Client

HBL Power Systems
Limited, India

Industry

Railways

Challenge

The client was developing a battery box for railway applications. The client faced the challenge of ensuring the design met stringent German standards which required producing detailed virtual analysis reports. 

 

Timetooth took on the challenge to evaluate and redesign the structure for safety employing FEA.

Service Area

Advance Simulation Engineering

Timeline

September 2023 to January 2024

Timetooth's team visited the client's manufacturing facility and designed components to align with the client's manufacturing capabilities.

Key Engineering Solutions

1. Structural analysis, including equivalent static and buckling analysis, was performed as per EN 12663.

2. Weld fatigue assessment was carried out following DVS 1612 guidelines.

Solutions

Timetooth began the project by studying the railway standards applicable to the design. A battery enclosure was modeled based on the external dimensions and mounting points provided by the client. 

A modal analysis was conducted to evaluate the mode shapes and natural frequencies. Further structural analysis, including equivalent static and buckling analysis, was performed as per EN 12663. Additionally, weld fatigue assessment was carried out following DVS 1612 guidelines.

Simulation results were analyzed to identify weak points, and design iterations were made to improve strength and rigidity. The design incorporated Fire Safety norms as per EN 45545. The design also included an IP 65 rating for the electric box, sockets, and cable glands mounted in outdoor areas, and an IP 54 rating for the battery box. Timetooth’s team visited the client’s manufacturing facility and designed components to align with the client’s manufacturing capabilities.

Once the design was finalized, relevant mechanical accessories such as latches, gaskets, and hinges were selected and shared with the client. The final model also included provisions for mounting electrical accessories, routing, and mounting lugs. All manufacturing and welding drawings were shared with the client.

Key Highlights

ROI for the client

First time right design led to a cost effective design.

The Project was completed in a short span of 4 months.