THREE PHASE AC TRACTION STUDY FOR MULTIPLE UNIT TRAINS ON NEC. LETTER REPORT 18

This study involves the time and energy performance of three-phase AC induction motors applied to MU trains in the Northeast Corridor. The AC motor, as compared with existing DC Metroliner motors, has higher power-to-weight and power-to-volume capabilities, is more rugged, and costs less. Trip time performance equal to that of a DC-driven improved Metroliner should be achievable without AC motors driving every axle. Configurations using some motorless axles or cars should be considered.

• Corporate Authors:

  Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  California Institute of Technology, 4800 Oak Grove Drive
  Pasadena, CA  United States  91103
• Authors:
  • Stallkamp, J A
• Publication Date: 1978-10

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 33 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternating current motors; Electric multiple unit cars; Electric power conditioning; Energy consumption; High speed rail; Induction motors; Solid state devices; Traction drives; Train operations
• Identifier Terms: Metroliner (Express train)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Propulsion systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Solid state; Train performance
• Subject Areas: Energy; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00195693
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1979 12:00AM