BHEL has established with UNDP assistance,
the Centre for Electric Transportation (CET) serving as the nodal agency for carrying out
systemsoriented research in the area of electric transportation.
The evaluation of propulsion system of rail vehicles under simulated load conditions is
undertaken by:
Computer simulation (empirical models)
Testing on Performance Simulator (Roller
Rig)
Study of vehicle dynamics of rail vehicles by
computer simulation using mathematical models
with in-house validation facility
Automation system for real time computer control
and data acquisition.
Assistance in evaluation, selection and
introduction of mass transit systems in large cities
Technology scanning and technical documentation
library.
A battery of Mayes-Unisteel constant load
stress-corrosion testing machines.
Major facilities at the centre
Performance Evaluation Lab
Evaluation by Computer Simulation for evaluating
propulsion system performance.
Testing on performance simulator (Roller Rig) for
the testing powered rail vehicles for Powering,
Coasting, Braking, Speed Limit and Wheel Slip
Vehicle Evaluation Lab (Dynamic /
Structural Analysis and Testing)
Dynamic Analysis of vehicle as
multi-body by mathematical modelling for Stability Analysis, Vertical Dynamics, Steady State
Curving and Ride Quality Analysis.
Structural Integrity Analysis by
finite element method.
Servo hydraulic closed loop test
system for Component characterization, Validation of simulation results, Life cycle test of
components and sub-assemblies.
Centre for Electric Transportation
Major facilities at the centre
