Evaluation Scheme for EMI of Train Body Voltage Fluctuation on the BCU Speed Sensor Measurement

The voltage fluctuation between the train body (TB) and the train’s wheel axis (TB voltage fluctuation for short), might cause electromagnetic interference (EMI) on brake control unit (BCU) speed sensor in some high-speed trains (HSTs), which may cause faulty measurement of train speed and incorrect operation of train door. Using a relevant event that occurred in China railways high-speed 380CL-type train as case study, this paper presents an evaluation scheme for the EMI influence of TB voltage fluctuation on the speed measurement of BCU speed sensor. First, the EMI channels are researched, and a model representing the relation between TB voltage and voltage signal reflecting measured speed is deduced. Second, an evaluation scheme for speed measurement influenced by EMI is designed on this basis, where TB voltage and voltage signal reflecting measured speed are taken as the input and the output of model, respectively. The evaluation aimed at EMI is realized by judging the correctness of model output. Later, a real-life experiment is performed in the Chinese Nanjing station to verify the validity and feasibility of evaluation scheme. Last, some application studies are made to evaluate the presented scheme under multiple specific conditions, such as different TB contact conditions or different train speeds. The comparison results illustrate that the scheme can not only provide an opportunity to judge the correctness of speed measurement under the premise of collecting TB voltages, but also provide references in taking timely measures to prevent faulty speed measurement such as weakening TB voltage fluctuations.