QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN ELECTRIC MULTIPLE UNITS

Szabolcs Fischer, Bence Hermán, Mykola Sysyn, Dmytro Kurhan, Szabolcs Kocsis Szürke

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10.22190/FUME241103001F
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The increasing urgency for sustainable transportation solutions necessitates a thorough examination of energy efficiency within railway systems. This study investigates the energy performance of Siemens Ventus (i.e., Siemens Desiro ML type) electric multiple units on Austria's Raaberbahn network, focusing on route-specific energy consumption and the optimization of regenerative braking. Utilizing data collected from January to May 2023, the research employs a robust methodology that integrates statistical analysis, curve-fitting, and geospatial modeling to assess energy trends along routes connecting Vienna, Bratislava, and Deutschkreutz. The findings reveal that terrain, operational practices, and external environmental factors significantly contribute to energy inefficiencies. Specifically, hotspots of energy overconsumption were identified, leading to the development of tailored optimization models for each route. The analysis also produced heatmaps that illustrate critical spatial and temporal patterns, which are essential for implementing targeted interventions aimed at enhancing energy efficiency.

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Railway, Electric multiple unit, Siemens Ventus, Siemens Desiro ML, Energy consumption, Regenerative braking energy, Acceleration-deceleration, Energy optimization

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