Publications
Selected publications
- SmartDrive: Traction Energy Optimization and Applications in Rail Systems (Journal article - 2019)
- Inverter Operating Characteristics Optimization for DC Traction Power Supply Systems (Journal article - 2019)
- System energy optimisation strategies for metros with regeneration (Journal article - 2017)
- Energy evaluation of the power network of a DC railway system with regenerating trains (Journal article - 2016)
2025
Fault diagnosis and prognosis of railway vehicle system
Yang, B., Zhang, D., Guo, L., Tian, Z., & Dutta, S. (2025). Fault diagnosis and prognosis of railway vehicle system. Measurement Science and Technology, 36(2), 020202. doi:10.1088/1361-6501/adab0e
2024
Local and global sensitivity analysis for railway upgrading between hydrogen fuel cell and electrification
Zhang, Y., Tian, Z., Jiang, K., Hillmansen, S., & Roberts, C. (2024). Local and global sensitivity analysis for railway upgrading between hydrogen fuel cell and electrification. High-speed Railway, 2(4), 219-229. doi:10.1016/j.hspr.2024.11.002
Two-Stage Energy Management of Urban-Rail-Transit-based Micro Grid Integrated with EV
Dong, H., Tian, Z., & Spencer, J. W. (2024). Two-Stage Energy Management of Urban-Rail-Transit-based Micro Grid Integrated with EV. In 2024 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. doi:10.1109/esars-itec60450.2024.10819854
Future‐proofing city power grids: FID‐based efficient interconnection strategies for major load‐centred environments
Guo, P., Tian, Z., Yuan, Z., Qu, L., Zhang, X., & Zhang, X. (2024). Future‐proofing city power grids: FID‐based efficient interconnection strategies for major load‐centred environments. IET Renewable Power Generation, 18(15), 3003-3019. doi:10.1049/rpg2.13027
HI-Net: A novel histopathologic image segmentation model for metastatic breast cancer via lightweight dataset construction.
Li, F., Ma, J., Wen, T., Tian, Z., & Liang, H. -N. (2024). HI-Net: A novel histopathologic image segmentation model for metastatic breast cancer via lightweight dataset construction.. Heliyon, 10(19), e38410. doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e38410
Cost modelling-based route applicability analysis of United Kingdom passenger railway decarbonization options
Jiang, K., Tian, Z., Wen, T., Hillmansen, S., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Cost modelling-based route applicability analysis of United Kingdom passenger railway decarbonization options. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 160, 110094. doi:10.1016/j.ijepes.2024.110094
Towards Greener Rail Transit: Multi-Train Timetable and Speed Profile Optimization for Energy Conservation<sup>*</sup>
Zhang, Y., Cui, D., Wang, W., Sun, X., Yuan, Z., Tian, Z., & Dai, X. (2024). Towards Greener Rail Transit: Multi-Train Timetable and Speed Profile Optimization for Energy Conservation<sup>*</sup>. In 2024 29th International Conference on Automation and Computing (ICAC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. doi:10.1109/icac61394.2024.10718835
A Cross-Dimensional Attention Discriminating Masked Method for Building Energy Time-Series Data Imputation
Pei, J., Ma, J., Man, K. L., Zhao, C., & Tian, Z. (2024). A Cross-Dimensional Attention Discriminating Masked Method for Building Energy Time-Series Data Imputation. In 2024 9th International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Technologies (SpliTech) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. doi:10.23919/splitech61897.2024.10612589
Noise Canceling-FPPT for PV Systems Under Fluctuating Irradiance Conditions
Yuan, J., Tian, Z., Ma, J., & Lok Man, K. (2024). Noise Canceling-FPPT for PV Systems Under Fluctuating Irradiance Conditions. In 2024 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2024 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC / I&amp;CPS Europe) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. doi:10.1109/eeeic/icpseurope61470.2024.10751620
Energy-efficient train control incorporating inherent reduced-power and hybrid braking characteristics of railway vehicles
Peng, Y., Lu, S., Chen, F., Liu, X., & Tian, Z. (2024). Energy-efficient train control incorporating inherent reduced-power and hybrid braking characteristics of railway vehicles. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 163, 104626. doi:10.1016/j.trc.2024.104626
Parallel-Reinforcement-Learning-Based Online Energy Management Strategy for Energy Storage Traction Substations in Electrified Railroad
Luo, J., Gao, S., Wei, X., Tian, Z., & Wang, X. (2024). Parallel-Reinforcement-Learning-Based Online Energy Management Strategy for Energy Storage Traction Substations in Electrified Railroad. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 10(1), 2112-2123. doi:10.1109/tte.2023.3288639
Regenerative Braking Energy Utilization Analysis in AC/DC Railway Power Supply System With Energy Feedback Systems
Zhang, J., Tian, Z., Liu, W., Jiang, L., Zeng, J., Qi, H., & Yang, Y. (2024). Regenerative Braking Energy Utilization Analysis in AC/DC Railway Power Supply System With Energy Feedback Systems. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 10(1), 239-251. doi:10.1109/tte.2023.3253860
Research on Symmetric Bipolar MMC-M<sup>2</sup>Tdc-Based Flexible Railway Traction Power Supply System
Guo, P., Tian, Z., Yuan, Z., Zhang, X. -Y., & Sharifi, D. (2024). Research on Symmetric Bipolar MMC-M<sup>2</sup>Tdc-Based Flexible Railway Traction Power Supply System. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 10(1), 1043-1055. doi:10.1109/tte.2023.3290591
Adaptive energy management strategy for high-speed railway hybrid energy storage system based on double-layer fuzzy logic control
Luo, J., Gao, S., Wei, X., & Tian, Z. (2024). Adaptive energy management strategy for high-speed railway hybrid energy storage system based on double-layer fuzzy logic control. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 156, 109739. doi:10.1016/j.ijepes.2023.109739
An improved energy‐efficient driving strategy for routes with various gradients and speed limits
Liu, X., Tian, Z., Jiang, L., Lu, S., & Zeng, P. (2024). An improved energy‐efficient driving strategy for routes with various gradients and speed limits. IET Intelligent Transport Systems. doi:10.1049/itr2.12482
Development of a smart hybrid drive system with advanced logistics for railway applications
Kamel, T., Amor, P., Polater, N., Zhang, Y., Tian, Z., Hillmansen, S., & Tricoli, P. (2024). Development of a smart hybrid drive system with advanced logistics for railway applications. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 52, 559-576. doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.01.293
Prediction of the optimal hybrid train trajectory by using artificial neural network models
Din, T., Tian, Z., Bukhari, S. M. A. M., Din, M., Hillmansen, S., & Roberts, C. (2024). Prediction of the optimal hybrid train trajectory by using artificial neural network models. IET Intelligent Transport Systems. doi:10.1049/itr2.12472
A Real-Time Energy Management Strategy of Flexible Smart Traction Power Supply System Based on Deep Q-Learning
Ying, Y., Tian, Z., Wu, M., Liu, Q., & Tricoli, P. (2024). A Real-Time Energy Management Strategy of Flexible Smart Traction Power Supply System Based on Deep Q-Learning. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 25(8), 8938-8948. doi:10.1109/tits.2024.3414446
A hierarchical index evaluation system based on analytic hierarchy process (AHP) for photovoltaic collection system
Xiang, M., Guo, P., Yuan, Z., Tian, Z., Jia, Z., Jiang, Z., & He, N. (2025). A hierarchical index evaluation system based on analytic hierarchy process (AHP) for photovoltaic collection system. IET Conference Proceedings, 2024(6), 447-454. doi:10.1049/icp.2024.2319
Analysis of Energy Efficiency and Resilience for AC Railways With Solar PV and Energy Storage Systems
Chinomi, N., Tian, Z., Yang, N., Kano, N., & Jiang, L. (2024). Analysis of Energy Efficiency and Resilience for AC Railways With Solar PV and Energy Storage Systems. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems, 2, 519-530. doi:10.1109/ticps.2024.3468229
Bilevel Optimization of Sizing and Control Strategy of Hybrid Energy Storage System in Urban Rail Transit Considering Substation Operation Stability
Dong, H., Tian, Z., Spencer, J. W., Fletcher, D., & Hajiabady, S. (2024). Bilevel Optimization of Sizing and Control Strategy of Hybrid Energy Storage System in Urban Rail Transit Considering Substation Operation Stability. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 10(4), 10102-10114. doi:10.1109/tte.2024.3385821
Canceling Onboard Braking Resistance and Optimal Design of Energy Feedback Systems in Urban Rail
Zhang, J., Liu, W., Tian, Z., Xu, Q., Ma, Q., & Pan, Z. (2024). Canceling Onboard Braking Resistance and Optimal Design of Energy Feedback Systems in Urban Rail. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 10(4), 8575-8584. doi:10.1109/tte.2023.3348524
Capacitive Harmonic Analysis and DSTATCOM-Based Comprehensive Power Quality Management in Metro Substations
Guo, P., Yuan, Z., Tian, Z., Zhang, X. -Y., Yin, C., Liu, W., . . . Liu, G. (2025). Capacitive Harmonic Analysis and DSTATCOM-Based Comprehensive Power Quality Management in Metro Substations. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 11(1), 774-786. doi:10.1109/tte.2024.3396406
Digital Twin Integration With Data Fusion for Enhanced Photovoltaic System Management: A Systematic Literature Review
Yuan, J., Ma, J., Tian, Z., & Man, K. L. (2024). Digital Twin Integration With Data Fusion for Enhanced Photovoltaic System Management: A Systematic Literature Review. IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics, 5, 1045-1058. doi:10.1109/ojpel.2024.3422021
Early-Stage Electrical Fault Identification for Traction Transformers Using Vibration Signals Based on Dual-Attention Convolutional Network
Yang, J., Zhang, G., Tian, Z., Stewart, E., & Liu, Z. (2024). Early-Stage Electrical Fault Identification for Traction Transformers Using Vibration Signals Based on Dual-Attention Convolutional Network. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems, 2, 471-483. doi:10.1109/ticps.2024.3455271
Energy-Efficient Train Control With Onboard Energy Storage Systems Considering Stochastic Regenerative Braking Energy
Wu, C., Lu, S., Tian, Z., Xue, F., & Jiang, L. (2025). Energy-Efficient Train Control With Onboard Energy Storage Systems Considering Stochastic Regenerative Braking Energy. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 11(1), 257-274. doi:10.1109/tte.2024.3389960
Factoring Electrochemical and Full-Lifecycle Aging Modes of Battery Participating in Energy and Transportation Systems
Li, S., Zhao, P., Gu, C., Xiang, Y., Bu, S., Chung, E., . . . Cheng, S. (2024). Factoring Electrochemical and Full-Lifecycle Aging Modes of Battery Participating in Energy and Transportation Systems. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 15(5), 4932-4945. doi:10.1109/tsg.2024.3402548
Fault current calculation method for FID-based interconnected distribution networks
He, N., Guo, P., Yuan, Z., Tian, Z., Jia, Z., Jiang, Z., & Xiang, M. (2025). Fault current calculation method for FID-based interconnected distribution networks. IET Conference Proceedings, 2024(6), 418-424. doi:10.1049/icp.2024.2314
Interpretable Deep Reinforcement Learning with Imitative Expert Experience for Smart Charging of Electric Vehicles
Li, S., Zhao, A. P., Gu, C., Bu, S., Chung, E., Tian, Z., . . . Cheng, S. (2024). Interpretable Deep Reinforcement Learning with Imitative Expert Experience for Smart Charging of Electric Vehicles. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 1-13. doi:10.1109/tpwrs.2024.3425843
Practical Demonstration and Novel Optimization Control for a Smart Soft Open Point to Maximize the Synergy Between the DC Metro Line and the LV Distribution Grid
Kamel, T., Zangiabadi, M., Dong, H., Tian, Z., Wade, N., Pickert, V., & Tricoli, P. (2025). Practical Demonstration and Novel Optimization Control for a Smart Soft Open Point to Maximize the Synergy Between the DC Metro Line and the LV Distribution Grid. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 11(1), 1298-1312. doi:10.1109/tte.2024.3403235
System-efficient Energy Regulation and Control for Reversible Substations in Urban Rail System
Xu, Q., Liu, W., Ding, J., Tian, Z., Zhang, J., Zhang, X., & Bhatti, A. A. (2024). System-efficient Energy Regulation and Control for Reversible Substations in Urban Rail System. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 1. doi:10.1109/tte.2024.3519336
2023
Chance-constrained energy dispatch of railway smart power systems considering uncertainty of traction load
Chen, Y., Chen, M., Chen, Y., & Tian, Z. (2023). Chance-constrained energy dispatch of railway smart power systems considering uncertainty of traction load. In IET Conference Proceedings Vol. 2023 (pp. 89-93). Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). doi:10.1049/icp.2023.3155
Hybrid railway vehicle trajectory optimisation using a non-convex function and evolutionary hybrid forecast algorithm
Din, T., Tian, Z., Bukhari, S. M. A. M., Hillmansen, S., & Roberts, C. (2023). Hybrid railway vehicle trajectory optimisation using a non-convex function and evolutionary hybrid forecast algorithm. IET INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS. doi:10.1049/itr2.12406
Configuration and control strategy of flexible traction power supply system integrated with energy storage and photovoltaic
Chen, M., Dai, X., Lai, J., Chen, Y., Hillmansen, S., & Tian, Z. (2023). Configuration and control strategy of flexible traction power supply system integrated with energy storage and photovoltaic. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL POWER & ENERGY SYSTEMS, 153. doi:10.1016/j.ijepes.2023.109410
Energy Evaluation of PV and ESS Integrated AC Railways for Suburban Trains
Chinomi, N., Tian, Z., Kano, N., & Jiang, L. (2023). Energy Evaluation of PV and ESS Integrated AC Railways for Suburban Trains. In 2023 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. doi:10.1109/vppc60535.2023.10403189
Sizing and Energy Management Method of Energy Storage System in Urban Rail Transit
Dong, H., Tian, Z., & Dong, H. (2023). Sizing and Energy Management Method of Energy Storage System in Urban Rail Transit. In 2023 7th International Conference on Smart Grid and Smart Cities (ICSGSC) (pp. 296-301). IEEE. doi:10.1109/icsgsc59580.2023.10319206
An advanced cruising-coasting strategy for energy-efficient train driving
Liu, X., Tian, Z., & Jiang, L. (2023). An advanced cruising-coasting strategy for energy-efficient train driving. In 2023 IEEE Smart World Congress (SWC) (pp. 676-681). IEEE. doi:10.1109/swc57546.2023.10449127
Real-Time Energy Storage System Control Strategies for Urban Rail Transit with Renewable Energy
Dong, H., Tian, Z., Fletcher, D., Chinomi, N., & Spencer, J. W. (2023). Real-Time Energy Storage System Control Strategies for Urban Rail Transit with Renewable Energy. In 2023 IEEE 3rd International Conference on Industrial Electronics for Sustainable Energy Systems (IESES) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. doi:10.1109/ieses53571.2023.10253696
Coordinated Control Strategy of Railway Multisource Traction System With Energy Storage and Renewable Energy
Dong, H., Tian, Z., Spencer, J. W., Fletcher, D., & Hajiabady, S. (2023). Coordinated Control Strategy of Railway Multisource Traction System With Energy Storage and Renewable Energy. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 1-12. doi:10.1109/tits.2023.3271464
Bi-hierarchy capacity programming of co-phase TPSS with PV and HESS for minimum life cycle cost
Chen, M., Gong, X., Liang, Z., Zhao, J., & Tian, Z. (2023). Bi-hierarchy capacity programming of co-phase TPSS with PV and HESS for minimum life cycle cost. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 147, 108904. doi:10.1016/j.ijepes.2022.108904
Distributionally Robust Energy Consumption Scheduling of HVAC Considering the Uncertainty of Outdoor Temperature and Human Activities
Wang, Y., Zeng, Q., Tian, Z., Du, Y., Zeng, P., & Jiang, L. (2023). Distributionally Robust Energy Consumption Scheduling of HVAC Considering the Uncertainty of Outdoor Temperature and Human Activities. CSEE JOURNAL OF POWER AND ENERGY SYSTEMS, 9(3), 896-909. doi:10.17775/CSEEJPES.2021.08170
Renewable Sources and Energy Storage Optimization to Minimize the Global Costs of Railways
Kano, N., Tian, Z., Chinomi, N., Wei, X., & Hillmansen, S. (2023). Renewable Sources and Energy Storage Optimization to Minimize the Global Costs of Railways. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 1-11. doi:10.1109/tvt.2023.3265944
Robust Optimization of Energy-Saving Train Trajectories Under Passenger Load Uncertainty Based on p-NSGA-II
Xing, C., Li, K., Zhang, L., & Tian, Z. (2023). Robust Optimization of Energy-Saving Train Trajectories Under Passenger Load Uncertainty Based on p-NSGA-II. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION, 9(1), 1826-1844. doi:10.1109/TTE.2022.3194698
Capacity configuration method of flexible smart traction power supply system based on double-layer optimization
Ying, Y., Tian, Z., Wu, M., Liu, Q., & Tricoli, P. (2023). Capacity configuration method of flexible smart traction power supply system based on double-layer optimization. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 1. doi:10.1109/tte.2023.3244551
Transition towards deep decarbonisation of modern energy systems
Ye, Y., Wan, C., Gu, C., Wu, D., Strbac, G., Sun, H., . . . Tian, Z. (2023). Transition towards deep decarbonisation of modern energy systems. IET SMART GRID, 6(1), 1-4. doi:10.1049/stg2.12102
A Novel Local Binary Temporal Convolutional Neural Network for Bearing Fault Diagnosis
Xue, Y., Yang, R., Chen, X., Tian, Z., & Wang, Z. (2023). A Novel Local Binary Temporal Convolutional Neural Network for Bearing Fault Diagnosis. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT, 72. doi:10.1109/TIM.2023.3298653
Energy-Efficient Strategies for Train Operation
Su, S., Goverde, R. M. P., Wang, X., & Tian, Z. (2023). Energy-Efficient Strategies for Train Operation. In Lecture Notes in Mobility (pp. 19-39). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-34656-9_2
Energy-Efficient Train Operation: Conclusions and Future Work
Goverde, R. M. P., Su, S., & Tian, Z. (2023). Energy-Efficient Train Operation: Conclusions and Future Work. In Lecture Notes in Mobility (pp. 229-234). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-34656-9_8
Introduction to Energy-Efficient Train Operation
Tian, Z., Liu, X., Su, S., & Goverde, R. M. P. (2023). Introduction to Energy-Efficient Train Operation. In Lecture Notes in Mobility (pp. 1-18). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-34656-9_1
Preface
Su, S., Goverde, R. M. P., & Tian, Z. (2023). Preface (Vol. Part F814).
Railway Energy Simulation Considering Traction Power Systems
Tian, Z. (2023). Railway Energy Simulation Considering Traction Power Systems. In Lecture Notes in Mobility (pp. 169-227). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-34656-9_7
2022
Urban Rail Substation Parameter Optimization by Energy Audit and Modified Salp Swarm Algorithm
Zhang, J., Liu, W., Tian, Z., Qi, H., Zeng, J., & Yang, Y. (2022). Urban Rail Substation Parameter Optimization by Energy Audit and Modified Salp Swarm Algorithm. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER DELIVERY, 37(6), 4968-4978. doi:10.1109/TPWRD.2022.3164408
Guest Editorial: Special Section on Toward Low Carbon Industrial and Social Economy of Energy-Transportation Nexus
Fang, S., Tian, Z., Roberts, C., & Liao, R. (2022). Guest Editorial: Special Section on Toward Low Carbon Industrial and Social Economy of Energy-Transportation Nexus. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRIAL INFORMATICS, 18(11), 8146-8148. doi:10.1109/TII.2022.3185294
Smart soft open point to synergically improve the energy efficiencies of the interconnected electrical railways with the low voltage grids
Kamel, T., Tian, Z., Zangiabadi, M., Wade, N., Pickert, V., & Tricoli, P. (2022). Smart soft open point to synergically improve the energy efficiencies of the interconnected electrical railways with the low voltage grids. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL POWER & ENERGY SYSTEMS, 142. doi:10.1016/j.ijepes.2022.108288
Multi-layer state of health balancing control for a battery-based energy storage system to extend cycle life based on active equalization circuits
Li, X., Yin, X., Tian, Z., Jiang, X., Jiang, L., & Smith, J. (n.d.). Multi-layer state of health balancing control for a battery-based energy storage system to extend cycle life based on active equalization circuits. Frontiers in Energy Research, 10. doi:10.3389/fenrg.2022.966422
Control Strategy and Analysis of Railway Traction System with Energy Storage System and Renewable Energy Source
Dong, H., Tian, Z., Spencer, J. W., Fletcher, D., & Fang, L. (2022). Control Strategy and Analysis of Railway Traction System with Energy Storage System and Renewable Energy Source. In 2022 3rd International Conference on Advanced Electrical and Energy Systems (AEES) (pp. 475-480). IEEE. doi:10.1109/aees56284.2022.10079355
Mirror-Yolo: A Novel Attention Focus, Instance Segmentation and Mirror Detection Model
Li, F., Ma, J., Tian, Z., Ge, J., Liang, H. -N., Zhang, Y., & Wen, T. (2022). Mirror-Yolo: A Novel Attention Focus, Instance Segmentation and Mirror Detection Model. In 2022 7th International Conference on Frontiers of Signal Processing (ICFSP) (pp. 76-80). IEEE. doi:10.1109/icfsp55781.2022.9925001
Comparison of renewable integration schemes for AC railway power supply system
Kano, N., Tian, Z., Chinomi, N., & Hillmansen, S. (2022). Comparison of renewable integration schemes for AC railway power supply system. IET ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN TRANSPORTATION, 12(3), 209-222. doi:10.1049/els2.12048
Timetable Optimization and Trial Test for Regenerative Braking Energy Utilization in Rapid Transit Systems
Zhao, N., Tian, Z., Hillmansen, S., Chen, L., Roberts, C., & Gao, S. (2022). Timetable Optimization and Trial Test for Regenerative Braking Energy Utilization in Rapid Transit Systems. ENERGIES, 15(13). doi:10.3390/en15134879
Optimal Scheduling of FTPSS with PV and HESS Considering the Online Degradation of Battery Capacity
Chen, M., Liang, Z., Cheng, Z., Zhao, J., & Tian, Z. (2022). Optimal Scheduling of FTPSS With PV and HESS Considering the Online Degradation of Battery Capacity. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION, 8(1), 936-947. doi:10.1109/TTE.2021.3093321
Integrated Regenerative Braking Energy Utilization System for Multi-Substations in Electrified Railways
Chen, J., Ge, Y., Wang, K., Hu, H., He, Z., Tian, Z., & Li, Y. (2022). Integrated Regenerative Braking Energy Utilization System for Multi-Substations in Electrified Railways. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 1. doi:10.1109/tie.2022.3146563
Cost optimization of multi-mode train conversion for discontinuously electrified routes
Zhang, Y., Tian, Z., Roberts, C., Hillmansen, S., & Chen, M. (2022). Cost optimization of multi-mode train conversion for discontinuously electrified routes. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 138, 107993. doi:10.1016/j.ijepes.2022.107993
A Digital Twin Approach for Modeling Electrical Characteristics of Bifacial Solar Panels
Yuan, J., Tian, Z., Ma, J., Man, K. L., & Li, B. (2022). A Digital Twin Approach for Modeling Electrical Characteristics of Bifacial Solar Panels. In 2022 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRIAL IOT, BIG DATA AND SUPPLY CHAIN, IIOTBDSC (pp. 317-321). doi:10.1109/IIoTBDSC57192.2022.00065
Modelling, simulating and parameter designing for traction power system with bidirectional converter devices
Zhang, J., Liu, W., Tian, Z., Zhang, H., Zeng, J., & Qi, H. (2022). Modelling, simulating and parameter designing for traction power system with bidirectional converter devices. IET GENERATION TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION, 16(1), 110-122. doi:10.1049/gtd2.12281
2021
Operation and energy evaluation of diesel and hybrid trains with smart switching controls
Din, T., Tian, Z., Li, K., Hillmansen, S., & Roberts, C. (2021). Operation and energy evaluation of diesel and hybrid trains with smart switching controls. Control Engineering Practice, 116, 104935. doi:10.1016/j.conengprac.2021.104935
Model Predictive Current Control of Traction Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors in Six-Step Operation for Railway Application
Fang, X., Lin, S., Wang, X., Yang, Z., Lin, F., & Tian, Z. (2021). Model Predictive Current Control of Traction Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors in Six-Step Operation for Railway Application. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 1. doi:10.1109/tie.2021.3114695
Analysis the impact of Energy Storage a shared Asset between DC Railway Network and Electricity Distribution Network
Zangiabadi, M., Tian, Z., Kamel, T., Tricoli, P., Wade, N., & Pickert, V. (2021). Analysis the impact of Energy Storage a shared Asset between DC Railway Network and Electricity Distribution Network. In 2021 IEEE INTERNATIONAL POWER AND RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE (IPRECON). doi:10.1109/IPRECON52453.2021.9640788
Driving Strategy Optimization and Field Test on an Urban Rail Transit System
Zhao, N., Tian, Z., Chen, L., Roberts, C., & Hillmansen, S. (2021). Driving Strategy Optimization and Field Test on an Urban Rail Transit System. IEEE INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MAGAZINE, 13(3), 34-44. doi:10.1109/MITS.2019.2926369
Reliability and Life Evaluation of a DC Traction Power Supply System Considering Load Characteristics
Chen, Y., Tian, Z., Roberts, C., Hillmansen, S., & Chen, M. (2021). Reliability and Life Evaluation of a DC Traction Power Supply System Considering Load Characteristics. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION, 7(3), 958-968. doi:10.1109/TTE.2020.3047512
A Smart Rail and Grid Energy Management System for increased synergy between DC Railway Networks & Electrical Distribution Networks
Zangiabadi, M., Tian, Z., Kamel, T., Tricoli, P., Wade, N., & Pickert, V. (2021). A Smart Rail and Grid Energy Management System for increased synergy between DC Railway Networks & Electrical Distribution Networks. In 2021 56TH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES POWER ENGINEERING CONFERENCE (UPEC 2021): POWERING NET ZERO EMISSIONS. doi:10.1109/UPEC50034.2021.9548224
Optimized Localization for the inverting substation to maximize the braking efficiency of the DC railways
Kamel, T., Tian, Z., Zangiabadi, M., Wade, N., Pickert, V., & Tricoli, P. (2021). Optimized Localization for the inverting substation to maximize the braking efficiency of the DC railways. In 2021 IEEE 15TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPATIBILITY, POWER ELECTRONICS AND POWER ENGINEERING (CPE-POWERENG). doi:10.1109/CPE-POWERENG50821.2021.9501220
An Online Thermal De-icing Method for Urban Rail Transit Catenary
Wang, Y., Zhang, G., Tian, Z., Qiu, R., & Liu, Z. (2021). An Online Thermal Deicing Method for Urban Rail Transit Catenary. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION, 7(2), 870-882. doi:10.1109/TTE.2020.3032614
SMART SOP ARCHITECTURES AND POWER CONTROL MANAGEMENTS BETWEEN LIGHT DC RAILWAY AND LV DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
Kamel, T., Tian, Z., & Tricoli, P. (2021). SMART SOP ARCHITECTURES AND POWER CONTROL MANAGEMENTS BETWEEN LIGHT DC RAILWAY AND LV DISTRIBUTION NETWORK. In IET Conference Proceedings Vol. 2020 (pp. 194-199). Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). doi:10.1049/icp.2021.0980
Simple current control of permanent magnet synchronous machines for railway traction operating in six-steps
Fang, X., Tian, Z., Yang, Z., Lin, F., & Tricoli, P. (2021). Simple current control of permanent magnet synchronous machines for railway traction operating in six-steps. IET Electric Power Applications, 14(13), 2640-2647. doi:10.1049/iet-epa.2020.0106
Convex Optimization of Speed and Energy Management System for Fuel Cell Hybrid Trains
Jibrin, R., Hillmansen, S., Roberts, C., Zhao, N., & Tian, Z. (2021). Convex Optimization of Speed and Energy Management System for Fuel Cell Hybrid Trains. In 2021 IEEE VEHICLE POWER AND PROPULSION CONFERENCE (VPPC). doi:10.1109/VPPC53923.2021.9699165
2020
Integrated optimisation model for neutral section location planning and energy-efficient train control in electrified railways
Miao, R., Wu, C., Zhu, K., Xue, F., Tian, Z., Hillmansen, S., . . . Lu, S. (2020). Integrated optimisation model for neutral section location planning and energy-efficient train control in electrified railways. IET RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION, 14(18), 3599-3607. doi:10.1049/iet-rpg.2020.0142
Integration of Energy Storage and Renewable Energy Sources into AC Railway System to Reduce Carbon Emission and Energy Cost
Kano, N., Tian, Z., & Hillmansen, S. (2020). Integration of Energy Storage and Renewable Energy Sources into AC Railway System to Reduce Carbon Emission and Energy Cost. In 2020 IEEE VEHICLE POWER AND PROPULSION CONFERENCE (VPPC). doi:10.1109/VPPC49601.2020.9330988
Probabilistic available transfer capability assessment in power systems with wind power integration
Sun, X., Tian, Z., Rao, Y., Li, Z., & Tricoli, P. (2020). Probabilistic available transfer capability assessment in power systems with wind power integration. IET RENEWABLE POWER GENERATION, 14(11), 1912-1920. doi:10.1049/iet-rpg.2019.1383
Voltage Unbalance Management for High-Speed Railway Considering the Impact of Large-Scale DFIG-Based Wind Farm
Chen, Y., Chen, M., Tian, Z., & Liu, Y. (2020). Voltage Unbalance Management for High-Speed Railway Considering the Impact of Large-Scale DFIG-Based Wind Farm. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER DELIVERY, 35(4), 1667-1677. doi:10.1109/TPWRD.2019.2949563
Multitime-Scale Optimal Dispatch of Railway FTPSS Based on Model Predictive Control
Chen, M., Cheng, Z., Liu, Y., Cheng, Y., & Tian, Z. (2020). Multitime-Scale Optimal Dispatch of Railway FTPSS Based on Model Predictive Control. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION, 6(2), 808-820. doi:10.1109/TTE.2020.2992693
Traction Power Substation Load Analysis with Various Train Operating Styles and Substation Fault Modes
Tian, Z., Zhao, N., Hillmansen, S., Su, S., & Wen, C. (2020). Traction Power Substation Load Analysis with Various Train Operating Styles and Substation Fault Modes. ENERGIES, 13(11). doi:10.3390/en13112788
Integrated Timetable Optimization for Minimum Total Energy Consumption of an AC Railway System
Pan, Z., Chen, M., Lu, S., Tian, Z., & Liu, Y. (2020). Integrated Timetable Optimization for Minimum Total Energy Consumption of an AC Railway System. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON VEHICULAR TECHNOLOGY, 69(4), 3641-3653. doi:10.1109/TVT.2020.2975603
Hierarchical Optimization of an On-Board Supercapacitor Energy Storage System Considering Train Electric Braking Characteristics and System Loss
Zhong, Z., Yang, Z., Fang, X., Lin, F., & Tian, Z. (2020). Hierarchical Optimization of an On-Board Supercapacitor Energy Storage System Considering Train Electric Braking Characteristics and System Loss. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON VEHICULAR TECHNOLOGY, 69(3), 2576-2587. doi:10.1109/TVT.2020.2967467
Coordinated Scheduling Strategy for Distributed Generation Considering Uncertainties in Smart Grids
Dong, H., Li, S., Dong, H., Tian, Z., & Hillmansen, S. (2020). Coordinated Scheduling Strategy for Distributed Generation Considering Uncertainties in Smart Grids. IEEE ACCESS, 8, 86171-86179. doi:10.1109/ACCESS.2020.2992342
2019
Optimization of neutral section location on high-speed railways with consideration of train operations
Miao, R., Wu, C., Lu, S., Xue, F., Tian, Z., & Hillmansen, S. (2020). Optimization of neutral section location on high-speed railways with consideration of train operations. In SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW (pp. 171-177). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
A study to design the locations of reversible traction substations for minimizing power losses of DC railways
Tian, Z., Kamel, T., & Tricoli, P. (2019). A study to design the locations of reversible traction substations for minimizing power losses of DC railways. In 2019 21ST EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON POWER ELECTRONICS AND APPLICATIONS (EPE '19 ECCE EUROPE). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
DC Traction Power Supply System Reliability Evaluation and Robust Design
Chen, Y., Tian, Z., Hillmansen, S., Roberts, C., & Zhao, N. (2019). DC Traction Power Supply System Reliability Evaluation and Robust Design. In PROCEEDINGS OF 2019 IEEE 3RD INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL AND ENERGY CONFERENCE (CIEEC) (pp. 1153-1158). doi:10.1109/CIEEC47146.2019.CIEEC-2019424
A new hybrid simulation integrating transient-state and steady-state models for the analysis of reversible DC traction power systems
Zhang, G., Tian, Z., Tricoli, P., Hillmansen, S., & Liu, Z. (2019). A new hybrid simulation integrating transient-state and steady-state models for the analysis of reversible DC traction power systems. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL POWER & ENERGY SYSTEMS, 109, 9-19. doi:10.1016/j.ijepes.2019.01.033
SmartDrive: Traction Energy Optimization and Applications in Rail Systems
Tian, Z., Zhao, N., Hillmansen, S., Roberts, C., Dowens, T., & Kerr, C. (2019). SmartDrive: Traction Energy Optimization and Applications in Rail Systems. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 20(7), 2764-2773. doi:10.1109/TITS.2019.2897279
VU limit pre-assessment for high-speed railway considering a grid connection scheme
Chen, Y., Chen, M., Tian, Z., Liu, Y., & Hillmansen, S. (2019). VU limit pre-assessment for high-speed railway considering a grid connection scheme. IET GENERATION TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION, 13(7), 1121-1131. doi:10.1049/iet-gtd.2018.6323
Inverter Operating Characteristics Optimization for DC Traction Power Supply Systems
Zhang, G., Tian, Z., Tricoli, P., Hillmansen, S., Wang, Y., & Liu, Z. (2019). Inverter Operating Characteristics Optimization for DC Traction Power Supply Systems. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 68(4), 3400-3410. doi:10.1109/TVT.2019.2899165
Current closed-loop control and field orientation analysis of an induction motor in six-step operation for railway applications
Fang, X., Tian, Z., Li, H., Yang, Z., Lin, F., & Hillmansen, S. (2019). Current closed-loop control and field orientation analysis of an induction motor in six-step operation for railway applications. IET POWER ELECTRONICS, 12(6), 1462-1469. doi:10.1049/iet-pel.2018.5854
Predictive Current Control of Four-Quadrant Converters Based on Specific Sampling Method and Modified Z-Transform
Zhang, G., Qian, J., Liu, Z., & Tian, Z. (2019). Predictive Current Control of Four-Quadrant Converters Based on Specific Sampling Method and Modified Z-Transform. JOURNAL OF POWER ELECTRONICS, 19(1), 179-189. doi:10.6113/JPE.2019.19.1.179
2018
Energy Evaluation for DC Railway Systems with Inverting Substations
Tian, Z., Zhang, G., Zhao, N., Hillmansen, S., Tricoli, P., & Roberts, C. (2018). Energy Evaluation for DC Railway Systems with Inverting Substations. In 2018 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR AIRCRAFT, RAILWAY, SHIP PROPULSION AND ROAD VEHICLES & INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION CONFERENCE (ESARS-ITEC). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Access Point Deployment Optimization in CBTC Data Communication System
Wen, T., Constantinou, C., Chen, L., Tian, Z., & Roberts, C. (2018). Access Point Deployment Optimization in CBTC Data Communication System. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, 19(6), 1985-1995. doi:10.1109/TITS.2017.2747759
A Novel Hybrid DC Traction Power Supply System Integrating PV and Reversible Converters
Zhang, G., Tian, Z., Du, H., & Liu, Z. (2018). A Novel Hybrid DC Traction Power Supply System Integrating PV and Reversible Converters. ENERGIES, 11(7). doi:10.3390/en11071661
2017
Field test of train trajectory optimisation on a metro line
Zhao, N., Chen, L., Tian, Z., Roberts, C., Hillmansen, S., & Lv, J. (2017). Field test of train trajectory optimisation on a metro line. IET INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS, 11(5), 273-281. doi:10.1049/iet-its.2016.0214
An integrated metro operation optimization to minimize energy consumption
Zhao, N., Roberts, C., Hillmansen, S., Tian, Z., Weston, P., & Chen, L. (2017). An integrated metro operation optimization to minimize energy consumption. TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART C-EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, 75, 168-182. doi:10.1016/j.trc.2016.12.013
System energy optimisation strategies for metros with regeneration
Tian, Z., Weston, P., Zhao, N., Hillmansen, S., Roberts, C., & Chen, L. (2017). System energy optimisation strategies for metros with regeneration. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 75, 120-135. doi:10.1016/j.trc.2016.12.004
2016
System Energy Optimisation of Metro-transit System using Monte Carlo Algorithm
Tian, Z., Weston, P., Hillmansen, S., Roberts, C., & Zhao, N. (2016). System Energy Optimisation of Metro-transit System using Monte Carlo Algorithm. In 2016 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INTELLIGENT RAIL TRANSPORTATION (ICIRT) (pp. 453-459). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Energy evaluation of the power network of a DC railway system with regenerating trains
Tian, Z., Hillmansen, S., Roberts, C., Weston, P., Zhao, N., Chen, L., & Chen, M. (2016). Energy evaluation of the power network of a DC railway system with regenerating trains. IET ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN TRANSPORTATION, 6(2), 41-49. doi:10.1049/iet-est.2015.0025
2015
Metro traction and power system energy optimisation
Zhao, N., Tian, Z., Hillmansen, S., Roberts, C., Yuan, M., Li, J., . . . Li, K. (2015). Metro traction and power system energy optimisation. In Stephenson Conference Research for Railways 2015 Vol. 2015-April (pp. 191-198).
2014
Modeling and Simulation of DC Rail Traction Systems for Energy Saving
Tian, Z., Hillmansen, S., Roberts, C., Weston, P., Chen, L., Zhao, N., . . . Xin, T. (2014). Modeling and Simulation of DC Rail Traction Systems for Energy Saving. In 2014 IEEE 17TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITSC) (pp. 2354-2359). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Railway Vertical Alignment Optimisation at Stations to Minimise Energy
Xin, T., Roberts, C., He, J., Hillmansen, S., Zhao, N., Chen, L., . . . Su, S. (2014). Railway Vertical Alignment Optimisation at Stations to Minimise Energy. In 2014 IEEE 17TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITSC) (pp. 2119-2124). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Train Trajectory Optimisation of ATO Systems for Metro Lines
Zhao, N., Roberts, C., Hillmansen, S., Western, P., Chen, L., Tian, Z., . . . Su, S. (2014). Train Trajectory Optimisation of ATO Systems for Metro Lines. In 2014 IEEE 17TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITSC) (pp. 1796-1801). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/