Xiang ZHANG

Xiang ZHANG


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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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27 June 2023 in Sensors
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YWYuzhu Wang
Yuzhu Wang
XWXiyuan Wen
Xiyuan Wen
HMHongfang Meng
Hongfang Meng
XZXiang ZHANG
Xiang ZHANG
RLRuizhe Li
Ruizhe Li
Roger SerraRoger Serra
Roger Serra
Currently, braking control systems used in regional railways are open-loop systems, such as metro and tramways. Given that the performance of braking can be influenced by issues such as wheel sliding or the properties of the friction components present in brake systems, our study puts forward a novel closed-loop mechanism to autonomously stabilize braking performance. It is able to keep train deceleration close to the target values required by the braking control unit (BCU), especially in terms of the electrical–pneumatic braking transform process. This method fully considers the friction efficiency characteristics of brake pads and encompasses running tests using rolling stock. The test results show that the technique is able to stabilize the actual deceleration at a closer rate to the target deceleration than before and avoid wheel sliding protection (WSP) action, especially during low-speed periods.