Energy-efficient and cost-effective methods of driving trains under the conditions of development of the electricity market

The article for the first time considers the possibilities for the organization of cost-effective rail transportation on electrified section in terms of the functioning of the Ukrainian balancing electricity market. It is formulated the complex task of choosing effective mechanisms of purchase and sale on the electricity market on the basis of contracts for the implementation of markets “for the day ahead”, as well as for the appointment of parameters and tariffs of the intraday market. The authors presented the models and results of calculations of optimum modes of trains’ driving, which are calculated for various criteria of efficiency taking into account the cost of the consumed active and reactive electric energy. The technique of tariff formation for purchase of electricity on the balancing market was proposed

Stress-strain state analysis of the leading car body of DPKr-2 diesel train under action of design and operational loads

Purpose.Provision of strength and durability of the main structural element of DPKr-2 diesel train -the leading car body. Methodology. A spatial solid-state 3-D model of the body is built and durability calculations are carried out concerning action of loads stipulated by regulatory documents operating in Ukraine. In particular, the following main estimated modes are considered: mode 1 – a notional safety mode which takes into account the possibility of considerable longitudinal forces arising during shunting movements, transportation and accidental collision; mode 2 – an operational mode which takes into account forces acting on a train during acceleration to constructional speed, coasting or braking from this speed while passing a curve. Results. Based on the results of theoretical and experimental studies a conclusion has been made that the leading car body construction of DPKr-2 diesel train meets the requirements of regulatory documents regarding strength and durability. Practical relevance. A complex of calculation and experimental work concerning assessment of stress-strain state of the leading car body of DPKr-2 diesel train under action of design and operational loads allowed the creation of construction which meets not only operational requirements but also strength and durability ones