearing lubricated with lubricant having higher micropolar effect is predominantly affected by the wear vis a vis static characteristics parameters as compared with Newtonian lubricant for both loading arrangements. However, in the case of stiffness and damping coefficients, loading arrangement II shows a significant higher enhancement in the value of direct stiffness and damping coefficients in z-direction due to micropolar effect as compared with load arrangement I. And also, the effect of wear on stiffness and damping coefficients in z-direction for bearing operating with micropolar lubricant is of same order as Newtonian lubricant for the loading arrangement II. A similar behavior is observed for the case of stiffness and damping coefficients in x-direction for loading arrangement I.

Constant Frequency Torque Controller for DTC with Multilevel Inverter of Induction Machines

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Norjulia Mohamad Nordin ◽  
Naziha Ahmad Azli ◽  
Nik Rumzi Nik Idris ◽  
Nur Huda Ramlan ◽  
Tole Sutikno
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Direct Torque Control ◽  
Induction Machines ◽  
Torque Control ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Constant Frequency ◽  
Hysteresis Controller ◽  
High Torque ◽  
Simulation Results

Direct Torque Control using multilevel inverter (DTC-MLI) with hysteresis controller suffers from high torque and flux ripple and variable switching frequency. In this paper, a constant frequency torque controller is proposed to enhance the DTC-MLI performance. The operational concepts of the constant switching frequency torque controller of a DTC-MLI system followed by the simulation results and analysis are presented. The proposed system significantly improves the DTC drive in terms of dynamic performance, smaller torque and flux ripple, and retain a constant switching frequency.

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