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Tool to aid decision-making in the optimization of the electric consumption of railway systems based on the flow of vehicles and infrastructure

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
Spain
Funding sources:
Spanish State Research Agency (AEI)
STRIA Roadmaps:
Smart mobility and services (SMO)
Smart mobility and services
Transport mode:
Rail
Rail
Transport sectors:
Passenger transport
Passenger transport
Freight 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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