Simulation of operating modes of electric power storage devices in AC traction power supply systems

Aim. Improving the efficiency of AC traction power supply systems. Solving challenges in testing technical and technological solutions using simulation modeling of their operating modes. Methods and Materials. The research is based on a simulation model designed to test algorithms for regulating the operation of electric power storage devices within the traction power supply system. The tasks are solved using the following methods: system method, analytical method, and statistical modeling method. Results. The proposed simulation model enabled the testing of an algorithm regulating an electric power storage device. The simulation provided results for active power regulation using the voltage levels in the contact network. The results included calculated oscillograms and voltages, along with their effective values for both charge and discharge modes. Conclusion. The results obtained can be used to compare the effectiveness of different methods for regulating electric power storage devices in AC traction power supply systems.