Noise Reduction for the Bogie of Mass Rapid Train

Jia-Shiun Chen; Hsiu-Ying Hwang

doi:10.4271/2011-01-0499

The Taipei Metro is one of the major transportation systems in the Taipei area. Noticeable noise and vibration caught attention during the train turning on a rail with a large angle.

The initial investigation indicates the noise occurs between the slewing ring bearing and the friction sets which are located between the body and chassis systems. A study was conducted to identify the root causes. A lab test to duplicate the reported problem observed on the train was established, and a set of experiments were performed in the lab to identify the root causes. Under certain contact conditions, unsmooth turning would occur and cause the noise and vibration.

To further identify and understand the root causes. An ADAMS multibody dynamic model which included the slew bearing and friction set was build to perform the train turn motion, and to verify the lab test. Different friction materials were also included in the simulation. The simulation suggested that the vibration can be effectively reduced by ceramic compound friction materials.

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Noise Reduction for the Bogie of Mass Rapid Train 2011-01-0499

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