STATIC FREQUENCY CONVERTER FOR SEPTA'S WAYNE JUNCTION TRACTION SUBSTATION

To obtain additional power supply capability for a rapid transit commuter system operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) a modern thyristor operated static converter is considered as an additional frequency converter. The new equipment was required to be fully compatible with the existing rotaries and backup line, to be available for scheduled operation by November 1984, and to be designed to have a low life cycle cost. A detailed technical and economical analysis indicated that the static frequency converter was the most suitable type, and a specification for its design and manufacture is furnished.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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• Authors:
  • Kneschke, T A
• Publication Date: 1985-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 295-300
• Serial:
  • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
  • Volume: IA-2
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Applications; Commuting; Converters (Electricity); Electric power supply; Electric substations; Frequency converters; Life cycle analysis; Life cycle costing; Railroad commuter service; Rapid transit; Reliability; Static converters; Thyristors
• Identifier Terms: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
• Old TRIS Terms: Converters; Philadelphia division; Rapid transit commuter system; Regional high speed lines; Static frequency converter
• Subject Areas: Energy; Finance; Public Transportation; Research; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00455202
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 27 2004 10:00PM