THREE-PHASE LOCOMOTIVE TRACTION AND ITS IMPORTANCE FOR THE FUTURE

After detailed theoretical consideration of the characteristics of the three-phase traction system, the author describes the advantages resulting from the introduction of the collector-less asynchronous motor. Also discussed is the network behaviour of the new technique and the hitherto employed single-phase and mixed-current series motors. The advantages of the new system for electric braking are explained and the dimensioning of the main components is described. Much space is devoted to a comparison of the new traction method with the locomotive design of the 1909s. The author concludes by examining the advantages of the three-phase system for the design of the locomotive. The last section shows the extent to which the new technology has found application in wider circles.

• Corporate Authors:

  Hestra Verlag

  Holzhofallee 33, Postfach 4244
  6100 Darmstadt 1,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Hochbruck, H
  • Korber, J
• Publication Date: 1977-1

Language

• German

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 13-24
• Serial:
  • Eisenbahntechnische Rundschau
  • Volume: 26
  • Issue Number: 1/2
  • Publisher: Hestra Verlag

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternating current motors; Asynchronous motors; Dynamic braking; Electric locomotives; Motors; Regenerative braking; Traction; Traction drives
• Subject Areas: Energy; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00156882
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 4 1977 12:00AM