Modelling and simulation of electric urban transportation systems with energy storage

Electrified guided vehicles are normally equipped with regenerative braking devices, while traction lines are supplied by non-reversible substation, thus allowing braking energy recovery only if nearby other vehicles are absorbing power. To enhance the effectiveness of regenerative braking, some energy storage can be installed along the line. Evaluation of its cost effectiveness requires time domain simulations, performed creating simulation models using general-purpose or specialized simulation languages. In this paper, two simulation tools are used. Their respective characteristics compared. The results obtained from both of them are also useful to evaluate the effectiveness of energy storage in a real-life urban case study.