Improving the theory for calculating the rational modes of traction electrical equipment

Abstract

Research shows that the existing theory and methods for calculating rational operating modes of traction electrical equipment do not provide a sufficient level of adequacy under real operating conditions of urban electric transport, which is due to the high complexity of the processes and the lack of a sufficiently developed methodology for their interpretation in industry theory. The purpose of the study was researching the process of electric traction as a result of transformation electrical energy in purposeful mechanical movement of electric rolling stock with the implementation of all technological conditions of production and technical system of urban electric transport. The scientific hypothesis that the modes of operation of electric traction equipment as part of an automated electric drive of the rolling stock of urban electric transport are formed under the influence of a complexly organized technological process of electric traction and are the topological basis of its structure is theoretically substantiated. The main result of the research is the formulated theoretical system which allows us to present the process of electric traction as a system consisting of five levels that are in hierarchical relations and solve each specific problem of building the movement of electric transport. Such an approach will contribute to the development of theory and methods for calculating rational operating modes of traction electrical equipment of urban electric transport, the improvement of the energy efficiency of which is the actual scientific problem.