Project
OPTICON - Tool to aid decision-making in the optimization of the electric consumption of railway systems based on the flow of vehicles and infrastructure
Funding origin:
Spain
Funding sources:
Spanish State Research Agency (AEI)
STRIA Roadmaps:
Smart mobility and services (SMO)
Transport mode:
Rail
Transport sectors:
Passenger transport
Freight transport
Duration:
Start date: 01/01/2015,
End date: 31/12/2018
Status: Finished
Funding details:
Total cost:
€889 905
Overview
Objectives:
The aim of this project was to develop a decision making support tool for railway and infrastructure operators to optimize the electricity consumption of the system. To address the objective a software capable of simulating a complete rail network in terms of energy consumption was developed. This software would be able to give a response to the following questions: Which electricity supply contract is more suitable?, Which driving method reduces electricity consumption while maintaining the quality of service?, What return time does it have to have in order to introduce an ATP or a converter change?
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