| Title | Metroliner Auxiliary Power Electrical System Reliability Study |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 49621 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Abbas, J. D.; Watt, C. W. |
| Source | 135p. 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 | 19710601 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | The reliability of the electrical system of any vehicle is greatly affected by the way the system is configured. The propulsion and braking systems of a train must be unaffected by failures occurring in the nonessential power areas. With these criteria in mind the so-called 'Auxiliary Power System' of the Metroliner car was analyzed. This auxiliary power system was found to be deficient in achieving these ends. Recommendations suggest methods of satisfying these criteria by segregating the essential from the nonessential elements, thereby enhancing the overall availability of the Metroliner car. |
| Rosap ID | dot:11056 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11056 |
| TRT Terms | Auxiliary power plants; Auxiliary power units; Electric vehicles; High speed ground transportation; Passenger cars; Railroad cars; Reliability |
| General Subjects | High speed ground transportation; Propulsion |
| Classification | AGR - INFRASTRUCTURE - Railroads; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - High Speed Ground Transportation; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Energy and Environment; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Vehicle Design; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Rail Safety |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-FRA-71-02; PB-204 795 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49600/49621/Metroliner_Auxiliary_Power_Electrical_System_Reliability_Study.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |