in this paper, a neural network model reference adaptive system speed observer is designed, which can be used in speed control of linear induction motors (lims). dynamical equations of lim have been considered accurate. in other words, the end effect and the electrical losses of the motor have been included in the motor equivalent circuit. then equations of the reference model and adaptive mode...

although, single-sided linear induction motor (slim) utilization has increased in railway applications due to their numerous advantages in comparison to rotational induction motors (rim), there are some sophistication in their mathematical models and electrical drive. this paper focuses on the problems of slim modeling, with assuming end-effect on the basis of field oriented control (foc) as a ...

Abstract General faults in regular electrical railways system could be detect by implementing the specific protection functions such as ground fault or sensitive earth fault. Otherwise, in ungrounded electrical railway systems which using both feeding and return contact rail at the same time, fault detection cannot done with above-mentioned function. Due to recent growth in electrical railway ...

The paper describes an integrated calculation methodology which, by simulating railway traffic, allows analysis of the performance of 2x25 kV 50 Hz electric traction systems. This methodology performs a multiconductor electrical analysis of the traction circuit utilising ATP-EMTP software (Alternative Transient Program-Electromagnetic Transient Program) and therefore additionally allows calcula...

The single-phase traction load has essentially an unbalance characteristic at the Point of Common Coupling (PCC), which injects harmonic into the utility grid. In this paper, the effect of harmonic distortion and unbalance loading are investigated simultaneously for electrical railway systems. Special traction transformers (i.e. single-phase, V/V, Wye-Delta, Scott, and Le Blanc) are used betwee...

Entry of sand dunes into the railway tracks can result in sand deposition on tracks, railway obstruction, derailment, damage to track flexibility, and impairment of electrical signs and rail fleet. It is aimed to investigate the strategies and solutions for reducing sand aggregation on railway tracks (including construction of sand passage canals through embankments and modification of the geom...

Restructuring of European railway companies has resulted in creating new subjects within railway systems infrastructure managers (IM) on the one hand and railway operators (RO) on the other. In this paper we examine the efficiency and rank different business strategies of railway infrastructure managers using the combined AHP/DEA method. Different strategies include different number of paths al...

With the progress of power electronic devices in electric railway, harmonics in power systems become increasingly of concern. This paper presents a case study on harmonics in a traction power supply system. The study was based on measurements realized in an electrical drive station using a data acquisition system and a computer. It was analyzed the main power quality indicators: the power facto...

In order to assure the uninterrupted power supply of high speed railway, the reliability assessment of traction substation is essential at the design stage. Based on the system reliability engineering theory, a new system reliability analysis method called the GO-FLOW methodology is applied in the reliability assessment of traction substation of high speed railway. Considering failure and dynam...