Different Types of Traction System: The various types of traction system commonly used are described below. 1. Direct Steam Engine Drive. The steam engine drive used to be widely employed…
Overhead Equipment in Electric Traction Systems: Simplest type of overhead equipment in electric traction systems consists of a single contact wire supported either by bracket or by overhead span. The…
Automatic Block Signalling System in Railways: The purpose of automatic block signalling system in railways is to keep trains apart but permit spacing as close as safety permits. For optimum…
Operations of Traction Power Controller (TPC): It is provided to have a comprehensive picture of supply conditions and arrangement to operate switchgear with minimum delay so that continuity of electric…
Systems of Track Electrification AC Electrification System: As even in single phase electrification, the substations are necessarily required to keep the voltage drop within permissible limits. The type of substations…
Systems of Track Electrification DC Electrification System: The substations are necessary for control of electric supply to a considerably long network in systems of track electrification DC electrification system. DC…
Current Collector for Overhead System and Types of Current collector in traction: The current in the overhead system is collected with the help of sliding contact collector mounted on the…
Current Collection System in Electric Traction and Types of Current Collection: There are mainly two systems of current collection system for locoÂmotives, tramways or trolley buses viz Conductor rail system…