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Emergency Orders
Owners of Railroad Tank Cars; Emergency Order Requiring Inspection and Repair of Stub Sill Tank Cars.
Other Reports
Measurements and Analysis of ELF Magnetic and Electric Fields for Existing and Advanced Rail Transportation Systems: Fifth Quarterly Progress Report
Keywords: Electrification, Northeast Corridor, WMATA, Technical Issues
Abstract: [From the Overview] This Quarterly Progress Report covers the effort on Contract DTFR- 53-91-C-00047, "Measurements and Analysis of ELF Magnetic and Electric Fields for Existing...
Technical Reports
Comparison of Major Parameters in Electrodynamic and Electromagnetic Levitation Transport Systems
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...
Technical Reports
Inverter-Controlled ac Induction Motor Propulsion System Volume I: Executive Summary
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...
Technical Reports
Inverter-Controlled ac Induction Motor Propulsion System Volume II: Final Report
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...