DocumentCode
3081531
Title
The use of GPS (Global Positioning System) for synchronizing frequency converters
Author
Dellas, John ; Schwartz, Morris
Author_Institution
New York City Transit, NY, USA
fYear
2001
fDate
2001
Firstpage
93
Lastpage
98
Abstract
This paper discusses a novel application of GPS (Global Positioning System) for the synchronization of seventeen remotely located 60 Hz to 25 Hz static frequency converter sites located over three Boroughs of the City of New York, USA
Keywords
Global Positioning System; frequency convertors; power convertors; power system measurement; railways; synchronisation; traction; 25 Hz; 60 Hz; GPS; Global Positioning System; frequency converter synchronisation; railways; static frequency converter sites; traction power supply; Circuit faults; Cities and towns; Communication system signaling; Frequency conversion; Frequency synchronization; Global Positioning System; Insulation life; Power generation; Power harmonic filters; Substations;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Railroad Conference, 2001. Proceedings of the 2001 IEEE/ASME Joint
Conference_Location
Toronto, Ont.
Print_ISBN
0-7803-7085-6
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/RRCON.2001.921753
Filename
921753
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