Modelling framework for electromagnetic noise generation from traction motors

F. Botling, I. Lopez Arteaga, S. Leth

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Abstract

Electromagnetic noise from traction motors is often the single most dominating noise source from trains at low train speeds. This electromagnetic noise is tonal and annoying for both passengers on the train and people near the track and on the platform. A thorough understanding of the cause and the prediction of the electromagnetic noise is needed to be able to design low noise components. This paper describes a real time multi-physics modelling framework for prediction of the audible electromagnetic noise generated by traction motors fed by power converters. The cause of the electromagnetic noise is influenced by several different domains. To be able to fully simulate the final acoustic sound, all these domains needs to be modelled and simulated together. Simulations of some relevant operational conditions for acoustic noise generation has been performed and discussed. Some of these results have been compared to real measurements from a converter fed traction motor.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNoise and Vibration Mitigation for Rail Transportation Systems
EditorsDavid Anderson, Pierre-Etienne Gautier, Masanobu Lida, James T. Nelson, David J. Tompson, Thorsten Tielkes, David A. Towers, Paul de Vos, Jens C. O Nielsen
PublisherSpringer
Pages263-278
Number of pages16
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2018
Event12th International Workshop on Railway Noise - Terrigal, Australia
Duration: 12 Sept 201616 Sept 2016

Publication series

NameNotes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics and Multidisciplinary Design
Volume139
ISSN (Print)1612-2909

Conference

Conference12th International Workshop on Railway Noise
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityTerrigal
Period12/09/1616/09/16

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