DRIVE CONCEPT OF H-BAHN VEHICLES

Selection and demands on drives for the track-bounded automatic rapid transit system (H-Bahn) are discussed. Advantages and disadvantages of the drive systems based on linear induction motors and on DC motors are described. Mechanical and electrical design of the drives and operating experience on test tracks are considered.

• Corporate Authors:

  Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

  Postfach 3240
  8520 Erlangen,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Brehm, W
  • Buchberger, H
• Publication Date: 1979-2

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 39-43
• Serial:
  • Siemens Power Engineering
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automated guideway transit; Direct current motors; Linear induction motors; Propulsion; Technology; Test tracks; Traction drives; Vehicle power plants
• Uncontrolled Terms: Propulsion systems
• Geographic Terms: Germany
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00324439
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 19 1982 12:00AM