A train collision accident will cause many casualties,so the passive safety protection of the train occupants is very important.The purpose of this article is to obtain recommendations on the research directions of tr...A train collision accident will cause many casualties,so the passive safety protection of the train occupants is very important.The purpose of this article is to obtain recommendations on the research directions of train passenger safety by comparing the passive safety protection of passengers in the fields of automobiles and trains.First,we analyse the collision standards and regulations of automobiles and trains and summarize the content related to the passive safety protection of occupants.Then,based on an extensive literature review,the development status of passive safety protection for automobiles and trains is analysed from three aspects:interior,human characteristics and passenger posture.Finally,some conclusions and recommendations on passive safety protection of train passengers are put forward.The protection method provided by automobile interiors is mainly restraints,while in trains it is mainly separation.For human characteristics,in addition to male and female,the elderly,obese and children are also studied in the automobile.As for posture,the automobile mainly focuses on the posture in reality and future automated vehicles,while in train,there is more research on lateral passengers and standing passengers.Although the protection of automobiles and trains is different,for the passive safety protection of train passengers,the design of automobile interiors can be used for reference to reduce passenger injuries.In addition,human characteristics and posture have a great impact on passenger injury,which should be considered in the passive safety protection of trains.展开更多
The above factories, with the annual production capacity over 300000 units seat belts each, are suppliers for the main Chinese auto makers, with three-point emergency locking seat belt in the lead, and simple three-po...The above factories, with the annual production capacity over 300000 units seat belts each, are suppliers for the main Chinese auto makers, with three-point emergency locking seat belt in the lead, and simple three-point seat belt (without the retractors) and two-point seat belt as well. Now, Tianjin Yizhong Seat Belt Factory is trying the seat belt with automatic locking retractor.展开更多
Two simulation crash tests were carried out in Tianjin and Shanghai respectively with a domestically developed setup and a imported system. Both are for their first time in China. Through more than 3 year’s efforts a...Two simulation crash tests were carried out in Tianjin and Shanghai respectively with a domestically developed setup and a imported system. Both are for their first time in China. Through more than 3 year’s efforts and with the assistance of UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) Beijing, CATARC has established its simulation crash test setup for auto components. This setup is the first such kind of equipment developed in China, and it consists of catapult, energy absorption system, measurement system, high-speed camera, film analysis system, TNO-10 Dummy and HybridⅡ Dummy. The setup can be used to carry out展开更多
In view of the actual situations of road and complicated traffic, the Chinese mandatory standards on auto passive safety are stipulated with a giant strength and as the most important part in the Chinese mandatory sta...In view of the actual situations of road and complicated traffic, the Chinese mandatory standards on auto passive safety are stipulated with a giant strength and as the most important part in the Chinese mandatory standard system.展开更多
China is suffering a great deal of fatality from traffic accidents due to the growth of vehicle population, which awakes authorities concerned in China.
Railway accidents,particularly serious derailments,can lead to catastrophic consequences.Therefore,it is essential to prevent derailment escalation to reduce the likelihood of severe derailments.Train post-derailment ...Railway accidents,particularly serious derailments,can lead to catastrophic consequences.Therefore,it is essential to prevent derailment escalation to reduce the likelihood of severe derailments.Train post-derailment behaviours and containment methods play a critical role in preventing derailment escalation and providing passive safety protection and accident prevention in the event of a derailment.However,despite the increasing attention on this field from academia and industry in recent years,there is a lack of systematic exploration and summarization of emerging applications and containment methods in train post-derailment research.For this reason,this paper presents a comprehensive review of existing studies on train post-derailment behaviours,encompassing various topics such as post-derailment contact-impact models,dynamic modelling and simulation techniques,and the primary factors influencing post-derailment behaviours.Significantly,this review introduces and elucidates substitute guidance mechanisms(SGMs),which serve as railway-specific passive safety protection and accident prevention measures.The various types of SGMs are depicted,and their ongoing developments and applications are explored in depth.The review additionally points out several unresolved challenges including the adverse effects of SGMs,and proposes future research directions to advance the theoretical understanding and practical application of train post-derailment behaviours and containment methods.This review seeks to be a valuable reference for railway industry professionals in preventing catastrophic derailment consequences through post-derailment containment methods.展开更多
The conflict between safety and economics requirements is peculiar to the present nuclear power (NP). The main point of the conflict is that for traditional type reactors the increase of requirements to safety of nucl...The conflict between safety and economics requirements is peculiar to the present nuclear power (NP). The main point of the conflict is that for traditional type reactors the increase of requirements to safety of nuclear power plants (NPP) worsens their economical characteristics. This is caused by large potential energy accumulated in reactor coolant. In the presented paper the opportunity and expediency of changeover to reactors with heavy liquid-metal coolants (HLMC) in future NP is grounded. First of all, this refers to lead-bismuth coolant (LBC) mastered in the process of operating nuclear submarines (NS) reactors. The reactor facilities (RFs) of that type cannot cause destruction of defense barriers and make possible deterministic elimination of severe accidents with catastrophic radioactivity release. So it will make possible to eliminate the highlighted conflict and reasons for existence of population’s radiophobia. Lead-bismuth fast reactor SVBR-100 with electric power of 100 MWe is the reactor facility of that type. The effect of accumulated in coolant potential energy on safety and economics is considered. Main specific features of SVBR-100 technology providing a high level of inherent self-protection and passive safety are presented.展开更多
Loss of coolant accident(LOCA),loss of fluid accident(LOFA),and loss of vacuum accident(LOVA)are the most severe accidents that can occur in nuclear power reactors(NPRs).These accidents occur when the reactor loses it...Loss of coolant accident(LOCA),loss of fluid accident(LOFA),and loss of vacuum accident(LOVA)are the most severe accidents that can occur in nuclear power reactors(NPRs).These accidents occur when the reactor loses its cooling media,leading to uncontrolled chain reactions akin to a nuclear bomb.This article is focused on exploring methods to prevent such accidents and ensure that the reactor cooling system remains fully controlled.The reactor coolant pump(RCP)has a pivotal role in facilitating heat exchange between the primary cycle,which is connected to the reactor core,and the secondary cycle associated with the steam generator.Furthermore,the RCP is integral to preventing catastrophic events such as LOCA,LOFA,and LOVA accidents.In this study,we discuss the most critical aspects related to the RCP,specifically focusing on RCP control and RCP fault diagnosis.The AI-based adaptive fuzzy method is used to regulate the RCP’s speed and torque,whereas the neural fault diagnosis system(NFDS)is implemented for alarm signaling and fault diagnosis in nuclear reactors.To address the limitations of linguistic and statistical intelligence approaches,an integration of the statistical approach with fuzzy logic has been proposed.This integrated system leverages the strengths of both methods.Adaptive fuzzy control was applied to the VVER 1200 NPR-RCP induction motor,and the NFDS was implemented on the Kori-2 NPR-RCP.展开更多
The cowcatcher is one of the unique devices at the front end of the train, which can remove obstacles on the track by crashing before the vehicle body to ensure the safety of the train. When a collision accident happe...The cowcatcher is one of the unique devices at the front end of the train, which can remove obstacles on the track by crashing before the vehicle body to ensure the safety of the train. When a collision accident happens, the cowcatcher serves as the first energy-absorbing structure to dissipate and guide the collision energy. The design of the existing cowcatcher of multiple units generally focuses on the good ability to remove obstacles, while the secondary function, the crashworthiness of orderly deformation under collision, still needs further research. In this study, a finite element model of structural static load and collision analysis was established under standard EN 15227, with the cowcatcher for 160 km/h train as the prototype. Then the solution and simulation process was accomplished under the environment of ANSYS and LS-DYNA. The analysis results showed that the structural static strength of the current cowcatcher met the requirements of the standard EN 15227, and the longitudinal stiffness was evenly distributed. When removing the obstacles with low mass, the impact force was small and the structure would not produce obvious deformation;when removing the obstacles with large mass, the impact force was large and the shear fracture might occur at the connection of the cowcatcher.展开更多
A model-based estimator design and implementation is described in this paper to undertake combined estimation of vehicle states and tire-road friction coefficients.The estimator is designed based on a vehicle model wi...A model-based estimator design and implementation is described in this paper to undertake combined estimation of vehicle states and tire-road friction coefficients.The estimator is designed based on a vehicle model with three degrees of freedom(3-DOF) and the dual extended Kalman filter(DEKF) technique is employed.Effectiveness of the estimation is examined and validated by comparing the outputs of the estimator with the responses of the vehicle model in CarSim in three typical road adhesion conditions(high-friction,low-friction,and joint-friction roads).Simulation results demonstrate that the DEKF estimator algorithm designed is able to obtain vehicle states(e.g.,yaw rate and roll angle) as well as road friction coefficients with reasonable accuracy.展开更多
The research and development (R & D) of nuclear heating reactors (NHRs) have been conducted as one of the national key projects in science and technology in China since the 1980s. This paper presents the developme...The research and development (R & D) of nuclear heating reactors (NHRs) have been conducted as one of the national key projects in science and technology in China since the 1980s. This paper presents the development status. main design featur and safety concepts of the NHR.展开更多
In recent years, electric vehicles are developing rapidly in automotive industry. When involved in accidents, if the batteries of electric cars break, it is likely to cause a short circuit and start a fire. Aimed at t...In recent years, electric vehicles are developing rapidly in automotive industry. When involved in accidents, if the batteries of electric cars break, it is likely to cause a short circuit and start a fire. Aimed at this issue, a car battery protection device based on torsion spring has been designed. The car battery protection device can deform in a particular pattern in a collision accident. Impact energy of the accident is absorbed by the deformation, which can significantly reduce impact force on the batteries. Meanwhile, based on the principle of maximum energy absorption, some crucial parameters of the device can be determined. Furthermore, an impact simulation conducted on ANSYS software shows that maximum safety factors can be obtained when the material of car battery protection device is carbon steel. The analysis of "safe space" in the car battery protection device shows that the device can prevent battery damage effectively in general circumstances, which means the reliability of the device has been verified. Therefore, when applied to electric vehicles, the car battery protection device,which can prevent secondary accidents, significantly improves the vehicle security in accidents.展开更多
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province (Grant No.2021JJ30853)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.51675537)the Leading Talents in Science and Technology of Hunan Province (Grant No.2019RS3018)。
文摘A train collision accident will cause many casualties,so the passive safety protection of the train occupants is very important.The purpose of this article is to obtain recommendations on the research directions of train passenger safety by comparing the passive safety protection of passengers in the fields of automobiles and trains.First,we analyse the collision standards and regulations of automobiles and trains and summarize the content related to the passive safety protection of occupants.Then,based on an extensive literature review,the development status of passive safety protection for automobiles and trains is analysed from three aspects:interior,human characteristics and passenger posture.Finally,some conclusions and recommendations on passive safety protection of train passengers are put forward.The protection method provided by automobile interiors is mainly restraints,while in trains it is mainly separation.For human characteristics,in addition to male and female,the elderly,obese and children are also studied in the automobile.As for posture,the automobile mainly focuses on the posture in reality and future automated vehicles,while in train,there is more research on lateral passengers and standing passengers.Although the protection of automobiles and trains is different,for the passive safety protection of train passengers,the design of automobile interiors can be used for reference to reduce passenger injuries.In addition,human characteristics and posture have a great impact on passenger injury,which should be considered in the passive safety protection of trains.
文摘The above factories, with the annual production capacity over 300000 units seat belts each, are suppliers for the main Chinese auto makers, with three-point emergency locking seat belt in the lead, and simple three-point seat belt (without the retractors) and two-point seat belt as well. Now, Tianjin Yizhong Seat Belt Factory is trying the seat belt with automatic locking retractor.
文摘Two simulation crash tests were carried out in Tianjin and Shanghai respectively with a domestically developed setup and a imported system. Both are for their first time in China. Through more than 3 year’s efforts and with the assistance of UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) Beijing, CATARC has established its simulation crash test setup for auto components. This setup is the first such kind of equipment developed in China, and it consists of catapult, energy absorption system, measurement system, high-speed camera, film analysis system, TNO-10 Dummy and HybridⅡ Dummy. The setup can be used to carry out
文摘In view of the actual situations of road and complicated traffic, the Chinese mandatory standards on auto passive safety are stipulated with a giant strength and as the most important part in the Chinese mandatory standard system.
文摘China is suffering a great deal of fatality from traffic accidents due to the growth of vehicle population, which awakes authorities concerned in China.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.52172407 and No.U19A20110)the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province (No.2022NSFSC0415).
文摘Railway accidents,particularly serious derailments,can lead to catastrophic consequences.Therefore,it is essential to prevent derailment escalation to reduce the likelihood of severe derailments.Train post-derailment behaviours and containment methods play a critical role in preventing derailment escalation and providing passive safety protection and accident prevention in the event of a derailment.However,despite the increasing attention on this field from academia and industry in recent years,there is a lack of systematic exploration and summarization of emerging applications and containment methods in train post-derailment research.For this reason,this paper presents a comprehensive review of existing studies on train post-derailment behaviours,encompassing various topics such as post-derailment contact-impact models,dynamic modelling and simulation techniques,and the primary factors influencing post-derailment behaviours.Significantly,this review introduces and elucidates substitute guidance mechanisms(SGMs),which serve as railway-specific passive safety protection and accident prevention measures.The various types of SGMs are depicted,and their ongoing developments and applications are explored in depth.The review additionally points out several unresolved challenges including the adverse effects of SGMs,and proposes future research directions to advance the theoretical understanding and practical application of train post-derailment behaviours and containment methods.This review seeks to be a valuable reference for railway industry professionals in preventing catastrophic derailment consequences through post-derailment containment methods.
文摘The conflict between safety and economics requirements is peculiar to the present nuclear power (NP). The main point of the conflict is that for traditional type reactors the increase of requirements to safety of nuclear power plants (NPP) worsens their economical characteristics. This is caused by large potential energy accumulated in reactor coolant. In the presented paper the opportunity and expediency of changeover to reactors with heavy liquid-metal coolants (HLMC) in future NP is grounded. First of all, this refers to lead-bismuth coolant (LBC) mastered in the process of operating nuclear submarines (NS) reactors. The reactor facilities (RFs) of that type cannot cause destruction of defense barriers and make possible deterministic elimination of severe accidents with catastrophic radioactivity release. So it will make possible to eliminate the highlighted conflict and reasons for existence of population’s radiophobia. Lead-bismuth fast reactor SVBR-100 with electric power of 100 MWe is the reactor facility of that type. The effect of accumulated in coolant potential energy on safety and economics is considered. Main specific features of SVBR-100 technology providing a high level of inherent self-protection and passive safety are presented.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Development Fund.
文摘Loss of coolant accident(LOCA),loss of fluid accident(LOFA),and loss of vacuum accident(LOVA)are the most severe accidents that can occur in nuclear power reactors(NPRs).These accidents occur when the reactor loses its cooling media,leading to uncontrolled chain reactions akin to a nuclear bomb.This article is focused on exploring methods to prevent such accidents and ensure that the reactor cooling system remains fully controlled.The reactor coolant pump(RCP)has a pivotal role in facilitating heat exchange between the primary cycle,which is connected to the reactor core,and the secondary cycle associated with the steam generator.Furthermore,the RCP is integral to preventing catastrophic events such as LOCA,LOFA,and LOVA accidents.In this study,we discuss the most critical aspects related to the RCP,specifically focusing on RCP control and RCP fault diagnosis.The AI-based adaptive fuzzy method is used to regulate the RCP’s speed and torque,whereas the neural fault diagnosis system(NFDS)is implemented for alarm signaling and fault diagnosis in nuclear reactors.To address the limitations of linguistic and statistical intelligence approaches,an integration of the statistical approach with fuzzy logic has been proposed.This integrated system leverages the strengths of both methods.Adaptive fuzzy control was applied to the VVER 1200 NPR-RCP induction motor,and the NFDS was implemented on the Kori-2 NPR-RCP.
基金supports by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52172353 and 52202431).
文摘The cowcatcher is one of the unique devices at the front end of the train, which can remove obstacles on the track by crashing before the vehicle body to ensure the safety of the train. When a collision accident happens, the cowcatcher serves as the first energy-absorbing structure to dissipate and guide the collision energy. The design of the existing cowcatcher of multiple units generally focuses on the good ability to remove obstacles, while the secondary function, the crashworthiness of orderly deformation under collision, still needs further research. In this study, a finite element model of structural static load and collision analysis was established under standard EN 15227, with the cowcatcher for 160 km/h train as the prototype. Then the solution and simulation process was accomplished under the environment of ANSYS and LS-DYNA. The analysis results showed that the structural static strength of the current cowcatcher met the requirements of the standard EN 15227, and the longitudinal stiffness was evenly distributed. When removing the obstacles with low mass, the impact force was small and the structure would not produce obvious deformation;when removing the obstacles with large mass, the impact force was large and the shear fracture might occur at the connection of the cowcatcher.
基金Project (Nos.50775096 and 51075176) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘A model-based estimator design and implementation is described in this paper to undertake combined estimation of vehicle states and tire-road friction coefficients.The estimator is designed based on a vehicle model with three degrees of freedom(3-DOF) and the dual extended Kalman filter(DEKF) technique is employed.Effectiveness of the estimation is examined and validated by comparing the outputs of the estimator with the responses of the vehicle model in CarSim in three typical road adhesion conditions(high-friction,low-friction,and joint-friction roads).Simulation results demonstrate that the DEKF estimator algorithm designed is able to obtain vehicle states(e.g.,yaw rate and roll angle) as well as road friction coefficients with reasonable accuracy.
文摘The research and development (R & D) of nuclear heating reactors (NHRs) have been conducted as one of the national key projects in science and technology in China since the 1980s. This paper presents the development status. main design featur and safety concepts of the NHR.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.60970049)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(No.13ZR1422300)the Import Technology Absorption and Innovation Project of Shanghai(No.15XI-1-02)
文摘In recent years, electric vehicles are developing rapidly in automotive industry. When involved in accidents, if the batteries of electric cars break, it is likely to cause a short circuit and start a fire. Aimed at this issue, a car battery protection device based on torsion spring has been designed. The car battery protection device can deform in a particular pattern in a collision accident. Impact energy of the accident is absorbed by the deformation, which can significantly reduce impact force on the batteries. Meanwhile, based on the principle of maximum energy absorption, some crucial parameters of the device can be determined. Furthermore, an impact simulation conducted on ANSYS software shows that maximum safety factors can be obtained when the material of car battery protection device is carbon steel. The analysis of "safe space" in the car battery protection device shows that the device can prevent battery damage effectively in general circumstances, which means the reliability of the device has been verified. Therefore, when applied to electric vehicles, the car battery protection device,which can prevent secondary accidents, significantly improves the vehicle security in accidents.
