DESIGN IMPROVEMENT OF THE LOCOMOTIVE RUNNING GEARS

• Main Authors: S. V. Myamlin, L. O. Neduzha
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dnipro National University of Railway Transport named after Academician V. Lazaryan 2013-09-01
• Series: Nauka ta progres transportu
• Subjects: main locomotive construction; body; running parts; bogie; communication; oblique thrust; traction forces
• Online Access: http://stp.diit.edu.ua/article/view/17977/16905

Purpose. To determine the dynamic qualities of the mainline freight locomotives characterizing the safe motion in tangent and curved track sections at all operational speeds, one needs a whole set of studies, which includes a selection of the design scheme, development of the corresponding mathematical model of the locomotive spatial fluctuations, construction of the computer calculation program, conducting of the theoretical and then experimental studies of the new designs. In this case, one should compare the results with existing designs. One of the necessary conditions for the qualitative improvement of the traction rolling stock is to define the parameters of its running gears. Among the issues related to this problem, an important place is occupied by the task of determining the locomotive dynamic properties on the stage of projection, taking into account the selected technical solutions in the running gear design. Methodology. The mathematical modeling studies are carried out by the numerical integration method of the dynamic loading for the mainline locomotive using the software package «Dynamics of Rail Vehicles » («DYNRAIL»). Findings. As a result of research for the improvement of locomotive running gear design it can be seen that the creation of the modern locomotive requires from engineers and scientists the realization of scientific and technical solutions. The solutions enhancing design speed with simultaneous improvement of the traction, braking and dynamic qualities to provide a simple and reliable design, especially the running gear, reducing the costs for maintenance and repair, low initial cost and operating costs for the whole service life, high traction force when starting, which is as close as possible to the ultimate force of adhesion, the ability to work in multiple traction mode and sufficient design speed. Practical Value. The generalization of theoretical, scientific and methodological, experimental studies aimed at further improvement of the running parts for the mainline locomotives of promising designs is urgent for improving the rolling stock design. The observed improvements of the design features of the running gear elements for some types of the modern mainline locomotives, providing the necessary dynamic parameters of the vehicle movement are relevant; they have the practical value and can be used for further developments.