1. Univ logo Active Control of Trolleybus Current Collection Systems (ACTCCS) Researcher: Min Chen Supervisors: Dr Christopher Ward Dr Ella-Mae Hubbard Dr Ella-Mae Hubbard Mr Peter Hubbard Mr Peter Hubbard Loughborough University Researcher: Min Chen Supervisors: Dr Christopher Ward Dr Ella-Mae Hubbard Dr Ella-Mae Hubbard Mr Peter Hubbard Mr Peter Hubbard Loughborough University UKACC PhD Presentation Showcase

2. Univ logo Complicated overhead line system UKACC PhD Presentation Showcase Slide 2 IntroductionIntroduction  Trolleybus is coming back the world and UK  But some fundamental issues without change for a hundred years Very inflexible operation De-wiring& re-wiring problems

3. Univ logo UKACC PhD Presentation Showcase Slide 3 Research Aims  Overcome problems and develop next generation trolleybus by novel idea of ACTCCS Urban Trolleybus Lorry Trolleybus on Future E-Motorway Single overhead line Solo pantograph rod Automatic de-&re-wiring Flexible operation

4. Univ logo UKACC PhD Presentation Showcase Slide 4 Current Modelling and Simulation  Pantograph rod-catenary modelling and simulation

5. Univ logo UKACC PhD Presentation Showcase Slide 5 Conclusion & Future work  Conclusion: For passive pantograph rod-catenary system For passive pantograph rod-catenary system Main contribution of stable contact force from pre-load static forceMain contribution of stable contact force from pre-load static force Main contribution of variable contact force from dynamic contact forceMain contribution of variable contact force from dynamic contact force De-wirement and arcing are easier happening at high speed and low pantograph spring stiffnessDe-wirement and arcing are easier happening at high speed and low pantograph spring stiffness  Future work: For active pantograph rod-catenary system Active pantograph rod-catenary modelling and simulatingActive pantograph rod-catenary modelling and simulating Sensitive and actuation systems designSensitive and actuation systems design Control algorithm and system designControl algorithm and system design

6. Univ logo Thank You m.chen@lboro.ac.uk UKACC PhD Presentation Showcase Slide 6