Application of alternative drive systems in modern special-purpose rail vehicles

Abstract

In response to the market demand for modern special-purpose rail vehicles, an overview of the rolling stock available on the European and world markets was developed, along with an analysis of the scope of works they performed. The need for new alternative forms of propulsion in line with the development directions, taking into account EU and national environmental goals, was discussed. The paper presents a design of a proprietary modern special-purpose vehicle with an alternative drive. It discusses it compared to other special-purpose vehicles regarding their parameters and the viability of different drive systems, including hydrogen fuel cells.

Selection of energy storage systems for a special purpose rail vehicle based on simulation analysis

“…The simulation relied on the CBTK formula for multiple units and the Röckel formula for calculating the resistance in the track curvature in a similar process as described in previous research [3]. The intended vehicle specifications were also listed (Table 1), and the selection and implementation of its drive system was discussed in previous research [8,25]. The three performed simulation drives were labeled as drives 1, 2, and 3 for the three vehicle variants having 400 Ah, 600 Ah, and 800 Ah capacity battery systems, respectively.…”