Title :
Technologies for increased energy efficiency in railway systems
Author :
Gunselmann, Walter
Author_Institution :
Siemens AG, Erlangen
Abstract :
This article gives an overview of the various possibilities of increased energy efficiency in electrical railway systems. Not only the power systems in the main traction circuit are emphasized, but also efficient solutions arising from auxiliary-optimization, reduced weight of the vehicles, aerodynamics and efficient rail automation. The main focus is on the application of energy storage in traction systems. The stationary installation in substations is described and the advantages demonstrated in a number of applications using different main strategies. A wide and varied range of benefits arise from the typical application situation
Keywords :
energy conservation; energy storage; railway engineering; traction; aerodynamics; auxiliary-optimization; electrical railway systems; energy efficiency; energy storage; rail automation; stationary installation; substations; traction circuit; Carbon dioxide; Costs; Energy consumption; Energy efficiency; Energy management; Energy storage; Rail transportation; Technology management; Uniform resource locators; Vehicles; Energy storage; Energy system management; Rail vehicle; Supercapacitor; Sustainable system/technology;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics and Applications, 2005 European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Dresden
Print_ISBN :
90-75815-09-3
DOI :
10.1109/EPE.2005.219712
