Application of Variable Speed Drives: Several drives are driven at constant speeds by induction or synchronous motors, although operation of Application of Variable Speed Drives could lead to saving of substantial…
Use of Efficient Semiconductor Converters: Prior to development of Use of Efficient Semiconductor Converters, inefficient power modulators were employed in several applications. While replacement of these power modulators by the…
CSI Squirrel Cage Induction Motor Drive: Performance and operation of CSI induction motor drive is already explained . Figure 10.23 shows details of the traction drive of CSI Squirrel Cage…
Load Commutated Inverter Fed Synchronous Motor Drive: Load Commutated Inverter Fed Synchronous Motor Drive is shown in Fig. 10.22. The inverter is a current source inverter employing thyristors T1 - T6. The…
PWM VSI Induction Motor Drive: PWM VSI Induction Motor Drive for traction is shown in Fig. 10.21. A pulsewidth modulated voltage source inverter converts dc into variable frequency and variable…
Driving Axle Code for Locomotives: Driving Axle Code for Locomotives - Weight of the locomotive is supported on axles which are coupled to wheels. The weight per axle is limited…
Battery Powered Vehicles: Battery Powered Vehicles - These are popularly known as electric vehicles. Although several batteries and fuel cells have been developed, only available at affordable price is the…
Solar Panels or Photovoltaic Cells: A Solar Panels or Photovoltaic Cells converts sunlight into electricity. Single crystal, polycrystal and amorphous silicon cells have been employed. The open circuit voltage is…