A general model for optimization of track circuit parameters

Author

Minin, Vladimir A. ; Johnston, Donald A. ; Lepsky, Natalie A.

Author_Institution

Russian-American Joint Venture, MACOMNET, Moscow, Russia

fYear

1995

fDate

4-6 Apr 1995

Firstpage

113

Lastpage

117

Abstract

This paper presents a general algorithm which allows for the rapid optimization of track circuit parameters such as frequency, length, end impedance, etc., and includes the effects of bypasses and coupling. The algorithm is based on a mathematical model of the track circuit utilizing a 2(P+1) multiport network and involves the solution of the appropriate matrix equations. Based on this algorithm, software has been developed for track circuit analysis and synthesis. This software includes a library of modules which allow the user to model track circuits of any kind. Utilizing this software several practical applications of this model are presented

Keywords

matrix algebra; multiport networks; optimisation; rail traffic; signalling; traffic control; 2(P+1) multiport network; bypass effects; coupling effects; end impedance; frequency; length; mathematical model; matrix equations; railways; track circuit parameters optimisation; Circuit analysis; Circuit synthesis; Coupling circuits; Equations; Frequency; Impedance; Mathematical model; Network synthesis; Software algorithms; Software libraries;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Railroad Conference, 1995., Proceedings of the 1995 IEEE/ASME Joint

Conference_Location

Baltimore, MD

Print_ISBN

0-7803-2556-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/RRCON.1995.395161

Filename

395161