Simulation study of a series hybrid propulsion system for a bimodal tram

Author

Bae, Chang Han ; Chang, Seky ; Mock, Jai Kyun ; Lee, Kang Won ; Hwang, Seok Youl

Author_Institution

Korea Railroad Res. Inst., Bimodal Transp. Res. Corps., Uiwang

fYear

2008

fDate

1-3 Dec. 2008

Firstpage

1399

Lastpage

1403

Abstract

A bimodal low-floor tram is being developed to combine the flexibility of a bus with the punctuality of a train. The propulsion system will be a series hybrid type using a set of CNG engine generators and Li-polymer batteries. This paper describes the specifications of the propulsion system in the bimodal tram and how the propulsion system of the bimodal tram can be controlled. The performance of the bimodal tram was investigated using ADVISOR, a computer simulation tool for hybrid vehicles.

Keywords

electric vehicles; engines; propulsion; road vehicles; secondary cells; traction; ADVISOR tool; CNG engine generators; bimodal low-floor tram; compressed natural gas; computer simulation; secondary batteries; series hybrid propulsion system; Automotive engineering; Batteries; Computer simulation; Control systems; Energy management; Engines; Light rail systems; Propulsion; Rail transportation; Traction motors; Bimodal tram; battery; series hybrid propulsion;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Power and Energy Conference, 2008. PECon 2008. IEEE 2nd International

Conference_Location

Johor Bahru

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-2404-7

Electronic_ISBN

978-1-4244-2405-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PECON.2008.4762697

Filename

4762697