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1 Apr 1984

Technical Reports

Chopper Locomotive Demonstration Program Phase II, Final Report

Author
Robert Hopkins

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

Author
Richard G. Hoft

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

1 Apr 1982

Technical Reports

A Demonstration Project for Locomotive Engineer Training

Author
L&N-BLE Demonstration Training Project

Subject Program Evaluation

Keywords: Task Analysis, LET, Training Aids, Cost/Benefit Analysis

Abstract: This report presents the findings of the joint venture demonstration training project conducted by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad and the Brotherhood of Locomotive...

1 Jan 1982

Technical Reports

Railroad Electrification Activity: A Summary Report, 1980-1981

Author
Alice E. Kidder

Subject Program Evaluation

Keywords: Electrified Railroads, Cost-Effectiveness, Railway Engineering, Economic Studies of Alternative Traction Power, International Trends in Railway Construction, Railroad Management

Abstract: This report reviews the status of railway electrification in North America and selected countries worldwide, for the period June, 1980 through June, 1981. Included in the report...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-82/53
Office
RRD

1 Aug 1981

Technical Reports

User's Guide: SPAR 11 Structural Analysis Finite Element Program (Including Graphics), For Use on a DEC-2050 Computer System

Author
R. T. Haftka, R. C. Dix, N. Shah

Subject Program Evaluation

Keywords: AUS Processor, ELD Processor, Interactive Graphics, PLOT 12 Program, TAB Processor

Abstract: SPAR 11 is a version of Level 11 of the SPAR program, as modified and enhanced for the Association of American Railroads. The enhancements are in the area of interactive use and...

Report Number
R-489
Office
RRD