The development of a fuzzy controller for tractive effort of a resistor technology locomotive

Abstract

The application of a rule based fuzzy controller, implementing human skill and experience to control tractive effort of a resistor technology locomotive, is presented. The fuzzy controller aims to smoothly and safely accelerate the train from standstill. The controller provides the operational consistency and feedback functions required for improved protection of the traction motors, locomotives, rails and load. A simulation model for the locomotive and load is included