Murray-Smith, D.J. (2018) Development of an inverse simulation method for the analysis of train performance. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, 232(5), pp. 1295-1308. (doi: 10.1177/0954409717720349)
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Abstract
Conventional methods of computer-based simulation allow prediction of output variables, often as a function of time, for a given model of a physical system for a given set of initial conditions and input variables. In the case of train performance simulation models, the possible output variables include train speed or distance travelled, both expressed as functions of time. The corresponding input variables, also expressed as functions of time, are the tractive force or power levels for given train characteristics and route information such as gradients, track curvature and speed restrictions. Inverse simulation methods, on the other hand, allow selected model variables (such as the tractive force at any time instant) to be found from other specified model variables applied as input (such as the train speed or distance travelled versus time) for a given set of route conditions and train characteristics. The specific inverse simulation method presented in the paper is based on feedback principles. Illustrative results are used to verify this inverse simulation approach for train performance applications, and further cases are used to show that the inverse formulation provides an insight that is different from that obtained using more conventional forward simulation techniques.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Keywords: | Train performance, simulation, inverse model, feedback, control engineering. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Murray-Smith, Professor David |
| Authors: | Murray-Smith, D.J. |
| Subjects: | Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Computer software T Technology > TF Railroad engineering and operation T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering |
| Journal Name: | Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit |
| Journal Abbr.: | Proc IMechE Part F: J Rail and Rapid Transit |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| ISSN: | 0954-4097 |
| ISSN (Online): | 2041-3017 |
| Published Online: | 14 July 2017 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2017 IMechE |
| First Published: | First published in Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit 2017 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy |
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