Title :
A feasibility study of an aerodynamic control for a high speed pantograph
Author :
Collina, A. ; Facchinetti, A. ; Resta, F.
Author_Institution :
Politecnico di Milano, Milan
Abstract :
In the present paper an alternative way to apply active control on a high speed train pantograph is proposed. The control is based on two main concepts: the use the incident air flow on the pantograph as power source, and the application of the control force directly on the collector, i.e. where it is immediately required for the modification of the contact force. The feasibility of such a solution has been evaluated through wind tunnel tests, concerning the aerodynamics of the device, and by means of simulation of pantograph-catenary interaction, for the control strategy.
Keywords :
aerodynamics; pantographs; railway engineering; active high speed train pantograph control; aerodynamic control; pantograph-catenary interaction; Actuators; Aerodynamics; Contacts; Control systems; Force control; Force feedback; Force measurement; Power supplies; Rail transportation; Testing; High speed train; aerodynamic control; pantograph active control; railways;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced intelligent mechatronics, 2007 IEEE/ASME international conference on
Conference_Location :
Zurich
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1263-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1264-8
DOI :
10.1109/AIM.2007.4412560
