Different Groups of Systems of Electric Traction: As already mentioned, systems of electric traction may be divided into two main groups. (1) The group consisting of vehicles which receive electric…
Different Types of Traction System: The various types of traction system commonly used are described below. 1. Direct Steam Engine Drive. The steam engine drive used to be widely employed…
Starting and Speed Control of DC Traction Motors: Starting and Speed Control of DC Traction Motors - As already discussed, only series and compound dc motors are suitable for traction…
Overhead Equipment in Electric Traction Systems: Simplest type of overhead equipment in electric traction systems consists of a single contact wire supported either by bracket or by overhead span. The…
Operations of Traction Power Controller (TPC): It is provided to have a comprehensive picture of supply conditions and arrangement to operate switchgear with minimum delay so that continuity of electric…
Major Traction Substation Equipments: The Major Traction Substation Equipments are namely, traction transformer circuit breakers and interruptor. 1. Traction Transformer Transformers are required to step down the grid supply voltage…
Systems of Track Electrification DC Electrification System: The substations are necessary for control of electric supply to a considerably long network in systems of track electrification DC electrification system. DC…
Current Collection System in Electric Traction and Types of Current Collection: There are mainly two systems of current collection system for locoÂmotives, tramways or trolley buses viz Conductor rail system…