HMGSB - hydro-mechanic closed-loop brake torgue control for raulway vehicles
The actual braking torque of hydraulic disc brakes is directly dependent on the prevailing coefficient of friction and is therefore subject to strong fluctuations. With conventional brake systems there is no recording of the braking torque, so that control is not possible at present. The aim of this project is therefore the research, development and validation of prototypes of hydraulic-mechanical disc brakes with controlled braking torque.
Upcoming research on the controlled brake
In the further course of the project, the developed test bench will be set up, put into operation and then the prototypes of the brakes will be tested experimentally. The results will be used to verify the built up simulation and optimize the prototypes. After functional verification, an installation in a reference vehicle is planned in order to prove the functionality under real operating conditions.
| Benefit | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Reproducible braking effect |
Function synthesis on the basis of brake systems relevant to practice |
| Optimal utilization of the potential braking power |
Development of hydraulic-mechanical controllers for active and passive brakes |
| Minimization of environmental influences | Verification on the ifas brake test bench |
Development and research of hydraulic brake torque control
Prototypes of the controller unit for rail vehicle brakesder
Braking torque control was developed using the example of rail vehicle brakes. Both active and passive brake types were specifically investigated. To increase the robustness and reliability of the system, the complete implementation is chieved hydraulically-mechanically without electronic components.
Simulative parameter study
The design and the verification of the functionality of the prototypes was first simulated in AMEsim™. The simulation results show a significantly lower scattering of braking torques. With controlled braking, the braking torque can be kept constant over a wide range of friction coefficients. Only when the physical limits are exceeded a drop in braking torque can be detected. A significant influence on the control has to be expected from the vertical brake disc offset resulting from the vehicle suspension.
Experimental research and Brake Test Bench
For the experimental investigation of the prototypes, a brake test bench was developed which allows realistic operation in the full performance range of the brakes. The friction conditions at the brake pads can be specifically influenced by a wetting system.
Acknowledgement
The project „Schienenfahrzeugbremse mit hydraulisch-mechanisch geregeltem Bremsmoment“ (MU 1225/40-1) was financed by the Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG).
The successful implementation is made possible by the kind support of HANNING & KAHL GmbH & Co KG (H&K).
At this point we would like to express our explicit thanks to both the DFG and our application partner H&K.
Publications
| Title | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| Simulation of an Active Disc Brake with a Hydro-Mechanical Torque Control Contribution to a book, Contribution to a conference proceedings (2018) | Bordovsky, Patrik (Corresponding author) Adibpoor, Sara Hamed Murrenhoff, Hubertus Reinertz, Olivier |
| Development of a Prototype Valve for a Hydro-mechanical Braking-torque Control used on Railway Disc Brakes Contribution to a book, Contribution to a conference proceedings (2018) | Bordovsky, Patrik (Corresponding author) Merkel, Philip Amos Murrenhoff, Hubertus Reinertz, Olivier Schmitz, Katharina |
| Hydro-Mechanical Closed-Loop Brake Torque Control for Railway Disc Brakes : Contribution to the topic novel vehicles and components Contribution to a conference proceedings (2020) | Merkel, Philip Amos (Corresponding author) Murrenhoff, Hubertus Reinertz, Olivier Schmitz, Katharina |
| HYDRO-MECHANICAL CLOSED-LOOP BRAKING TORQUE CONTROL - EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION AND INFLUENCE ANALYSIS Contribution to a conference proceedings (2021) | Merkel, Philip Amos (Corresponding author) Murrenhoff, Hubertus Reinertz, Olivier Schmitz, Katharina |