Presents a detailed account of the Milan underground system in which the use of chopper rectifiers permits energy savings of 30% from regenerative braking, with a further 10% saving from microprocessor controlled programmes of operations. A description of operating experiences and the modifications resulting from them are included.


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    Title :

    Automation and power regeneration in metropolitan railways


    Additional title:

    Automation und Energie-Rueckgewinnung bei Stadtbahnen
    Titel italienisch


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    Publication date :

    1979


    Size :

    17 Seiten


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    Italian




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