This paper analyzes the problem of occurrence and development of fatigue processes in the insulation of traction motors of autonomous locomotives. Factors causing destruction (cracking, delamination, occurrence of voids) of insulation in operation have been studied in the course of the research. Three characteristic stress cycles (reversible, repetitive, random) were described to make fatigue failure predictions. Outcomes of investigations of temperature conditions of windings of electric machines of diesel locomotives show that during operation the insulation experiences variable thermomechanical stresses. Received data can be recommended to take into account during the creation of new electric machines for diesel locomotives, as well as during the operation and resource recovery of already existing ones.
The article considers the possibility of using the finite element method for strength calculations of nodes and parts of modern locomotives. There are examples of solid-state models construction of bogie frames in SolidWorks software package. Developed finite-element models allow determining the tense-strained state of the elements of the crew part of locomotives. The final outcome of modeling is the construction of stress distribution diagrams in the locomotive bogie frame. The data obtained as a result of finite-element modeling can be recommended for use when creating new modern units of locomotives as well as for modernizing and increasing the reliability of existing.
In recent years, the production of locomotives in our country has increased significantly. At the same time, a lot of efforts are made to increase the power, reliability and efficiency of their work. One of the key components of any locomotive is electric traction machines, which are usually designed to the limit in order to obtain maximum torque and power density in the limited space of the rolling stock. Previously, this problem was solved by increasing the electromagnetic properties of materials, thermal conductivity of insulating materials. However, this path has exhausted the possibilities for increasing the efficiency of traction electric machines. As the design of traction electric machines improves, their level of functionality, reliability and durability increases, electric traction systems become more relevant and important for reducing the cost of materials, maintenance and ensuring traffic safety. The insulation state of the windings of traction electric machines mainly determines their reliability and performance, affects the service life and the cost of maintenance. Therefore, when designing a traction electric machine, it is important to take into account all operational factors that determine the optimal service life of a locomotive. The article discusses the effect of thermomechanical stresses in the insulation of traction electric machines on their reliability and durability.
This article analyzes the problem of increasing the reliability of AC traction electric machines installed on traction rolling stock. In the course of the study, a finite element model of thermal processes was built, and the thermal state of an asynchronous traction motor (ATED) of a diesel locomotive was studied in the Solid Works program. The basic method for studying thermal processes in ATED was the finite element method (FEM), as well as the basic equations of heat transfer and the theory of heating a multicomponent solid. The constructed finite element model of the ATED rotor of a diesel locomotive makes it possible to determine the dependence of the temperature values of the rotor elements on the current flowing through them. The obtained values of the temperature distribution of the ATED squirrel-cage rotor are recommended to be taken into account in the design, manufacture and testing of AC electric machines of diesel locomotives.
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