Dnipropetrovsk National University of Railway Transport named after Academician V. Lazaryan

About: Dnipropetrovsk National University of Railway Transport named after Academician V. Lazaryan is a education organization based out in Dnipro, Ukraine. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Track (rail transport) & Bogie. The organization has 736 authors who have published 655 publications receiving 1468 citations. The organization is also known as: Institute of Railway Transport Engineers.

Mathematical modeling of heating of coal particle within the space between electrodes of arc-heating reactor

Abstract: A mathematical model of heating of coal particles that move in the initial section of a submerged gas jet within the space between electrodes of reaction chamber of arc-heating reactor is created. The model takes into account convective heat transfer and heat transfer by radiation from a sphere (particle) – circle (anode) system. The temperatures of particles on mechanical trajectory are obtained depending on particle diameters and the initial coordinate of nozzle leaving.

Study of operational parameters of track profile estimation on the bandwidth of the railways

Abstract: Purpose. Obtaining suitable indicators for profile track classification (combining a diversity of its individual elements) to enhance the bandwidth of plots. Methodology. Analysis was done with polygon profiles. Rectified profile of each plot was grouped by the steepness of the elements within the increment of 1-2 % . For each plot was determined magnitude of the estimated rise and medium-sized rise on the working part of the profile. Longitudinal profiles were classified into four types by the magnitude of the proportion of light elements profile and estimated rises. Classification criteria are given for these four types of profiles with additional breakdown of each type into subgroups depending on the magnitude of the estimated rise. Findings. Researches proved that the maximum speed increasing on falls reduces the magnitude of the average fall and increases the proportion of the working profile. To test the proposed classification of profiles juxtaposition of freight trains time motion, calculated for real plots and by the corresponding typical profiles was carried out. Originality. S implifying the calculations significantly, prevailing methods for assess profile track do not provide the full and accurate representation of the actual character impact of profile track at important tractional-operational and operational indicators. Conventional schemes do not accurately reflect the actual structure of track profiles, and therefore the use of them for concrete calculations can lead to wrong conclusions. Therefore, this classification of longitudinal profiles of the railway network becomes more important, which allow refer railway lines to a particular class upon longitudinal profile on the base of simple classifications marks and therefore use the tractional-operational calculations made for typical profiles in respect of certain lines. Practical value. Grouping of all explored plots by magnitude of average rise in the working part of the profile and analysis of the profile structure that is relevant to average rise, revealed that the proposed value of k is a simple, stable and specific indicator for the classification of the profile plot.

Use efficiency of dynamic stabilizer in the post-repair period of railways in Ukraine

Abstract: Purpose. To analyze the interaction forces of the track and rolling stock at application of dynamic stabilizers, as well as the determination of the area, on which the track stabilization is necessary not only according to the technical indices but also according to the economic ones. Methodology . To achieve the research purpose the methods of analysis of material flows, peculiar to the places that need applications of dynamic stabilizers on railway transport tracks are used. Findings. Researches of relatively economic efficiency of dynamic stabilizers application, which were conducted by scientists during the last years, do not spread to comparison of cost of works on the track stabilizing and losses of railway for period of running. During the running period the trains move with a limited speed that causes corresponding financial losses. Speed limitation result in the both the motion time increase and in some occasions in the heavy consumption of fuel and energy resources. The more intensive track discord and expenses increase for its maintenance are observed in the sections of braking and acceleration immediately in front of and after the areas of limitation. The methodology relative to the estimation of economic efficiency of dynamic stabilizers application after completion of track repairs for the areas of Ukrainian railways with different operational conditions was developed. This methodology includes the losses calculation of railroad, which are predefined by extra motion time, heavy consumption of fuel and energy resources and charges for current maintenance. Originality . The methodology of cost effectiveness evaluating of the dynamic stabilizers application in the post-repair period was developed. Such an approach would allow one to take the rational decisions taking into account the features of the track sections, which were reconstructed. Practical value. The obtained results will rationally assign the works on the dynamic track alignment accounting the operational characteristics of the railway sections and the economic feasibility of the planned works completion .

The influence of the main parameters of train traffic volume on total profits of railways

Abstract: Purpose. The paper is aimed to influence analysis of parameters such as the number of trains on the section and the length of freight trains, the total profit of the railway and determination of total profit of Prydniprovsk railway for major parts of the trains handling; the determination of the specific rate of return on 1 kilometer operational length of each individual link in the rail network. Methodology. To achieve this goal the simulation models of the sections of railway polygon and the simulation of cargo trains have been developed. On the basis of obtained results the dependence of the main parameters of train traffic and their impact on the overall profit of the railway was determined. Findings . On the basis of the conducted studies the functions operating costs for each section were developed to determine the optimal routes crossing of trains and choice of rational parameters. The operating costs, revenue, total profit of railways and certain impact parameters of train traffic volume on the economic performance of railway transport were calculated with their help. It is determined that freight trains, length 53-56 of a conventional car is optimal to pass and loading area should be 75-85% of the available crossing capacity. Taking into account given results, the electrification of the sections with diesel traction (due to the significant cost of diesel fuel) is the priority development of railway transport at the possible increase in size of the movement. Originality. Authors have improved the technology of determining the total profits of railways on the basis of variables train traffic volumes. For the first time the specific rate of profit on the 1 kilometer operational length of the section depending on the size of the average daily traffic is identified and proposed to use to determine the investment attractiveness of the railways. The simulation models of individual sections of the real train polygon at Prydniprovsk railway were developed. Practical value. Using the developed simulation models will allow calculating the economic benefits from increased daily train traffic volume in analytical way. Implementation of models will help to identify factors that affect the railway profit on separate sections of the trains crossing by determining the specific rate of profit.

Unified parallel algorithm and programming complex of optimal planning of non-uniform flows in the networks

Abstract: Purpose. The purpose of the article is to develop a universal unified parallel synchronous algorithm for the implementation of tasks for calculation of maximum one- and multicommodity flows, as well as the creation of a software complex that provides the formation of surface graph models of flows and performs optimal planning of non-uniform flows in transport and other networks. Methodology. The paper investigates the possibilities of previously created and comprehensively verified heuristic parallel synchronous algorithm for calculating maximum one- and multicommodity flows in the networks, establishes its potential limitations, and determines additional advanced procedures that transform the algorithm into a universal parallel algorithm. The proposed parallel synchronous algorithm uses a width-first search strategy while simultaneously identifying possible paths of flows through the network with an estimation of their throughput. Herewith the possibility of analyzing several incremental flows across the network in one iteration was studied. Findings. The article proposes a universal unified parallel synchronous algorithm for calculating maximum flows in networks and develops a unified procedure and software package for planning of non-uniform as well as competitive flows in transport and other networks. The developed software complex implements the problems of formation of surface graph models of networks, for which the problem of optimal planning of non-uniform and competitive multicriteria flows in transport networks is solved. Originality. The article develops a new universal unified parallel synchronous algorithm and procedure for the calculation of optimal uniform, multicommodity and competitive flows in transport networks. Practical value . The practical value of the obtained results is determined by the universal capabilities and efficiency of the procedure for planning non-uniform flows in the networks based on the application of a new parallel synchronous algorithm, as well as the developed software complex, which provides the ability to solve the problems of analysis and planning of uniform and multicommodity flows in transport networks, as well as the implementation of calculation tasks of competitive models of transport and information flows formation. The software complex has a built-in editor of interactive network modeling and a toolbar, which provides both creation of new and downloading existing graphs of networks from the modeling libraries, preservation of optimum flows in the network in the form of an image and a text file, output of errors when working with the program.