Non‐homentropic flow generated by trains in tunnels with side branches

Abstract

Describes the propagation of pressure waves when a train passes through a plain tunnel or tunnel equipped with side branches. A non‐homentropic one‐dimensional model is used to predict the flow generated. This model takes into consideration the train and tunnel geometry, the wall friction and heat transfer. The numerical calculation is performed using the classical method of characteristics. Near the train and tunnel ends, or at the junctions with the side branches, the flow is three dimensional. In the one‐dimensional theory, boundary conditions are applied to model the flows across these regions. The model used is validated by comparisons with experimental results. The use of airshafts to attenuate pressure waves is discussed.

Citation

William‐Louis, M.J.P. and Tournier, C. (1998), "Non‐homentropic flow generated by trains in tunnels with side branches", International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, Vol. 8 No. 2, pp. 183-198. https://doi.org/10.1108/09615539810201730