Electromagnetic interference issues in the specification of AC and DC propulsion systems for light rail vehicles

Author

Joós, G. ; Kapila, R. ; Friem, R.

Author_Institution

Concordia Univ., Montreal, Que., Canada

fYear

1998

fDate

15-16 Apr 1998

Firstpage

41

Lastpage

47

Abstract

Concerns about electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues are gaining more importance in the specification of propulsion equipment for light rail vehicles, as the number and complexity of switching power converters increases. EMI may adversely affect the operation of the signalling systems and the safety of the vehicle. This paper examines requirements associated with EMI and identifies the possible sources of EMI. It describes the on-board equipment and fixed installations responsible for EMI generation. Mitigation techniques are discussed

Keywords

electric propulsion; electromagnetic interference; power convertors; railways; safety; signalling; traction motor drives; EMI issues; light rail vehicles; mitigation techniques; propulsion equipment; railway propulsion systems; signalling systems; switching power converters; vehicle safety; Circuits; Communication system control; Control systems; Electromagnetic interference; Electromagnetic launching; Frequency; Propulsion; Rails; Traction power supplies; Vehicle safety;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Railroad Conference, 1998. Proceedings of the 1998 ASME/IEEE Joint

Conference_Location

Philadelphia, PA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-4852-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/RRCON.1998.668072

Filename

668072