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Posted: Mar 21 2015 (17:51)
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Last Response: Mar 27 2015 (21:49)
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Last Response: Mar 27 2015 (21:49)
--------------------------- REGENERATIVE BRAKING SYSTEM OF ALL 3 PHASE AC ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES WHICH SAVE POWER AND ENERGY OF IR ------------------
This blog is dedicated for the "Detailed Discussion" of the Term "REGENERATIVE BRAKING" which is a "Main Feature" of all 3 Phase AC Electric Locomotives(i.e WAP-5,WAP-7 and WAG-9) and which helps railways to save both energy and money. This blog will help this Forum immensely I think.
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This blog is dedicated for the "Detailed Discussion" of the Term "REGENERATIVE BRAKING" which is a "Main Feature" of all 3 Phase AC Electric Locomotives(i.e WAP-5,WAP-7 and WAG-9) and which helps railways to save both energy and money. This blog will help this Forum immensely I think.
What is Regenerative Braking?
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I have seen the document Sir, and I have to say that it was the most detailed document I have seen regarding any Locomotive and it's internal workings. Please don't consider this as an argument, as I believe both 3 phasers and AC-DC locos have their advantages, but I would like to add some more information to clear some misconceptions people seem to be having about AC-DC locos (like the WAP4/WAM4).
To start off, WAP5, WAG9 and WAP7 came with several new features like HOG, regenerative braking, simpler control systems ( Like you mentioned, the loco pilot can change speed by just moving a lever) and also with the newer 3-phase traction motors. The most important thing to...
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To start off, WAP5, WAG9 and WAP7 came with several new features like HOG, regenerative braking, simpler control systems ( Like you mentioned, the loco pilot can change speed by just moving a lever) and also with the newer 3-phase traction motors. The most important thing to...
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After all energy saved is very precious. Thank You Sir for this information! (y) :)
There is nothing to mind. It's true. Actually CLW also has a planning to develop HOG systems in WAP-4 Locos but as per the Last Annual Report of RDSO(Year 2011-2012) RDSO gave much preference in 3 Phasers than the Conventional Ones as because if cost constraint is taken into factor to install HOG, and other 3 Phase Features in existing WAP-4 fleet is much more complicated and costly too than retain this WAP-4 class with it's originality. You also well aware of the fact that maintenance cost of WAP-4 is much more than the 3 Phase Locomotives also the present fleet of WAP-4 of IR are not all originally WAP-4 many locos of the WAP-4 fleet was WAP-1 initially then converted to WAP-4. So now these locos are getting old so applying 3 Phase Features on these Locos won't be prudent either technically or physically.
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