NTL Record

Title Comparison of Solid State Inverters for AC Induction Motor Traction Propulsion Systems
Record ID 50254
Personal Name
Creator
Wlodyka, Raymond A.; Stickler, J.J.
Source 320p. 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 19801201
Language English
Abstract This report is one of a series concerned with the application of ac machines as traction motors for railroad motive power. It presents results of a laboratory evaluation and computer analysis of different inverter systems. Three inverter systems, sine wave, pulse-width modulated, and parallel capacitor commutated, were selected as being representative of inverter types applicable to traction use and were evaluated under similar operating conditions with asynchronous ac motors. The report includes descriptions of operating theory for each inverter type studied, descriptions of test circuitry, test procedures, and analysis of test results. Efficiency, power factor, distortion, regeneration, device utilization, and their effects on system characteristics and influence on system selection are discussed.
Rosap ID dot:11646
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11646
TRT Terms Alternating current motors; Engine efficiency; Induction motors; Laboratory tests; Power factor
Classification NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Report Number FRA/ORD-80/92; DOT-TSC-FRA-80-17
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/50000/50200/50254/DOT-TSC-FRA-80-17.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository