A Numerical Investigation into Wheel-Track Profile Optimization for Minimizing Stress and Mitigating Hunting Phenomena
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Abstract
The burgeoning demand for higher train speeds, coupled with the pressing need to address train derailments and vibration-induced damage to freight and passengers, necessitates an expansion in design considerations.The ideal wheel shape for efficient and comfortable transportation of people and goods is central to these considerations.This study introduces a methodology for representing any wheel profile via a general mathematical equation encompassing several parameters.This equation is capable of generating any wheel profile based on the chosen parameter values, facilitating the iterative creation of wheel profiles aimed at fulfilling specific objectives.Four mathematical models were constructed using the SolidWorks program, and their characteristics were incorporated into a numerical solution representing the train's mass and the spring and damper attributes.These elements were coupled using the ANSYS program.The ensuing wheel profile's mass and volume, along with the corresponding directional deformation results, denoted by equivalent stress, were ascertained.The influence of mechanical characteristics on the numerical solution's outcomes was evaluated, and the numerical findings were subsequently compared.The results were particularly promising; the speeds for the original shape, shape 1, shape 2, and shape 4 were 160km/h, 267km/h, 243km/h, and 76km/h, respectively.Notably, shape 1, which achieved the highest speed, displayed a reduction in pressure and deformation.This study proposes a novel wheel design that can enhance speed without compromising comfort and stability.The designed wheel demonstrates the capability to maintain its course on the rail at high speeds while causing fewer vibrations, thereby ensuring a smoother ride.
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