The reduction of energy consumption of rail vehicles with aerodynamic optimization

Rising energy prices and the vital necessity to reduce CO2 emissions to address climate change are factors that are encouraging Bombardier to focus on rail vehicle aerodynamic performance. In the development of ZEFIRO, Bombardier’s latest high-speed train, the need for leading edge aerodynamics has been critical. At high speeds, aerodynamic performance gains greater significance as drag more markedly impacts energy consumption, yet optimization of aerodynamic drag in isolation can compromise safety related considerations such as vehicle wake and cross-wind stability.

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• Authors:
  • Orellano A
  • Schober M
  • Lewis D
• Conference:
  • AusRAIL PLUS 2011, Customer Relations and Innovation, 22-24 November 2011, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
• Publication Date: 2011

Media Info

• Pagination: 8p. ; PDF
• Monograph Title: AusRAIL PLUS 2011, customer relations and innovation, 22-24 November 2011, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Energy consumption; High speed vehicles; Technology
• ATRI Terms: Design; Energy consumption; High speed; Technology
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01545120
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Nov 25 2014 10:19AM