DocumentCode
1370285
Title
A new control for heavyweight rapid-transit cars
Author
Lichtenfels, I. W.
Author_Institution
Locomotive and Car Equipment Department, General Electric Company, Erie, Pa.
Volume
72
Issue
2
fYear
1953
fDate
5/1/1953 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
49
Lastpage
53
Abstract
An advance over the original combination of electric-operated cam controller with pneumatic circuit contactors, this new system utilizes two motor-operated controllers; one to establish main circuits, and the other to commutate resistance. Refinements, introduced as the result of operating experience with equipment of the previous type, give smoother operation and improved dynamic braking characteristics. Compactness and ease of maintenance have been achieved to a marked degree.
Keywords
Circuit breakers; Immune system; Relays; Resistors; Traction motors; Wires;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Part II: Applications and Industry, Transactions of the
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0097-2185
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TAI.1953.6371260
Filename
6371260
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