FAULT DETECTION ON DIRECT CURRENT RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEMS

Due to the similarity between fault currents and load currents, it has been difficult to adequately protect a dc transit system, particularly against low current, arcing faults. The electrical characteristics of these systems are reviewed and analyzed to develop the basic design requirements for their proper protection. An analysis is made of a new device designed specifically for protection against low current faults. Test results are reported, and application guidelines are formulated.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the IEEE Ind. Appl. Soc., 8th Annu. Meet.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

  3 Park Avenue, 17th Floor
  New York, NY  United States  10016-5997
• Authors:
  • Stewart, Joshua
  • Waldron, J E
• Publication Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fault location; Railroad electrification; Rapid transit
• Old TRIS Terms: Fault currents; Fault protection
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00056851
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1981 12:00AM