The document discusses electric traction systems used for railways. It describes how electric traction systems use electric power instead of steam or internal combustion engines to power trains. It discusses the types of electric traction systems including DC traction, AC traction, and multi-system traction. It also describes the components of electric traction systems such as the catenary construction, current collectors, and major locomotive components.
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1. ELECTRIC TRACTION SYSTEM
Presented by
Dr. A.Franklin Alex Joseph
Associate Professor
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
St. Josephs College of Engineering and Technology
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2. CONTENT
INTRODUCTION
WHY ELECTRIC TRACTION SYSTEM???
TYPES OF ELECTRIC TRACTION SYSTEM
TYPE OF TRACK ELECTRIFICATION
SINGLE CATENARY CONSTRUCTION
COMPOUND CATENARY CONSTRUCTION
TYPES OF CURRENT COLLECTOR
MAJOR COMPONENTS
BLOCK DIAGRAM OF AN A.C LOCOMOTIVE
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3. INTRODUCTION
The process of moving any vehicle is called traction . If the electric energy
is use in this process is called electric traction.
In the case of non electric traction system, unused of electricity such as
steam and IC engine drive.
In the case of electric traction system we use electric power for traction
system such as railways, tramways etc.
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4. WHY ELECTRIC TRACTION SYSTEM ???
Cheapness : Low operation cost
Cleanliness : Smoke and gas free
Maintenance cost : 50% less than other steam engines
Starting time and speed : Without loss of time.
High starting torque : Uses of D.C & A.C series motor- very high starting
torque.
Braking : Regenerative breaking is used which feeds back energy.
Saving in high grade coal : Saving of non-renewable energy source.
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5. TYPES OF ELECTRIC TRACTION SYSTEMS
There are three types of electrical traction system
DC traction
AC traction
Multi system
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6. DC TRACTION
DC traction units use direct current drawn from conductor rail or an
overhead line.
The most popular line voltages for overhead wire supply systems 15kV
DC and 30kV DC.
600V - 750V DC volt range is used for third rail systems. In other words
additional rail is provided for supplying electricity to train and is called
conductor rail.
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FIG 1: RAIL DC TRACTION SYSTEM
PICTURE COURTESY: https://www.electronicscomp.com/nema17-1.6kg-cm-single-shaft
7. DISADVANTAGES OF DC TRACTION SYSTEM
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Disadvantages :-
Expensive substations are required at
frequent intervals.
The overhead wire or third rail must be
relatively large and heavy.
Voltage goes on decreasing with
increase in length.
FIG 2: RAIL DC TRACTION SYSTEM
PICTURE COURTESY: https://microcontrollerslab.com/nema-23-sdctraction-pinoutfeatures
8. AC TRACTION
AC Traction units draw alternating current from an overhead line.
Typical Voltages Used are:-
25 kV AC, 50 Hz
25 kV AC, 60 Hz
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FIG 3: RAILAC TRACTION SYSTEM
PICTURE COURTESY: https://microcontrollerslab.com/nema-23-sdctraction-pinoutfeatures
9. ADVANTAGES OF AC TRACTION SYSTEM
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Advantages :-
Fewer substations are required.
Lighter overhead current supply wire
can be used.
Reduced weight of support structure.
Reduced capital cost of
electrification.
FIG 4: RAILAC TRACTION SYSTEM
PICTURE COURTESY: https://microcontrollerslab.com/nema-23-sdctraction-pinoutfeatures
10. MULTI SYSTEMS
Multi-system trains are used to provide continuous journeys along routes that
are electrified using more than one system.
One way to accomplish this is by changing locomotives at the switching
stations.
These stations have overhead wires that can be switched from one voltage to
another.
Another way is to use multi-system locomotives that can operate under
several different voltages and current types.
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11. SYSTEM OF TRACK ELECTRIFICATION
Trolley wire or contact wire suspended with minimum of sag so that
contact between the trolley wire and current collector can be maintained at
higher speeds.
This wire is supported by another wire known as catenary.
Two different types of Catenary construction can be used
Single Catenary
Compound Catenary
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FIG 5: TRACK ELECTRIFICATION
PICTURE COURTESY: https://makeagif.com/gif/how-stepper-motors-work-electric-motor-Ub5P
13. EXAMPLE: ELECTRIC TESTER
COMPONENTS:
RESISTOR-10 M
NEON BULB
SPRING
USE OF RESISTANCE :
230 V to 2.5 V= 0.23mA
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PICTURE COURTESY: https://makeagif.com/gif/how-stepper-motors-work-electric-motor-Ub5P
FIG 6: ELECTRIC TESTER
14. EXAMPLE: ELECTRIC TESTER
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PICTURE COURTESY: https://makeagif.com/gif/how-stepper-motors-work-electric-motor-Ub5P
FIG 7: ELECTRIC TESTER
15. ELECTRIC TRAIN PHASE-GROUND CONNECTION
SYSTEM
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PICTURE COURTESY: https://makeagif.com/gif/how-stepper-motors-work-electric-motor-Ub5P
FIG 8: ELECTRIC TRAIN CONNECTION
AXLE BRUSH
MOTOR
RECTIFIER
TRANSFORMER
16. Single Catenary Construction
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Provided for speeds up to 120kmph.
Span of catenary wire 45-90 m and sag
of 1-2m.
Relatively Cheaper
Less Maintenance
Suitable where traffic is denser and
operating speeds are low
FIG 9: SINGLE CATENARY CONSTRUCTION
PICTURE COURTESY: https://makeagif.com/gif/how-stepper-motors-work-electric-motor-Ub5P
17. Compound Catenary Construction
Provided for speeds ranges 190-224kmph.
Additional wire called intermediate wire is used to increase current carrying
capacity i.e., to have increased traffic density.
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FIG 10: COMPOUND CATENARY CONSTRUCTION
PICTURE COURTESY : https://gifs.com/gif/ac-motor-animation-video-jRYDZ4
18. ELECTRIC TRAIN TRACTION MOVEMENT
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Video 1: ELECTRIC TRAIN TRACTION MOVEMENT
VIDEO COURTESY : https://youtube.com//electric traction -movement-video-jRYDZ4
19. ELECTRIC TRAIN TRACTION MOTOR DRIVE
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Video 2: ELECTRIC TRAIN TRACTION MOTOR DRIVE
VIDEO COURTESY : https://youtube.com//electric traction -movement-video-jRYDZ4