Method of optimizing train operation and training
First Claim
1. A method of optimizing train operation comprising:
- determining conditions of location, track profile and train forces;
determining, from the determined conditions, a set of preliminary train restraint operating parameters to be within operational restraints and at least one of a set of preliminary train optimizable operating parameters to minimize train forces, to maximize fuel efficiency and to minimize time to destination;
weighting and combining the determined set of preliminary train operating parameters; and
determining optimized train operating parameters from the weighted and combined preliminary train operating parameters.
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Abstract
A method of optimizing train operation includes determining conditions of location, track profile and train forces of the train. Next, a set of preliminary train restraint operating parameters are determined from the determined conditions. Also, at least one of a set of preliminary train optimizable operating parameters to minimize train forces, to maximize fuel efficiency and to minimize time to destination is determined. The determined set of preliminary train operating parameters are weighted and combined. Optimized train operating parameters are determined from the weighted and combined preliminary train operating parameters. Engineering train and access is also performed.
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35 Claims
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1. A method of optimizing train operation comprising:
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determining conditions of location, track profile and train forces; determining, from the determined conditions, a set of preliminary train restraint operating parameters to be within operational restraints and at least one of a set of preliminary train optimizable operating parameters to minimize train forces, to maximize fuel efficiency and to minimize time to destination; weighting and combining the determined set of preliminary train operating parameters; and determining optimized train operating parameters from the weighted and combined preliminary train operating parameters. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A method of optimizing train operation comprising:
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determining conditions of location, train characteristics and track profile; determining, from the determined conditions, forces exerted by grade and rolling resistance through out the train for ensuing track profile; and determining optimized train operating parameters to maintain grade.
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29. A method of optimizing train operation comprising:
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determining conditions of location, train characteristics and track profile; determining, from the determined conditions, forces exerted by grade and rolling resistance through out the train for ensuing track profile; and determining optimized train operating parameters to a stop in a minimum distance. - View Dependent Claims (30)
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31. A method of optimizing train operation comprising:
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determining conditions of location, train characteristics and track profile; determining, from the determined conditions, coupler forces and slack action through out the train for ensuing track; and determining optimized train operating parameters to minimize slack action and to maintain coupler forces below a set limit. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35)
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