On-track tests of active vertical suspension on a passenger train

The classic way to design the suspension of a rail vehicle is to use passive elements such as dampers and springs; however, as sensors and actuators are getting more affordable and reliable, their potential benefit in the suspension system is increasingly studied. Active suspension can be used to keep ride comfort at an acceptable level or even improve it, while allowing tougher operation conditions or usage of lighter carbodies. Tougher conditions could be interpreted as higher speed or lower track quality, and lighter carbody means higher level of elastic vibrations. This paper is focused on the implementation and tests of active vertical suspension on the secondary suspension of a high-speed passenger electric multiple unit using hydraulic actuators and the skyhook method as the controller. Results from on-track tests indicate large ride comfort improvements.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2015.1015429
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission of Taylor & Francis.
• Authors:
  • Qazizadeh, Alireza
  • Persson, Rickard
  • Stichel, Sebastian
• Publication Date: 2015-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 798-811
• Serial:
  • Vehicle System Dynamics
  • Volume: 53
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • ISSN: 0042-3114
  • EISSN: 1744-5159
  • Serial URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/nvsd20/current

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Active suspension systems; Actuators; High speed rail; Passenger comfort; Passenger trains; Riding qualities
• Subject Areas: Passenger Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment; I92: Vehicle Comfort;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01562547
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 30 2015 9:23AM