DocumentCode
916179
Title
Caltrain electrification
Author
Kneschke, Tristan A.
Author_Institution
Louis Tobias Klauder (LTK) Engineering Services
Volume
4
Issue
2
fYear
2009
fDate
6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
44
Lastpage
52
Abstract
The system selected by Caltrain for the commuter rail line electrification is an autotransformer- fed system. The system comprises three major parts: - traction power supply system including traction power substations located along the route at predetermined spacing - traction power distribution system consisting of overhead catenary system, feeder system, paralleling stations, and a switching station - traction power return system comprising running rails, impedance bonds, cross bonds, static wire, and ground.
Keywords
autotransformers; railway electrification; traction power supplies; Caltrain electrification; autotransformer; commuter rail line electrification; traction power distribution system; traction power return system; traction power supply system; Copper; Heating; Impedance; Propulsion; Rails; Reactive power; Substations; Traction motors; Voltage; Wire;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Vehicular Technology Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1556-6072
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MVT.2009.932544
Filename
4977226
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