Multidisciplinary design optimization of pantograph-catenary systems

随着对高效、可靠和经济高效的城市交通解决方案的需求增加，轨道交通行业正面临着下一代公共交通系统的重大挑战。为了开发这些现代网络，铁路建模和仿真已被建议作为产生可靠的，最佳的组件和系统级设计的主要方法。拟议的研究将执行三项主要任务，以超越当前商业和学术软件的标准和能力：（1）配电架空线路部件的轨道系统建模，包括受电弓、架空接触系统及其动态相互作用，（2）配电部件的扩展和参数化，包括线性、非线性和空气动力学效应，以及（3）受电弓、架空线路配置及其相互作用的部件级和系统级优化。所有这三项任务都力求应对过境系统发展方面的下一个重大挑战，并在该领域的全球最先进研究的基础上再接再厉。本研究的主要目标是创建先进的建模，算法，开发新的计算工具，并解决复杂的，现实世界的弓网系统的行业问题。该合作伙伴关系将包括一个为期四年的项目，其中包括五名全日制研究生和SNC-Lavalin多伦多工程办公室的几个现场实习机会，为HQP（高素质人员）提供一个由领先教授和行业专家指导的独特机会。

The rail and transit industry is facing significant challenges for next generation public transportation systems as demand for efficient, reliable, and cost effective urban mobility solutions increases. In order to develop these modern networks, rail modeling and simulation has been suggested as the leading method to produce reliable, optimum component and system-level designs. The proposed research will perform three main tasks, to exceed the standards and capability of current commercial and academic software: (1) rail systems modeling of power distribution overhead line components including pantographs, the overhead contact system, and their dynamic interaction, (2) expansion and parameterization of power distribution components including linear, non-linear, and aerodynamic effects, and (3) component and system-level optimization of pantographs, overhead line configurations, and their interaction. All three tasks seek to address the next major challenges in transit system development and build upon the global state-of-the-art research in the field. The primary objectives of this research are to create advanced modeling, algorithms, develop new computational tools, and solve complex, real-world industry problems for pantograph-catenary systems. The partnership will feature a four-year project with five full-time graduate students and several on-site internships at SNC-Lavalin's Toronto-based Engineering Office, providing HQP (highly qualified personnel) with a unique opportunity for mentorship by both a leading professor and industry experts.