Research Article

Validation and Analysis on Numerical Response of Super-High-Speed Railway Pantograph-Catenary Interaction Based on Experimental Test

Table 5

Assessment of simulation results against En 50367 (double pantograph).

Leading pantographTrailing pantographAcceptance

Mean (N)189.45 N189.58>127.16 N and < 208.60
Statistical maximum (N)300.43 N385.90 N<350 N (up to 350 km/h)
Statistical minimum (N)78.47 N6.74 N>0 N
Support uplift92.4 mm101.2 mm<150 mm
Actual maximum295.81 N393.82N<350 N (up to 350 km/h)
Actual minimum86.51 N0N>0 N

Unsatisfactory results are in bold.