Circulating multi car lift system – traffic concept and analysis

Authors

  • Stefan Gerstenmeyer - thyssenkrupp elevator innovation GmbH - The University of Northampton
  • Richard Peters - Peters Research Ltd - The University of Northampton

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14234/tsib.v1i1.107

Abstract

A new generation of lifts currently under development applies magnetic linear propulsion and does not need ropes. Shafts are shared, and lifts move in two or more dimensions. Taller and more densely populated buildings will be accommodated by adding more cars but not necessarily more shafts. Engineers planning lift installations need new ways to assess the handling capacity and quality of service provided by ropeless lifts. In this paper possible traffic concepts are considered  as well as some traffic design principles being established by applying simple cycle time calculations. For example, shuttle lift applications are considered and compared with current roped solutions. Improving on cycle time calculations requires the development of dispatching strategies, the modelling of safety distance requirements and traffic simulation models; an overview of progress in these areas will be presented.

Author Biographies

Stefan Gerstenmeyer, - thyssenkrupp elevator innovation GmbH - The University of Northampton

Stefan Gerstenmeyer has been working as Senior Engineer and Head of Traffic and Group Control at thyssenkrupp Elevator Innovation GmbH. He has been involved in R&D projects relating to group and dispatcher functions for lift controls including multi car lift systems. He is a post graduated research student at the University of Northampton.

Richard Peters, - Peters Research Ltd - The University of Northampton

Richard Peters has a degree in Electrical Engineering and a Doctorate for research in Vertical Transportation. He is a director of Peters Research Ltd and a Visiting Professor at the University of Northampton. He has been awarded Fellowship of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, and of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers. Dr Peters is the author of Elevate, elevator traffic analysis and simulation software.

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2017-01-12

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Gerstenmeyer, S., & Peters, R. (2017). Circulating multi car lift system – traffic concept and analysis. Transportation Systems in Buildings, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.14234/tsib.v1i1.107

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