Wheel/rail interaction is a major source of railway noise. A low-noise wheel structure is developed and its effect on noise reduction is investigated. This low-noise wheel employs a rubber material inserted into the steel rim or mounted on the wheel surface. The low-noise wheel has low stiffness and a high-damping ratio compared to a solid wheel. Measurement shows that it reduces rolling and squealing. It turns out that a subway line with the proposed wheel could reduce its interior noise level by 4–5 dB(A) and vehicle vibration level by 7–8 dB. While the proposed structure seems promising in noise reduction for railway vehicles, the endurance and cost effectiveness of the low-noise wheel are yet to be verified. 相似文献
A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is a vehicle that combines a conventional propulsion system with an on-board rechargeable
energy storage system to achieve better fuel economy than a conventional vehicle HEVs do not have limited ranges like battery
electric vehicles, which use batteries charged by an external source. The different propulsion power systems may have common
subsystems or components. The objective of this study is to compare the fuel economies of a conventional step van, a series
hybrid electric step van (HESV), and a parallel HESV by calculating the fuel consumption using the ADVISOR software by NREL.
We also showed the results of the vehicles in different driving cycles including the Central Business District bus cycles,
the New York City Cycle, and the US EPA City and Highway cycles. 相似文献
The regenerative braking system of the Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) is a key technology that can improve fuel efficiency
by 20∼50%, depending on motor size. In the regenerative braking system, the electronically controlled brake subsystem that
directs the braking forces into four wheels independently is indispensable. This technology is currently found in the Electronic
Stability Program (ESP) and in Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC). As braking technologies progress toward brake-by-wire systems,
the development of Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB) systems will be very important in the improvement of both fuel consumption
and vehicle safety. This paper investigates the modeling and simulation of EMB systems for HEVs. The HEV powertrain was modeled
to include the internal combustion engine, electric motor, battery and transmission. The performance simulation for the regenerative
braking system of the HEV was performed using MATLAB/Simulink. The control performance of the EMB system was evaluated via
the simulation of the regenerative braking of the HEV during various driving conditions. 相似文献
Most of the research on safety belt systems has involved crash simulation that only considered a dynamic human model. However,
belt routing analysis, usually known as comfort level estimation, is also an important factor in safety belt design, considering
that serious injuries of the abdominal region result from the infiltration of a belt into the neck or the chest. Thus, safety
belt evaluations using kinematic human models are also needed. In this paper, a belt fit simulation method is suggested. Using
the proposed process, both comfort and safety analyses can be performed under the same conditions continuously, and thus the
safety belt design parameters, such as the location of anchor points, dummy posture and etc., can be evaluated. In conclusion,
this computer process enables a belt system design to reduce injuries. 相似文献
In this paper, a theoretical approach is suggested for predicting the structural performances and weight reduction rate of
a car body with a box-type section when its material is substituted with a lightweight material for weight saving. For the
material substitution design of a car body for rolling stock, bending, axial, and twisting deformations should be considered
at constant stiffness and strength conditions. To compare the weight reduction effects on different material applications,
some new indices were derived from a structural performance point of view. The derived indices provide good measures to estimate
weight reduction by material substitution design and can be effectively applied to the conceptual design of a car body. 相似文献
In this study, a parallel flow condenser and laminated evaporator for an automotive air-conditioning system were modified
to improve performance. Gas-liquid separation type condensers, in which the condenser and receiver drier are integrated, and
one-tank laminated type evaporators were developed, and their performances were investigated experimentally using HFC-134a.
Heat transfer characteristics in the condenser are examined by means of air temperature, air velocity entering the condenser
and inlet pressure of the refrigerant; heat transfer characteristics in the evaporator are examined by means of air temperature,
relative humidity, flow rate of air, outlet pressure of refrigerant and superheat. Pressure drops for both evaporator and
condenser are also measured, and correlations for pressure drop are derived for the condenser and evaporator, respectively.
Air velocity and mass flow rate of the refrigerant have a significant effect on the overall heat transfer coefficient, and
flow pass is not significantly influenced by the cooling capacity of the condenser. The overall heat transfer coefficient
of the evaporator increases as air flow rate, air temperature and relative humidity increases. 相似文献
A double-quenching (D/Q) process is proposed for heat-treating high carbon-chromium bearing steels to improve the fatigue
properties through refinement of the microstructure. The new heat treatment method has two steps: The first step is a nitrocarburizing
process that results in high surface hardness and lowers the transformation temperature. The second step is the same as in
the conventional quenching process but can be conducted at a considerably lower temperature than in conventional quenching.
The microstructure in the material that is caused by the D/Q heat treatment is much finer than in the conventional Q/T (quenching
and tempering) process. In order to quantify the performance of the proposed heat-treatment process, various mechanical property
tests are carried out. The rolling contact fatigue life of double-quenched bearing steels was eight times higher than in bearing
steels that were treated by conventional Q/T. 相似文献
Within the frame of a Sino-German Joint Research Program, two cruises of “R/V Dong Fang Hong 2” were carried out in September–October 1998 and April–May 1999, respectively, to understand the dynamics of nutrients in the Bohai. Nutrient species (NO3−, NO2−, NH4+, PO43− and SiO32−) are determined colorimetrically on board for five anchor and 30 grid stations. In situ incubation experiments are performed to determine planktonic nutrient uptake and benthic exchange flux. Nutrient concentrations display short-term variability and seasonal change in the Bohai, with higher levels in shallow coastal waters than in the Central Bohai. The influence of riverine discharge on nutrient levels can be seen from salinity isopleths, nutrient distribution and species ratios. Near-bottom (nb) waters have similar nutrient concentrations as to the surface waters in the Central Bohai, whereas stratification takes place in the Bohai Strait and North Yellow Sea. In situ incubation experiments provide evidence that the uptake ratio (i.e. N, P) by phytoplankton is proportional to the ratios among nutrient species in ambient waters. Based on the data of this study and previously publications, a preliminary estimate of nutrient budgets via riverine input and atmospheric deposition is established. The results indicate that atmospheric deposition gains importance over rivers in delivering nutrients into the Bohai and sustain the new production, following recent decrease in riverine inflow caused by drought periods in North China and damming practices. A historical review of nutrient data indicates that concentrations of nitrogen increase and phosphorus and silica decrease in the Central Bohai over last 40 years. This potentially has an important influence on the health of ecosystem in Bohai (e.g. food web and community structure), though further study is needed to examine the scenario in more detail. 相似文献
Much of the literature in recent years has examined the vulnerability of transportation networks. To identify appropriate and operational measures of nodal centrality using connectivity in the case of heavy rail systems, this paper presents a set of comprehensive measures in the form of a Degree of Nodal Connection (DNC) index. The DNC index facilitates a reevaluation of nodal criticality among distinct types of transfer stations in heavy rail networks that present a number of multiple lines between stations. Specifically, a new classification of transfer stations—mandatory transfer, non-mandatory transfer, and end transfer—and a new measure for linkages—link degree and total link degree—introduces the characteristics of heavy rail networks when we accurately expose the vulnerability of a node. The concept of partial node failure is also introduced and compare the results of complete node failure scenarios. Four local and global indicators of network vulnerability are derived from the DNC index to assess the vulnerability of major heavy rail networks in the United States. Results indicate that the proposed DNC indexes can inform decision makers or network planners as they explore and compare the resilience of multi-hubs and multi-line networks in a comprehensive but accurate manner regardless of their network sizes.