DC & AC traction motors

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.J. Nicholson
Keyword(s):  
Traction Motors

scholarly journals Selection of Optimal Magnets for Traction Motors to Prevent Demagnetization

Machines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Dantam Rao ◽  
Madhan Bagianathan
Keyword(s):  
Flux Density ◽  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Parallel Line ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Lower Grade ◽  
Worst Case ◽  
Traction Motors ◽  
Knee Point ◽  
Point Of Intersection ◽  
Selection Of

Currently, permanent-magnet-type traction motors drive most electric vehicles. However, the potential demagnetization of magnets in these motors limits the performance of an electric vehicle. It is well known that during severe duty, the magnets are demagnetized if they operate beyond a ‘knee point’ in the B(H) curve. We show herein that the classic knee point definition can degrade a magnet by up to 4 grades. To prevent consequent excessive loss in performance, this paper defines the knee point k as the point of intersection of the B(H) curve and a parallel line that limits the reduction in its residual flux density to 1%. We show that operating above such a knee point will not be demagnetizing the magnets. It will also prevent a magnet from degenerating to a lower grade. The flux density at such a knee point, termed demag flux density, characterizes the onset of demagnetization. It rightly reflects the value of a magnet, so can be used as a basis to price the magnets. Including such knee points in the purchase specifications also helps avoid the penalty of getting the performance of a low-grade magnet out of a high-grade magnet. It also facilitates an accurate demagnetization analysis of traction motors in the worst-case conditions.

scholarly journals Benchmark of Rotor Position Sensor Technologies for Application in Automotive Electric Drive Trains

Electronics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 1063 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph Datlinger ◽  
Mario Hirz
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Position Sensor ◽  
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines ◽  
Rotor Position ◽  
Powertrain Control ◽  
Alternative Technologies ◽  
Traction Motors ◽  
Drive Trains ◽  
Automotive Powertrain ◽  
Electric Powertrains

Rotor shaft position sensors are required to ensure the efficient and reliable control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines (PMSM), which are often applied as traction motors in electrified automotive powertrains. In general, various sensor principles are available, e.g., resolvers and inductive- or magnetoresistive sensors. Each technology is characterized by strengths and weaknesses in terms of measurement accuracy, space demands, disturbing factors and costs, etc. Since the most frequently applied technology, the resolver, shows some weaknesses and is relatively costly, alternative technologies have been introduced during the past years. This paper investigates state-of-the-art position sensor technologies and compares their potentials for use in PMSM in automotive powertrain systems. The corresponding evaluation criteria are defined according to the typical requirements of automotive electric powertrains, and include the provided sensor accuracy under the influence of mechanical tolerances and deviations, integration size, and different electrical- and signal processing-related parameters. The study presents a mapping of the potentials of different rotor position sensor technologies with the target to support the selection of suitable sensor technologies for specified powertrain control applications, addressing both system design and components development.

OPTIMUM ADHESION CONTROL OF TRACTION MOTORS BY A DIGITAL FILTER

1988 ◽  
Vol 17 (sup1) ◽  
pp. 113-116
Author(s):  
Takehiko Fujioka ◽  
Masakazu Iguchi ◽  
Takahiro Ito
Keyword(s):  
Digital Filter ◽  
Traction Motors ◽  
Adhesion Control

Evaluation of the resource and characteristics of the insulation of traction motors of locomotives by means of accelerated heat aging method

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-94
Author(s):  
D. I. Prokhor ◽  
◽  
N. V. Grachev ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Thermal Aging ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Diesel Locomotive ◽  
Insulation System ◽  
Insulating Materials ◽  
Holding Company ◽  
Traction Motors ◽  
Operational Tests ◽  
Accelerated Thermal Aging

Objective: An equivalent mode of accelerated thermal aging of the insulation system of electrical ma- chines is described to confirm the resource corresponding to a given period and operating conditions. Methods: The equivalent mode of accelerated heat aging was determined based on the Montzinger rule and tested in the course of research and development work (R&D) on the development, manufacture and implementation of a set of bench and operational tests of the insulation system of an increased heat resistance class of a diesel locomotive traction motor. Results: The relevance of R&D has been revealed, as a result of which the implementation of the idea was required, based on the statement about the re- duction of the insulation resource of electrical machines when the permissible heating is exceeded by 8–12 °С to various types of insulating materials. The advantages of the method presented in the article in relation to traditional solutions of this problem are demonstrated, and also improved consumer proper- ties of the traction electric motor of a diesel locomotive with a replaced insulation system of an increased class of heat resistance are presented. Generally, experimental tests and preliminary operational data are an acceptable basis for thermal evaluation of electrical insulating materials. However, it is important to remember that the scientific criterion is met and not to use the results of different types of tests in the analysis. Based on the world experience in diagnostics of additional insulation parameters for monitoring the state of insulation parameters, the possibility of using the “Doctor” series insulation monitoring de- vices has been determined and practically confirmed. Together with the results of subsequent operational tests, during which the insulation was also monitored using these mobile devices, it is argued that after carrying out the relevant research work, thanks to the mobile devices of the “Doctor” series, it is pos- sible to carry out predictive analytics of the failure of traction motors (TED) in any operating conditions. The functional value is determined and applied in practice. The “H” class insulation system developed by the specialists of JSC “VNIKTI” is mainly based on insulating materials produced by JSC “Holding Company „Elinar“”; the compound “Elplast 180ID” (JSC “Electroizolit”) or its analogue “Elkom-180” JSC “Holding company „Elinar“”), for anchor coils and equalizers, a wound PPIPK-2 wire in polyimide- fluoroplastic insulation (GC “Moskabelmet”) is used. Practical importance: It is stated that all stages of manufacturing and testing, determined at the initial stage of R&D, confirmed the results of the deve- lopment stages (overhaul (manufacture) of prototypes of TED using a new isolation system according to the design documentation of JSC “VNIKTI”). Bench tests have confirmed typical characteristics, speci- fied resource and insulation characteristics with equivalent accelerated thermal aging corresponding to an electric motor’s service life of 20 years in ordinary operation on a diesel locomotive, residual life of elements of the insulation system of naturally cut armature segments, main and auxiliary poles coils. In the specialized laboratory of JSC “Holding Company „Elinar“”, an experimental TED diesel locomotive set with the investigated insulation system was manufactured and installed on two sections of the main- line diesel locomotive 2TE116. Operational tests of an experimental TED diesel locomotive set under operating conditions were successful.

TRACTION DRIVE OF LOCOMOTIVES WITH HIGH MOMENTUM COLLECTOR TRACTION ELECTRIC MOTOR

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 118-129
Author(s):  
O.V. DOROFEEV ◽  
V.I. VOROBYEV ◽  
M.I. BORZENKOV ◽  
O.V. IZMEROV ◽  
S.N. ZLOBIN
Keyword(s):  
Traction Force ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Traction Drive ◽  
Traction Motors ◽  
Utility Models ◽  
High Torque ◽  
Traction Drives ◽  
Technical Solutions ◽  
Traction Electric Motor

The issues of development of traction drives of locomotives are considered. It was found that with the existing limitations of the traction force and the speed of continuous operation, asynchronous traction motors do not have clear advantages over collector motors. The possibility of creating collector motors for electric locomotives with a power equal to the used asynchronous ones has been proved, new technical solutions have been proposed for units that ensure the reliability of the latter when using high-torque motors (elastic gearwheel with chevron teeth, two-layer rubber-metal hinge, rubber-cord clutch options), as an optimal solution for the drive with collector motors, it is proposed to use a drive with a support frame motor and an axial gearbox. The directions of research necessary for the practical implementation of drives with a high-torque traction motor are determined, it is proposed to conduct research on the feasibility of creating diesel locomotives with bogies, unified with electric locomotives. The proposed solutions received two patents for inventions, eight patents for utility models, two patent applications were filed.

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