Abstract:
The operation process of electric multiple units (EMUs) is characterized by the complex running environment and the frequent changes of running conditions. Based on the traction energy consumption and running time mechanism models,the data-driven RBF (radial basis function) neural network is exploited to build models of energy consumption and running time with coasting points. GA (genetic algorithm) is then used to optimize the RBF neural network model; it obtains the speed optimal-setting curve satisfying the energy-efficient running conditions. Finally,simulation results on CRH380AL running data show the effectiveness of the proposed method.