This paper presents the locomotive traction controller performance with respect to the track wear under different operation conditions. In particular, an investigation into the dynamic response of a locomotive under changing wheel-rail friction conditions is performed with an aim to determine the effect of controller setting on track wear. Simulation using a full-scale longitudinal-vertical locomotive dynamic model shows that the appropriately designed creep threshold, controller, settings can effectively maintain a high tractive effort while avoiding excessive rail damage due to wear, especially during acceleration under low speed.
Investigation of the impact of locomotive creep control on wear under changing contact conditions
Vehicle system dynamics ; 53 , 5
2015
Article (Journal)
English
Investigation of the impact of locomotive creep control on wear under changing contact conditions
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