Investigation of power switched reluctance drive as a traction one for shunting locomotives

Abstract

The article is devoted to the use of a promising traction electric drive on shunting diesel locomotives. The current state of rolling stock along with a significant increase in the cost of energy sources requires measures to improve the energy efficiency of rail traction. One such measure is a using of power switched reluctance traction actuator, which has a large number of advantages. The paper presents a developed physical model of the operation of such an electric drive as traction for railway transport.