Energy savings in metro-transit systems: A comparison between operational Italian and Spanish lines

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Energy savings in metro-transit systems: A comparison between operational Italian and Spanish lines

Falvo, Maria Carmen / Sbordone, Danilo / Fernández-Cardador, Antonio / Cucala, Asunción P / Pecharromán, Ramón R / López-López, Alvaro

Abstract

For transportation in large cities, new technologies that impact the operation of metro-transit systems are being developed. The energy efficiency in metro-transit systems is a key topic that is being studied in order to reduce both consumption and costs. A review on approaches to managing the energy recovered from train braking is reported. Then, energy performance indexes are presented. Their assessment is possible due to highly specialized simulation tools that have been developed at the University of Rome Sapienza and Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid. The indexes are used to perform a comparison between an operational metro-line in Spain and one in Italy. The results confirm their accuracy and significant improvements in energy efficiency and environmental effects are presented.

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Title :

Energy savings in metro-transit systems: A comparison between operational Italian and Spanish lines

Contributors:

Falvo, Maria Carmen (author) / Sbordone, Danilo (author) / Fernández-Cardador, Antonio (author) / Cucala, Asunción P (author) / Pecharromán, Ramón R (author) / López-López, Alvaro (author)

Published in:

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit ; 230 , 2 ; 345-359

Publication date :

2016-02-01

Size :

15 pages

ISSN :

0954-4097 , 2041-3017

DOI :

https://doi.org/10.1177/0954409714542276

Type of media :

Article (Journal)