Study on aerodynamic resistance to electric rail vehicles generated by the power supply
Journal Title: INCAS BULLETIN - Year 2014, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Improving the traction performance of the electric railway vehicles requires an analysis to reduce their aerodynamic resistance. These vehicles cannot be set in motion without an external power source, which demonstrates that the supply system is a key-element to their operation. The power source is located on the rooftop which basically results in an increase of their aerodynamic resistance. The present study discusses the aerodynamic resistance of the electric railway equipment such as pantographs, automatic circuit breaker, insulators, etc. The analyze is based on the equipment installed on the electric locomotive LE 060 EA of 5100 kW which is operational in Romania, emphasizing the pantographs role in capturing of electricity.
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SEBESAN Ioan , ARSENE Sorin
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- EP ID EP115797
- DOI 10.13111/2066-8201.2014.6.S1.17
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