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1
Sep
1992
Technical Reports
Comparison of Major Parameters in Electrodynamic and Electromagnetic Levitation Transport Systems
Subject
Maglev,
Motive Power and Equipment
Keywords: Suspensions, High Speed Ground Transportation, Magnetic Levitation, Linear Induction Motors, Linear Synchronous Motors, Ride Comfort
Abstract: This study compiles quantitative design information that can be used in selecting a high-speed magnetic levitation system. Analytic models were developed for three...
Report Number
DOT/FPA/NMI-92/15
Office
RRD
1
Mar
1989
Technical Reports
Inverter-Controlled ac Induction Motor Propulsion System Volume I: Executive Summary
Subject
Motive Power and Equipment
Keywords: ac Traction Motor, dc Chopper, Inverter Drive Unit, Power Conversion Unit, Pulse-Width Modulation
Abstract: An inverter-controlled ac induction motor propulsion system for rail transit cars was designed, developed, and tested to verify projected benefits and applicability of ac over...
Report Number
UMTA-CA-06-0175-89-1
Office
RRD
1
Mar
1989
Technical Reports
Inverter-Controlled ac Induction Motor Propulsion System Volume II: Final Report
Subject
Motive Power and Equipment
Keywords: ac Traction Motor, dc Chopper, Inverter Drive Unit, Power Conversion Unit, Pulse-Width Modulation
Abstract: An inverter-controlled ac induction motor propulsion system for rail transit cars was designed, developed, and tested to verify projected benefits and applicability of ac over...
Report Number
UMTA-CA-06-0175-89-2
Office
RRD
1
Apr
1984
Technical Reports
Chopper Locomotive Demonstration Program Phase II, Final Report
Subject
Motive Power and Equipment
Keywords: Chopper Controls, Power Factor, Electric Propulsion
Abstract: An E44 electric locomotive of 5000 hp, 6 axles and 6 motors was used as a test bed to evaluate full scale use of 6 separate high power DC to DC choppers for propulsion. The normal...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-84/13
1
Mar
1983
Technical Reports
Optimum Power Conditioning and Motor Combination for Locomotive Traction
Subject
Motive Power and Equipment
Keywords: Alternative Power, Voltage, Induction Motor
Abstract: This is the interim report describing the results of the research on Phase I, the first year, of this contract. The object of the research is to study alternate power conditioning...
Report Number
D0T/RSPA/DMA-50/83/21
Office
RRD