The AGV, a cutting-edge technology integrator INNOTRANS-BERLIN September 2008 TRANSPORT AGV The Concept INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 2
The AGV concept Build on the TGV s benefits Articulated train Weight optimisation To offer more Modularity / Capacity Speed Comfort Reliability / Availability and less Operation cost Power consumption Investment per seat Environmental impact INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 3 AGV The first articulated train with distributed power From TGV to AGV From single deck TGV (660 ft) TGV : 13 bogies 9600 kw 200 mph 430 tons loaded 377 passengers (TGV-R To AGV (660 ft) AGV 11 : 12 bogies 9000 kw 220 mph 410 tons Loaded 420 to 460 passengers Transformer Traction block Common block INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 4 More capacity ( at same train length) Optimised operation costs (power, maintenance) Very high availability
Designed with environmental concerns in mind Reducing impact on the environment 98% of easily recyclable materials Aluminium, steel, copper and glass Able to produce its own electricity Up to 8 MW of power feedback into the grid Aero-acoustics to reduce noise 70 tonnes less than competitor models Same noise at 225 mph than competitors at 187 mph 15% reduction in energy consumption INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 5 AGV - Based on an articulated architecture Bogies positioned between the cars of the train Position of the bogies Classical architecture Articulated architecture Position of bogies (powered & trailer) on the AGV INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 6
AGV - Based on distributed power Traction systems distributed below floors of cars Triplet Triplet Traction system Carrying bogie Power bogie Power unit Transformer Auxiliary equipment INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 7 Motor bogie on the AGV 20% more space for passengers Power of the train maintained independently to the number of cars Flexible Interior design Open for New Concepts INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 8
AGV Cutting-Edge Technology INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 9 AGV - Technical Innovative Highlights - Bodyshell Aluminium bodyshell (EN 12633 1500KN) Optimised weight Bolted beam made of steel or composite Supported end Supporting end with composite or steel beam INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 10
AGV - Technical Innovative Highlights - Bodyshell Distance between pivot Intermediate car 17,3 m Extremity car 17,1 m Curve face (radius 10 m) Bodyshell width 2985 mm (2904 mm for a previous TGV 1N) Floor height 1155 mm (easy accessibility) INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 11 AGV - Technical Innovative Highlights - Safety INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 12
AGV - Technical Innovative Highlights Aerodynamics simulation Surface pressure simulation INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 13 AGV - Technical Innovative Highlights Aeroacoustics simulation Turbulent flow cinematic energy calculation for noise simulation INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 14
AGV - Technical Innovative Highlights Aerodynamics simulation Turbulent flow lines Around the bogie cavity INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 15 AGV - Technical Innovative Highlights Motor bogie One tread brake per wheel (TGV) TGV T type body link Traction motor mounted on bogie structure Tooth coupling TGV type primary suspension One single reducer per axle TGV type secondary suspension High tensile steel bogie structure INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 16
AGV - Technical Innovative Highlights Motor bogie AGV prototype reducer used on V150 (World Record) INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 17 AGV - Technical Innovative Highlights Traction system architecture Two motor blocks per main transformer, each motor block feeding 2 traction motors each with an independent converter Use of the latest IGBT 6,5 kv 600 A technology Traction components are water cooled modules ONIX 233 Auxiliary converter for the train integrated within each traction block All equipment located in the underframe Synchronous permanent magnet motors INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 18
AGV - Technical Innovative Highlights Permanent magnet motors 1 2 3 First very high speed railway application for a high power (760 kw) permanent magnet traction motor (more than 1 kw / kg) Closed & self ventilated => Maintenance free motor Intensive test already performed (world record, test benches, prototype train..) INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 19 4 TGV 150 : The objectives Explore for the first time the speeds beyond 500 kph measure and validate under real-life conditions : Aerodynamic, Acoustic, Dynamic and Vibratory phenomena To continue to explore (modelisation & measurements) the field of very high speed Trainset Mass 270 t Total power 20 MW 8 MW 4 MW 2 TGV Trailer bogies 8 MW 2 TGV Motor bogies 2 AGV bogies 2 TGV Motor bogies Validate the critical components of Alstom s two train platforms : the TGV Duplex and the AGV To demonstrate ALSTOM s technical competence in very high speed based on 25 years of experience To promote and test in very extreme conditions our two very high speed Alstom platforms INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 20 In partnership with RFF & SNCF
TGV 150 : The Test Train The test train (the two platforms tested on the test train) Duplex TGV Running direction AGV range Instrumented active pantograph M2 R8 Laboratory coach R4 Motor trailer R1 VIP coach M1 Instrumented wheel set AGV bogies 2 TGV East power cars 3 TGV Duplex coaches standard production components 2 AGV bogies + traction components INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 21 In partnership with RFF & SNCF 21 Main results : Acoustics-interior noise Running direction M2 R8 R4 R1 M1 Niveau sonore en db(a) (réf: 20µ Pa) Niveaux sonore des microphones intérieurs en fonction de la vitesse (Marche M51-04) 92 90 88 y = 0,052x + 60,419 86 R 2 = 0,993 84 82 80 78 76 74 72 y = 0,0416x + 53,91 70 y = 0,136x + 53,286 R 2 = 0,9868 68 R 2 = 0,965 66 y = 0,046x + 52,708 64 R 2 = 0,988 62 60 y = 0,046x + 52,447 58 R 2 = 0,991 56 54 52 50 M1b M3b M6b M10b 48 Sound level dba Interior Noise Evolution Insulation effect - 10 dba Platform Passenger compartment 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 Vitesse (en Speed (km/h) V L 10 + V 0 ( V ) = K log L ( V ) INNOTRANS Berlin September K ~60 for 2008- P150 P 22 vs K ~80 for TGV 117 0 0 Sound level Niveau sonore en db (réf : 20µ Pa) 135 125 115 105 db 95 85 75 Trailer TGV 10 Bogie Cavity Characterization at 300 to 575 kph Microphones sous bogies : Marche 51_04 à 554,4 km/h AGV 100 Motor TGV Fréquence en Hz AGV ~ Trailer TGV ~ [Motor TGV 2dBA] 1000 M7 M9 M9' 10000
Main results : Railway dynamics (2/2) TGV Motor Bogie TGV Trailer Bogie AGV Bogie Running direction M2 R8 R4 R1 M1 IWS ACC Y, ACC Z 0 5 m/ s² IWS ACC Y, ACC Z IWS ACC Y, ACC Z ACC Y ACC Z ACC Y ACC Z Dynamic behaviour Lateral bogie accelerations for the three bogie types. Lateral bogie accelerations, Run N 93-02, Speed ~ 500 km/h ACC Y ACC Z ACC Y ACC Z - 5 5 AGV 0-5 5 0 TGV Trailer TGV Motor - 5 pk INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 23 223 223.5 224 224.5 225 225.5 226 226.5 227 227.5 228 AGV - Technical Innovative Highlights HVAC system Ventilation through ceiling and no more through «éjecto-convecteurs» 2 HVAC systems: One for the pilot car including both cab and passenger saloon groups One for intermediate cars Each group comprises: 2 new air fans, 2 condenser fans, 2 compressors, 1 evaporator with 2 cooling circuits, 1 roof mounted control unit. Very high level of passenger comfort > XXX kw cooling capacity per passenger Increased reliability level Internal redundancy in each group Maintain of air cond when passing trough neutral sections INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 24
AGV - Technical Innovative Highlights Driver cab Validated on a driving simulator Tested with international drivers INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 25 AGV - Technical Innovative Highlights PIS Information and Media Entertainment Displays LCD Display Internal LED display External LED display INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 26
AGV - Technical Innovative Highlights Intranet Communication System Provides Intranet server access to the passenger using the WiFi network (possibility to to interface with an Internet service provider) Provides WiFi user restricted access to devices on board train (maintenance crew) The doorway monitor allows Passengers to access the WEB Server with information such as: advertisement spots, welcome messages, train service information. INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 27 AGV - Technical Innovative Highlights At-Seat Audio (ASA) System Broadcast Music. Broadcast soundtrack (audio-film). Broadcast Background Music to Public Address (PA) Loudspeakers. INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 28
AGV - Technical Innovative Highlights Diagnostics etrain is an integrated system The Train...equivalent... to a web-site etrain Server RailSys Server INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 29 AGV Bound for a commercial success INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 30
25 AGV sold to NTV (+ 10 options) Commercial Operations starting in early 2011 Daily operating speed: 300-360 kph INNOTRANS Berlin September 2008- P 31 Thank you! www.alstom.com