An execution of the performance test for EMU

도시철도차량의 성능시험 시행 및 현황

Performance test is carried out in accordance with "performance test standard for Electrical Multiple Unit", noticed by Ministry of Construction ＆ Transportation in 2000. The object of this standard is to ensure that vehicle is tested after completion and before entry into service. Performance test is classified by type test to be carried out for the first car and its components in order to verify their performance and by routine test to be carried out on the whole quantity in order to prove the performance of individual items. Scope of the test is divided by components, completed car, preliminary adjustment test and running test on main line. The paper introduces a testing procedure and an execution method of the performance test.