Review of pantograph and catenary interaction

doi:10.1007/s11465-018-0494-x

Front. Mech. Eng.

2018, Vol. 13

Issue (2) : 311-322 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11465-018-0494-x

REVIEW ARTICLE

Review of pantograph and catenary interaction

Weihua ZHANG, Dong ZOU(

), Mengying TAN, Ning ZHOU, Ruiping LI, Guiming MEI

State Key Laboratory of Traction Power, Southwest Jiao Tong University, Chengdu 610031, China

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Abstract

The application of electrified railway directly promotes relevant studies on pantograph-catenary interaction. With the increase of train running speed, the operating conditions for pantograph and catenary have become increasingly complex. This paper reviews the related achievements contributed by groups and institutions around the world. This article specifically focuses on three aspects: The dynamic characteristics of the pantograph and catenary components, the systems’ dynamic properties, and the environmental influences on the pantograph-catenary interaction. In accordance with the existing studies, future research may prioritize the task of identifying the mechanism of contact force variation. This kind of study can be carried out by simplifying the pantograph-catenary interaction into a moving load problem and utilizing the theory of matching mechanical impedance. In addition, developing a computational platform that accommodates environmental interferences and multi-field coupling effects is necessary in order to further explore applications based on fundamental studies.

Keywords electrified railway pantograph and catenary interaction contact force variation moving load problem mechanical impedance multi-field

Corresponding Author(s): Dong ZOU

Just Accepted Date: 03 January 2018 Online First Date: 30 January 2018 Issue Date: 19 March 2018

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Weihua ZHANG,Dong ZOU,Mengying TAN, et al. Review of pantograph and catenary interaction[J]. Front. Mech. Eng., 2018, 13(2): 311-322.

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Fig.1 Three basic mechanics problems in high-speed railway [¹]

Fig.2 Different catenary systems. (a) Simple catenary; (b) stitched catenary

Fig.3 Different types of pantograph. (a) Diamond pantograph-ATR90; (b) T-type pantograph-Shinkansen Serie 500; (c) four-bar linkage pantograph-SSS400

Fig.4 Comparison of catenary stiffness between dropper models with and without slackening

Fig.5 Temperature-induced tension decreasing in the catenary and the solution. (a) Messenger wire’s tension versus temperature; (b) messenger wire supporting pulleys

Fig.6 Variable stiffness device for pantograph suspension. (a) Collector equipped with a variable stiffness device; (b) estimation of the compliance

Fig.7 Contact loss ratio versus catenary irregularities, considering different kinds of collector. (a) Different type of current collectors; (b) elastic deformation effects of current collectors to pantograph-catenary interaction

Fig.8 Rayleigh curve fits for all investigated catenary sections of Soknedal, Melhus, and Vålåsjø. (a) Ambient; (b) post-passage

Fig.9 Wave propagating pattern in the catenary uplift contour and a local displacement history

Fig.10 Periodical variation of the contact force standard deviation of the rear pantograph

Fig.11 Vortex contour after pantograph at 350 km/h

Fig.12 Pantograph PEGASUS for Shinkansen. (a) PEGASUS; (b) schematic for flow control technology (unit: mm)

Fig.13 Aerodynamic coefficients of the collector section profile. (a) Drag coefficient; (b) lift coefficient

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