Propose a model to enable Santiago subway´s urban trains move by using the energy optimally, is the purpose of a recent research work that is developing the Center for Mathematical Modeling (CMM), of the University of Chile.
The project director, Phd. Jorge Amaya, explains that the research group (LPL) is generating a mathematical model -to be materialized as software-, able to incorporate and regularize variables such as frequency, acceleration curves, and wagons traction.
“This aims to avoid energy waste, with a consequent impact over the temperature in tunnels and stations, all that finally results in efficiency and consumer welfare”, explains professor Amaya.
The research develops on account of a grant from Chilean Energy Efficiency Agency´s fund (Agencia Chilena de Eficiencia Energética, AChEE), to promote initiatives with positive impact on the efficient use of energy in different sectors of consumption.
Executive Director of AChEE, William Phillips, highlighted the initiative and affirmed that “the Agency is proud of working with CMM, because is a world recognized center and a referent in scientific research and knowledge for many countries”.
Phillips emphasized that this particular project rises within a framework of actions that pursue the promotion of applied research that focus on innovative solutions for social welfare in the energy efficiency field.
European experience
The research group led by professor Amaya has long experience working on the urban transport system optimization at European Community. Seven years taking part of the OSIRIS project has linked them with subways of Paris, Istanbul and Rome, among other operators, as well with their technology providers.
“To the extent that coverage of urban transportation in the world increases, it also seeks a new phase of innovation for safety and comfort for passengers. Researches for a newer and more efficient railway system are rising all over, and they must be equated with adequate strategies for efficient energy management “, says the specialist Phd. Amaya.
