Title :
Survey of loss minimization methods in tram systems
Author :
Hõimoja, H. ; Vinnikov, D. ; Lehtla, M. ; Rosin, A. ; Zakis, J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Drives & Power Electron., Tallinn Univ. of Technol., Tallinn, Estonia
Abstract :
This paper analyzes energy flows, conversions and losses in tram systems. Proposals for improvement of the efficiency of tram systems by the help of energy storage modules are described. In addition, such advanced methods of energy efficiency improvement as load sharing, real-time traffic management and Ecodriving are discussed.
Keywords :
energy conservation; railway rolling stock; Ecodriving; energy efficiency; energy flows; energy storage modules; load sharing; loss minimization methods; real-time traffic management; tram systems; Energy consumption; Energy efficiency; Energy storage; Insulated gate bipolar transistors; Minimization methods; Power electronics; Substations; Traction motors; Vehicle safety; Voltage; Capacitive energy storage; DC power systems; Substations; Traction motor drives;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics Electrical Drives Automation and Motion (SPEEDAM), 2010 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Pisa
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4986-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7919-1
DOI :
10.1109/SPEEDAM.2010.5544863
