Engineering
Elevator Group Control Optimal
Scheduling Policy by Zheng Jiong, Bu Siqing and Wan Jianru Elevator systems’ service quality and service efficiency play extremely important roles in the effective use of high-rise buildings. More and...
Elevator Group Control Method
Introduction by Zhu Lin, Jiang Qing, Cao Jie and Wan Jianru With the continuous increase in the number of tall buildings and the rapid development of intelligent buildings, more and...
An Improved and More Accurate Method to Calculate the Energy Consumption of a Lift
It is often necessary to select the best performing lift installation in terms of energy efficiency, for example, to gain the first credit in the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment...
Evaluating Elevator Passenger Average Traveling Time under Incoming Traffic Conditions Using Analytical Formulae and Monte Carlo Method
by Dr. Lutfi Al-Sharif, Osama F. Abdel Aal and Ahmad M. Abu Alqumsan Monte Carlo simulation is a powerful tool used in calculating the value of a variable that is...
Calculation of Elevator Balance Coefficient Based on Aitken’s Interpolation
by Huang Shaolun, Luo Zhiqun, Dai Qingyou and Wan Jianru Balance coefficient is an important parameter for the design, implementation and inspection of traction elevators. It is traditionally illustrated by...
The Value of Contiguous Grouping within Destination Dispatching
Overview This article briefly illustrates the role of elevator dispatching within an elevator system. It then describes the difference between traditional elevator systems and the destination dispatching approach and explains...
Sensorless Speed Control of PMSM for Elevator Systems
Energy efficiency, cost and other aspects are taken into consideration when examining permanent-magnet, synchronous-motor (PMSM) sensorless speed control. by Li Xiangwei, Luo Zhiqun and Wan Jianru The performance of an...
Alternative Weightless Testing: An Overview
Alternative weightless testing methods and the future of elevator testing in North America There have been many discussions about alternative weightless testing methods for periodic load tests on elevators taking...
Elevator Remote-Monitoring Method
Aimed to improve elevator-monitoring system compatibility, signal acquisition and processing units are discussed. by Li Shiqun, Zheng Jiong, Luo Zhiqun and Wan Janru To ensure the safe and reliable function...
Rope Research and Products for Elevator Applications
Steel-wire ropes and sheaves are examined. by Dr.-Ing. Wolfram Vogel and Lothar Sieber Steel-wire ropes have an important interface in traction elevators. The ropes influence the dimensioning of the rope...
