Essays about: "rail vehicle"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 70 essays containing the words rail vehicle.

1. 1. Modularization of High Voltage Section

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Johan Rósen; Roine Penttilä; [2023]
   Keywords : Modularization; High voltage; Traction; Frame configuration; Rail vehicle; Modularisering; högspänning; drivsystem; ramkonfiguration; tågfordon;

   Abstract : Today, Alstom has several types of High-Voltage sections (HV), which are adapted for every new type of train. Some are very similar in size and components and others are more different. READ MORE

3. 2. Enhancing circular economy through circular public procurement : A case study within the Swedish railway industry

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Industriell ekonomi

   Author : Josefin Odelstam; Josefine Blomqvist; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular economy; circular public procurement; circular requirements;

   Abstract : Purpose: The study aims to identify essential barriers, enablers, and incentives for including circular requirements in tender specification, to facilitate the transition from linear to circular public procurement within the railway industry, thus enhancing a circular economy. This by answering the following research questions: RQ1: What barriers and enablers for circular public procurement within the railway industry exist, and how can the enablers overcome the barriers to facilitate the transition from linear to circular public procurement to enhance a circular economy? RQ2: How can public procurers be incentivized to undergo a transition from linear to circular public procurement within the railway industry? Method: To fulfill the purpose a qualitative case study has been carried out within the Swedish railway industry, focusing on rail vehicle procurement. READ MORE

4. 3. Parameter study for an energy efficient suspension for a rail vehicle prototype

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Ludvig Danström; [2023]
   Keywords : Delsbo electric; Energy efficiency; Rail vehicle; Suspension system; Delsbo electric; energieffektivitet; fjärder- och dämparsystem; spårfordon;

   Abstract : The push for sustainability in all parts of our society has never been as big as it is currently. One project that aims to produce sustainable innovation in the railway industry is the Delsbo Electric competition where some of the world’s most energy efficient vehicles compete. READ MORE

5. 4. Effects of automation in railway on the capacity : At the example of the S-Bahn Stuttgart

   University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

   Author : Tim Niku Pourian; [2023]
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   Abstract : Passenger numbers in rail transportation and the need for transportation of goods hasbeen rising over the last years. After a breakdown during the years of the pandemicthe need for transportation on rail has almost recovered and numbers are rising again. READ MORE

6. 5. Estimating the load weight of freight trains using machine learning

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Erik Kongpachith; [2023]
   Keywords : Railway freight Transport; Rail Vehicle Weighing; Y25 Bogie; Sdggmrss T3000eD; GENSYS; Machine Learning; Regression; Polynomial Regression; Regression Trees; Random Forest Regression; Support Vector Regression; Järnvägsgods transport; Vägning av järnvägsfordon; Y25 Bogie; Sdggmrss T3000eD; GENSYS; Maskininlärning; Regression; Polynom Regression; Regressionsträd; Random Forest Regression; Support Vector Regression;

   Abstract : Accurate estimation of the load weight of freight trains is crucial for ensuring safe, efficient and sustainable rail freight transports. Traditional methods for estimating load weight often suffer from limitations in accuracy and efficiency. READ MORE