An On-board Energy Storage System for Catenary Free Operation of a Tram   H. M. Al-Ezee, S. Tennakoon, I. Taylor, D. Scheidecker and J. Schweickart   2017/04/25

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Modern cities require zero emissions, silent, and energy efficient transport solutions that have low or no visual impact on the environment. On-board energy storage systems have a significant role in providing the required energy during catenary free operation of trams and in recovering regenerated energy from braking. The energy consumption of a commercial tram for a total journey length of 13km has been simulated for proper sizing of the on-board energy storage. The energy storage system is recharged during stops at stations through wayside power delivery technologies and by the use of available braking energy. Due to this, the on-board energy storage system is required to provide a catenary free gap of about 1km. A power conversion system, Bi-Directional DC-DC converter, and a charge/discharge energy management system are required for the realisation of catenary free system.

Authors and affiliations

H. M. Al-Ezee(1), S. Tennakoon(1), I. Taylor(1), D. Scheidecker(2) and J. Schweickart(2)
1. School of Creative Arts and Engineering. Staffordshire University. United Kingdom
2. NewTL S.A.S. NTL – CS 79207 – 67129 MOLSHEIM CEDEX. France

Key word

Energy Storage, Catenary Free Operation, DC-DC Converter, Energy Management System.

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