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Mechatronic innovations for future running gear |
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In recent years there have been growing efforts from mechatronics to study active suspension technologies for railways based on sensors, controllers and actuators. Mechatronics could revolutionize suspension technologies and considerably reduce train weight.
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Technology field: Mass reduction
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General information
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General criteria
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Environmental criteria
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Economic criteria
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Application outside railway sector (this technology is railway specific)
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Overall rating
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Overall potential: very promising |
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Time horizon: long-term |
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Active running gear could in long-term perspective revolutionize the design and layout of rolling stock with beneficial consequences for train mass, energy efficiency, noise reduction etc. Although this lane of development is marked by many uncertainties, intensive R&D efforts seem justified. |
date created: 2002-10-09 |
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© UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
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