The author describes the electrical fittings and systems in the tram developed by Alsthom, Villeurbanne, and tested recently in Rotterdam. He describes the traction motor, the chopper circuitry, the control unit and the generation of auxiliary voltages. In particular he examines the power supply, the motor circuit, braking and the brake circuit, and the control software.


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    Title :

    New tramcars from Grenoble


    Additional title:

    Neue elektrische Armaturen und Systeme fuer Strassenbahnwagen


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    3 Seiten, 8 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    Dutch




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