An improved train network simulator

Author

Toffolo, M.P. ; Dawson, G.E. ; Eastham, A.R.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Queen´´s Univ., Kingston, Ont., Canada

fYear

1994

fDate

25-28 Sep 1994

Firstpage

121

Abstract

This paper presents the capabilities of a new computer program called the Queen´s Energy Management Model (QEMM). This new program performs simultaneous calculation of multi-train and network performance characteristics by solving a dynamic power system in which the train loads move as time is incremented. The magnitudes of the loads also vary as the trains traverse the route. Performance characteristics of AC, DC, or combined AC/DC networks can be computed by this program. Results of different simulations performed on the Scarborough ALRT system using different propulsion system models are presented and discussed

Keywords

digital simulation; distribution networks; energy conservation; power consumption; power supplies to apparatus; power system analysis computing; railways; rapid transit systems; AC networks; AC/DC networks; DC networks; Queen´s Energy Management Model; Scarborough ALRT system; computer program; dynamic power system; energy conservation; energy consumption; load magnitudes variation; multi-train performance calculation; network performance calculation; propulsion system models; train network simulator; Energy management; Power demand; Power distribution lines; Power supplies; Power system simulation; Rail transportation propulsion; Simulation software;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1994. Conference Proceedings. 1994 Canadian Conference on

Conference_Location

Halifax, NS

Print_ISBN

0-7803-2416-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/CCECE.1994.405646

Filename

405646