Use of chopper-controlled propulsion systems on rail rapid transit vehicles can cause inductive interference with audio-frequency signalling systems. Inductive interference is caused by the time-varying magnetic flux lines, emanating from propulsion equipment on the vehicle, passing through the rail-axle loop under the vehicle. It is evidenced by the observation of abnormally high levels of rail-to-rail voltage observed at locations under the vehicle. The passage of a vehicle over a fixed location induces a transient interference voltage from rail to rail which can have measurable harmonic content throughout the audio-frequency spectrum. The induced voltages can be coupled into audio-frequency track circuit apparatus, and can disrupt the normal operation of such equipment. A physical model for calculating interference levels observed is developed in this report, results of field observations are given, and methods for alleviating the problem are discussed.


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    Title :

    Inductive Interference in Audio-Frequency Rapid Transit Signalling Systems Due to Chopper Propulsion Control


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    Publication date :

    1981-10-01


    Size :

    589453 byte




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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