Purpose. The main purpose of our work is to develop a method for assessing the heating temperature of the contact area of contact wire with contact strip of pantograph (the contact wire element – the contact strip element of pantograph, in abbreviated form – CWE – CSEP) for parking conditions when preparing the train for the trip with the determination of the maximum current load on given node. Methodology. We proposed to consider the CWE – CSEP contact from the point of view of the classical theory of electrical contact and heating of a homogeneous body. Findings. The features of thermal state of the current collection unit of CWE – CSEP in the conditions of preparing the electric rolling stock for the trip are considered. Within the framework of the study a methodology for assessing the heating temperature of the zone of power sliding contact in the conditions of train preparation for the trip has been developed. The application of the methodology will help reduce the number of burnings through of the contact wire due to the precise choice of the heating/conditioning time of the train for a certain heating/conditioning current when preparing the electric rolling stock for the trip. Originality. It has been established that the reason for burnings through the contact wire in stalls when preparing the train for the trip is the excess of permissible temperature of the power sliding contact as a result of prolonged action of the heating/conditioning current. In contrast to the standard approach for determining the duration of the train heating, the proposed methodology takes into account additional factors, namely, the wear and condition of the contact wire, condition of contact strip of the pantograph. This methodology is based on the classical theory of electrical contact and the theory of heating a homogeneous body, which allows accurate assessment of the thermal state of a power sliding contact, and is convenient enough for use in operating conditions. Practical value. The results of the work are of practical value, since the technology of preparing a train for a trip can be supplemented by calculating the temperature of the CWE – CSEP contact in accordance with the proposed methodology. This will allow applying a set of measures to prevent burnings through of the contact wire in case of possible temperature exceeding the permissible value for a specific train in specific conditions.

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Методика оцінки нагрівання місця контакту контактного проводу із вставкою струмоприймача

The features of the thermal state of the current collection unit «contact wire – contact insert of the current collector» in the conditions of preparation of electric rolling stock for the journey are considered. As part of the study, a methodology has been developed for estimating the heating temperature of the power sliding contact zone in the conditions of train preparation for journey. Application of the method will help to reduce the number of «burnouts» of the contact wire due to the exact selection of the heating/cooling time of the train for a certain heating/conditioning current when preparing the electric rolling stock for the journey.It was established that the cause of the «burns» of the contact wire in the parking lots when preparing the train dispatch is the excess of the permissible temperature of the power sliding contact as a result of the prolonged action of the heating/conditioning current. The standard approach for determining the duration of heating is based on the average values of the loads on the system and therefore does not take into account some factors, for example, the state of the contact wire, the state of the contact insert of the current collector, the number of cars in the train, and so on. The proposed technique is based on the classical theory of electrical contact and the theory of heating a homogeneous body, which makes it possible to accurately assess the thermal state of the power sliding contact and convenient enough for use in operating conditions.The results of the work are of practical value, since the technology of preparing a train for dispatch can be supplemented by calculating the contact temperature «contact wire element – contact insert element» in accordance with the proposed methodology. This will allow for a specific train in specific conditions to apply a set of measures to prevent «burnout» of the contact wire in the event of a possible temperature exceeding the permissible value.

Development of a Method of Calculating the Temperature of a Survey Assembly When Preparing a Train Dispatch

The paper presents the results of bench tests of wear resistance of contact inserts of current collector runners made of «ROMANIT-UVLSh» material and their effect on the wear of the copper contact wire is evaluated. This material is a composite with a high content of electrically conductive lubricants capable of forming a thin conductive transition layer in a friction pair. Low temperature in the contact zone, indirectly, indicates a low transition resistance and high energy performance of the sliding contact, and low wear of the contact wire confirms its high tribological and mechanical properties. The use of contact inserts runner’s current collectors made from this material is possible, both in alternating and direct current and can provide higher technical and economic indicators in comparison with traditional materials.

Ustymenko Dmytro

Papers

Development of a Method of Calculating the Temperature of a Survey Assembly When Preparing a Train Dispatch

Nanostructures in the Formation of the Properties of High-Current Sliding Electrical Contacts on the Electric Rolling Stock