NTL Record

Title The Status of Advanced Propulsion Technology in Japan
Record ID 50006
Personal Name
Creator
Nene, Vilas D.
Source 83p. in various pagings
Corporate Creator John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration
Publisher United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration
Publication Date 19820301
Language English
Abstract This report describes the efforts of the Japanese transit industry, which includes manufacturers and transit operators, in the area of advanced propulsion systems for urban rail vehicles. It presents different chopper system designs, new ac drive developments, various commercial frequency and audio frequency signaling systems, investigation of potential electromagnetic interference problems, and possible countermeasures. Six Japanese transit systems using chopper cars are described in some detail in Appendix A and a widely used commutation circuit of these choppers is described in Appendix B. Other related topics, such as equipment reliability and maintenance, are also discussed.
Rosap ID dot:11413
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11413
TRT Terms Alternating current motors; Chopper circuits; Electric power conditioning; Electromagnetic interference; Interference; Rapid transit cars; Reliability; Subways; Technology; Technology assessment; Thyristors; Track circuits; Urban transportation
Classification NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Vehicle Design;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Transit Safety and Security;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY;
NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Transit Safety and Security;
NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Contract Number DTRS-57-81-C-00033
Report Number DOT-TSC-UMTA-81-76; UMTA-MA-06-0025-81-5
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/50000/50000/50006/DOT-TSC-UMTA-81-76.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository