Test Program for Evaluation of Variable Frequency Power Conditioners

Details

• Creators:
  Wlodyka, Raymond A. ; Knutrud, T.
• Corporate Creators:
  John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.)
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Federal Railroad Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Electric power conditioning
  • Failure
  • Induction motors
  • Performance
  • Propulsion
  • Reliability
  • Stresses
  • Temperature
  • Testing
• Publication/ Report Number:
  DOT-TSC-FRA-73-02 ; FRA-ORD&D-74-12
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Federal Railroad Administration
• NTL Classification:
  NTL-RAIL TRANSPORTATION-RAIL TRANSPORTATION ; NTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Vehicle Design ; NTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Rail Safety ; NTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-SAFETY AND SECURITY
• Abstract:
  A test program is outlined for variable frequency power conditioners for 3-phase induction motors in vehicle propulsion applications. The Power Conditioner Unit (PCU) performance characteristics are discussed in some detail. Measurement methods, recording techniques and data presentation are given, which should yield a broad set of performance data common to most PCU designs of this type. Measurements of component electrical and temperature stresses are included. These measurements are regarded as essential for a meaningful evaluation and for formulating estimates of peak power capability and specific power (kVA/lb). A limited test program of the RFI/EMI characteristics of the PCU is also discussed, as are tests of special characteristics such as reliability and failure modes.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  RR305/R3306
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11086/dot_11086_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 1.02 MB]
• Collection(s):
  Volpe Center
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:716c3daf52275784f89e8ff2892a984cf13cb3c2875e4c80697bba17cfae61a8