DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR 25 KV TRACTION-SUPPLY TRANSFORMERS

Traction transformers are subjected to special stresses: irregular load conditions, inbalances of the threephase supply network, short-circuits, over-tensions. Motive-power tension at pantographs must be maintained at a level which is as regular as possible. The article mentions a few constructional arrangements (electrical, mechanical, thermal), adopted for the transformers of BR's 25 kV traction network in order to withstand these service conditions without trouble.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Electrical Engineers

  Savoy Place
  London WC2R 0BL, NY  England  10016-5997
• Authors:
  • Farr, J C
  • Hall, A C
• Conference:
  • Institution of Electrical Engineers, Proceedings
• Publication Date: 1975-7

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 727-732
• Serial:
  • Volume: 122
  • Issue Number: 7

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electric locomotives; Electric power conditioning; Railroad electrification; Transformers
• Identifier Terms: British Rail
• Subject Areas: Energy; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00129188
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 19 1976 12:00AM