Electric railway traction. II. Traction drives with three …

For pt.I see ibid., Feb. 1994. This article describes DC-fed and AC-fed railway traction drives with three-phase induction motors, including the operation of the CSI, VSI and pulse converter. The dynamic performance of VSI-fed drives depends on the accompanying motor control scheme; two different arrangements are described: vector control with …

Electric Traction Control

Electric motors are a common means of powering a train, whether the energy required is carried on-board the train in the form of a diesel engine and its fuel or obtained from outside the train by connection with an external power supply carried by an overhead line or third rail. Electric …

Energy Saving Technologies for Railway Traction Motors

Keywords: rail vehicle, traction motor, efficiency, totally enclosed motor, permanent magnet synchronous motor Received 30 August 2009; Revised 4 December 2009 1. Introduction Traction motors of rail vehicles are required to be small enough to be housed in a limited space under the vehicle floor and light

Railway Drive System Design: Traction Motor …

Drive System of a Railway Locomotive. All modern Electric & Diesel locomotives are hauled by traction motors. An electric locomotive is powered by electricity from overhead high-tension (voltage) electric lines …

Online Deep Learning for High-Speed Train Traction Motor …

As the core component of the traction drive system of high-speed trains, the working condition of the traction motor is directly related to the operational safety of the train. During train operation, the temperature signal of the traction motor is constantly changing. Accurate prediction of the traction motor temperature using real-time data generated …

Traction systems for locomotives and high- speed …

TRACTION SYSTEMS FOR LOCOMOTIES AND HIH-SPEED APPLICATIONS. ABB is the expert for traction converters, motors, transformers, and complete traction chain solutions. In deep and trustful partnerships with vehicle builders, refurbishers, and rail operators, we supply state-of-the-art traction systems.

What is a traction motor and when should it be used?

As traction motors are used to provide propulsion, they're commonly used in railway locomotives, including diesel-electric and overhead catenary-powered all-electric locomotives, urban light-rail vehicles (LRVs or trams), and suburban LRVs. Traction motors are also finding use as electric drives in heavy construction equipment.

Railway Energy Part 1: traction power system

the electrically powered vehicles on the high-speed railway line. The Traction Power Supply System (TPS) is based upon a 50 hz, 2x25 kilovolt (kV) autotran sformer feed configuration. If justified by local conditions or by a technical-economic study, 1x25 kV traction power supply system may be

Electric Traction Systems

2- AC Electrification System. An AC traction system has become very popular nowadays, and it is more often used in most of the traction systems due to several advantages, such as quick availability and generation of AC that can be easily stepped up or down, easy controlling of AC motors, less number of substations requirement, and the presence of …

Review and Trends in Traction Motor Design

This paper presents a review of the current traction motor topologies available in the railway market in two parts. In the first part, essential aspects of the electromagnetic and thermal design of railway traction motors, e.g. motor sizing, rotor configurations and cooling methods, are discussed. Different topologies are compared considering the wide …

Traction Motors

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Railway electrification, traction and power supply

Railway Technology has listed some of the leading railway traction power supply equipment and solutions providers, ... AC, DC and synchronous traction motors for electric multiple units (EMUs), and electric and diesel-electric locomotives; Traction substations, rectifiers, AC-DC converters, and DC-AC inverters ...

ABB Traction motors

Every train needs a unique motor for its purpose. ABB holds a complete and flexible traction motor portfolio that allows us to build the perfect solution for train operators – …

Traction Motors

Traction motors are the key components of complex propulsion systems that drive freight locomotives and passenger transit vehicles. The operational performance of traction motors directly affects the efficiency and dependability of services provided by Rail Transportation and Mass Transit industries. Therefore, reliable, long-lasting traction ...

High-Efficiency Technology for Railway-Vehicle Traction …

This paper presents high-efficiency technology for railway-vehicle traction motors, looking at the latest development of induction motors (IMs) and permanent magnet synchronous …

Locomotive Traction Motor Parts: The 10 most important …

The necessity of maintenance for locomotive traction motor parts . Traction motors for locomotives play a crucial part in the rail industry, and they must be well-maintained and in good working order to avoid underperformance or sudden breakdowns.. Our company has extensive rail industry expertise, including emergency …

Design, Modeling, and Analysis of a Railway Traction Motor …

A conventional railway vehicle adopts the rigid-axle wheelset (RW) due to its inherently characteristics of automatic restoration capability without additional actuators or control. RW allows the railway vehicle to run to the center of the rail. However, there is no restoring force in independently rotating wheelsets (IRWs), if only traction torque control is …

Different Types Of Traction Motors

A traction motor is basically an electric motor that generates the power to rotate the wheels of the train. The rotating force produced by the traction motor is transmitted to the wheels of the vehicle through the pinion and gear wheel. The various types of traction motors used are, DC Series Motor, AC Series Motor, Three Phase …

Traction systems for locomotives and high- speed …

TRACTION SYSTEMS FOR LOCOMOTIES AND HIH-SPEED APPLICATIONS. ABB is the expert for traction converters, motors, transformers, and complete traction chain …

How Diesel Locomotives Work

The sand dramatically increases the traction of the drive wheels. The train has an electronic traction-control system that automatically starts the sand sprayers when the wheels slip or when the engineer makes an emergency stop. The system can also reduce the power of any traction motor whose wheels are slipping.

MVDC Railway Traction Power Systems; State …

Electric railway traction for rapid urban/suburban transportation, as well as for high-power and long-distance applications, has a history from end of the 19th century. ... as well as being integrated in …

High-Efficiency Technology for Railway-Vehicle Traction Motors

This paper presents high-efficiency technology for railway-vehicle traction motors, looking at the latest development of induction motors (IMs) and permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs). A proposed high-efficiency IM realized decrease in stray load loss and harmonic losses as well as fundamental loss, where the magnetic wedges inserted into …

Study on Cage Wear of Railway Traction Motor Bearings …

Cylindrical roller bearings used in traction motors for railway vehicles are used at high rotational speeds and under light loads. Under these operating conditions, the life due to cage wear is much shorter than the life due to raceway fatigue. Therefore, bearing life can be extended by reducing cage wear. The authors thought that to reduce …

Comparative study of stator current-based and vibration …

Hence, the cage defect of Railway Traction Motor Bearing (RTMB) is usually difficult to be recognized with motor housing vibration acceleration signal. Considering Induction Motor (IM) itself a sensor, the mechanical imbalance of bearing cage defect can reflect in stator current through the motor gap magnetic field rather than a …

Traction Motors : Industrial Products, Ltd.

We have been supplying traction motors for railway vehicles for over a century. ... With over 72,000 units delivered, our motors are powering rail and serving customers all over the world. Learn more. Product Lineup. Our lineup combines the elements of cooling, rotor, and options to meet a wide variety of needs. ...

A Review on Different Aspects of Traction Motor Design for Railway …

This article presents a review in three parts on the current traction motor topologies available in the railway market. In the first part, essential aspects of the electromagnetic design of railway traction motors, e.g., motor sizing and rotor configurations, are discussed. Different topologies are compared considering the wide range of …

Design, Modeling, and Analysis of a Railway Traction Motor …

In this paper, the design and modeling of an IRW traction motor were accomplished considering active restoring force control. A quasi-semi-closed slot structure is proposed …

Different Types Of Traction Motors in EMD Locomotives

There are different types of traction motors that we use in EMD locomotives. We provide you a complete description about the various types. (905) 303-7100. Mon - Fri: 8:00 - 17:00 / Closed on Weekends ... Supco Canada Railways Supply Group is a quality provider of remanufacturing services for rotating electrical apparatus …

Traction Motors

Traction Motors. Toshiba has been developing and manufacturing traction motors since the company started its railway business in 1899. As an alternative to the reliable asynchronous motors (ASM), Toshiba has taken traction motor technology to a new level: the permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) for rail vehicles is efficient, quiet …

Pamphlet on Traction Motor 6FRA6068(WAG9-WAP7)

Three phase traction motor type 6 FRA 6068 is used on WAG9/ WAP7 class of locomotives. It is an asynchronous 6 pole squirrel cage rotor ... RDSO, Railway Board or Zonal Railways. The pamphlet is for guidance only and it is not a statutory document. If you have any suggestion or comment, please write to: Director (Electrical), CAMTECH ...