Semi-Active Control of Independently Rotating Wheels in Railway Vehicles

Mei, TX; Li, Hong; Zaeim, Atousa; Dai, Huanyun

Abstract

This paper presents an in-depth analysis of steering and guidance problems of independently rotating wheels (IRWs) in railway vehicles and provides an engineering insight of the possibilities for passive and/or semi-active control possibilities that do not require expensive full active systems. The theoretical development is then supported in the study by carrying out a comprehensive performance evaluation in comparison with a full active control. The study demonstrates that the independently rotating wheelset may be effectively controlled via semi-active approaches to provide the wheelsets with the necessary steering on curves and self-centring ability on straight track with irregularities with performance comparable with full active systems.

Citation

Mei, T., Li, H., Zaeim, A., & Dai, H. (2024). Semi-Active Control of Independently Rotating Wheels in Railway Vehicles. Vehicle System Dynamics, 62(10), 2686-2702. https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2023.2300278

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 19, 2023
• Online Publication Date: Jan 4, 2024
• Publication Date: Jan 4, 2024
• Deposit Date: Nov 20, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 26, 2024
• Journal: Vehicle System Dynamics
• Print ISSN: 0042-3114
• Electronic ISSN: 1744-5159
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 62
• Issue: 10
• Pages: 2686-2702
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00423114.2023.2300278