THE ENERGY ASPECTS OF THREE PHASE CURRENT PROPULSION FOR A.C. LOCOMOTIVES
Robin G. Schulze
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Robin G. Schulze
Abstract
The three-phase locomotive with a 50 Hz supply frequency can only be constructed in an economical manner by using semiconductor techniques. One disadvantage is the poor power factor, and the article discusses circuits to improve this. Three-phase current propulsion opens up new prospects.
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The three-phase locomotive with a 50 Hz supply frequency can only be constructed in an economical manner by using semiconductor techniques. One disadvantage is the poor power factor, and the article discusses circuits to improve this. Three-phase current propulsion opens up new prospects.
Key concepts: Propulsion, Current (fluid), Phase (matter), Engineering, Power (physics), Disadvantage, Electronic circuit, Electrical engineering