THYRISTORS FOR HIGH-SPEED TRACTION

A general description of the equipment supplied by the ASEA for the electric traction of the Advanced Passenger Train (APT) as well as of its remarkable properties in regard to the prevention of slipping, the damping of harmonies, and the improvement of the power factor, and, in addition, of its technological innovations--modular construction, coding on two faces, pressure connections, etc.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/00268356
• Corporate Authors:

  Ian Allan Limited

  Terminal House
  Shepperton, Middlesex  England  TW17 8AS
• Authors:
  • Cooper, B K
• Publication Date: 1973-1

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 2 p.
• Serial:
  • MODERN RAILWAYS
  • Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing, Limited
  • ISSN: 0026-8356

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: High speed rail; Railroad electrification; Technology; Thyristors
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced passenger trains; Thyristor control
• Subject Areas: Construction; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00050447
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Railway Documentation, Selection of
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 24 1974 12:00AM