| Title | Evaluation of Noncontact Power Collection Techniques |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 49138 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Stickler, John J. |
| Source | 46p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publication Date | 19720701 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | An evaluation is made of four basic noncontacting techniques of power collection which have possible applicability in future high speed ground transportation systems. The techniques considered include the electric arc, magnetic induction, electrostatic (capacitive) coupling, and electromagnetic waveguide coupling. The report concludes that the electric arc is the only feasible technique from the standpoint of power coupling efficiency and design practicality. A test program is recommended for investigating the power transfer capabilities of the arc coupler. Details of an experimental test setup are presented which can be used to obtain empirical data required for the design of a prototype unit. |
| Rosap ID | dot:10613 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10613 |
| TRT Terms | Air cushion vehicles; Electric arcs; Electric circuits; Electric power supply; High speed ground transportation; High speed vehicles; Intelligent transportation systems; Railroad trains; Charge collectors |
| General Subjects | Ground-effect machines |
| Classification | NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - High Speed Ground Transportation |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-FRA-72-07; FRA-RT-73-7; PB-222 408 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49100/49138/DOT-TSC-FRA-72-07.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |