DocumentCode
1406993
Title
Commercial-Frequency A-C Electrification for a Rapid-Transit System
Author
Anderson, L.G.
Author_Institution
Chicago Transit Authority, Skokie, Ill.
Volume
82
Issue
66
fYear
1963
fDate
5/1/1963 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
135
Lastpage
142
Abstract
A practical method of applyring 3-phase 60-cycle power directly to a rapid-transit system is described. An unconventional distribution system is used to overcome the high impedance of the magnetic third rail. The problem of phase-unbalance, sectionalizinlg, controlled-rectifier traction, motor control, current spikes, and regenerative braking are presented with practical solutions for each of these problems. A very rough estimate of savings in first cost and annual energy consumption are tabulated.
Keywords
Arresters; Electrical resistance measurement; Filters; Flashover; Lightning; Rectifiers; Silicon; Surge protection; Testing; Traction motors;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Applications and Industry, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0536-1524
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TAI.1963.5407880
Filename
5407880
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