Title :
Tubular-axle induction motors for railway traction
Author :
Stokes, R.W. ; Lilley, M.J. ; Lockwood, M. ; Rash, N.M. ; Spooner, E.
Author_Institution :
GEC Traction Ltd., Manchester, UK
fDate :
10/1/1978 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A 3-phase electric-traction system for railway vehicles is described. The traction motor is an inside-out induction machine, built within a tubular axle, driving the wheels directly without gearing. The concept offers potential savings in manufacturing and maintenance costs. Good agreement has been obtained between predictions and measured performance on a series of experimental motors, and production versions are now being designed.
Keywords :
electric propulsion; induction motors; railways; traction; costs; electric propulsion; railway traction; tubular axle induction motor;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineers, Proceedings of the Institution of
DOI :
10.1049/piee.1978.0227
