Title :
Comparison of multisystem traction converters for high-power locomotives
Author :
Bakran, M.M. ; Eckel, H.-G. ; Eckert, P. ; Gambach, H. ; Wenkemann, U.
Author_Institution :
Siemens AG, Nuremberg, Germany
Abstract :
The European railways are characterized by a wide range of supply voltage systems. To allow flexible operation of electrical locomotives and short stops at system borders, multisystem locomotives are necessary. The paper gives a comparison of different solutions for multisystem converters and introduces the most promising concept based on the latest high-power IGBT technology.
Keywords :
electric locomotives; insulated gate bipolar transistors; power convertors; railways; traction power supplies; European railways; IGBT; electrical locomotives; high-power insulated gate bipolar transistor; multisystem traction converters; supply voltage systems; AC motors; Choppers; Commutation; Control systems; Europe; Insulated gate bipolar transistors; Inverters; Rail transportation; Traction motors; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics Specialists Conference, 2004. PESC 04. 2004 IEEE 35th Annual
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8399-0
DOI :
10.1109/PESC.2004.1355833
