DocumentCode
791496
Title
The BART Car Systems and Maintenance Philosophies
Author
Van Eck, R.A. ; Grief, Nathan
Author_Institution
Rohr Industries, Chula Vista, Calif.
Issue
5
fYear
1974
Firstpage
553
Lastpage
559
Abstract
This paper briefly reviews the propulsion, auxiliary electrical, and miscellaneous electrical systems selected for use on the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District cars. It also discusses the general maintenance philosphies and future activities of the Rolling Stock and Shops Division in anticipation of full BART system operation.
Keywords
Acceleration; Automatic control; Choppers; Control systems; Filters; Propulsion; Resistors; Temperature control; Testing; Traction motors;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0093-9994
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TIA.1974.349204
Filename
4157644
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