The Energy Systems Integration Laboratory (ESIL), works on a range of projects including:
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Department for Transport – Calculation of Energy Consumption
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Phase 1 – Intercity Express Project (IEP)
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Phase 2 - DMU (Class 150 and Pacer replacement)
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Department for Transport – Discontinuous electrification
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Department for Transport – Evaluation of novel train propulsion systems
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Mersey Rail – Evaluation of Energy Saving Strategies (inc. driver variance)
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EC – Environmental Management Tools for Infrastructure Managers (InfraGuider)
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Atkins – Multi-train Simulator Development
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KTP (Atkins) – AC railway power network simulator
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PhD Student – Improving Regenerative Braking Systems
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PhD Student – Optimised Supervisory Control for Hybrid Rail Vehicles
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PhD Student – Cost modelling for future propulsion systems
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MPhil Student – Measurement and monitoring of battery systemsInstrumentation