Title :
Optimum Design Considerations for Traction-Motor Commutators
Author :
Kuscgarsey, John J. ; Kelley, William E.
Author_Institution :
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Abstract :
The dc traction motor, an integral part of a diesel electric locomotive operation, depends on the commutation of current for satisfactory operation. Increasing demands for power and speed from traction motors, together with environmental conditions associated with their operation, necessitated rigid parameters for improving manufacturing techniques and materials to provide successful commutators for this service.
Keywords :
Annealing; Bars; Commutation; Copper; Insulation; Rail transportation; Springs; Steel; Temperature; Traction motors;
Journal_Title :
Industry and General Applications, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIGA.1966.4180611