Thermal studies of D.C. traction motors

Siu Lau Ho, A. N.K. Tam, C. T. Tse, T. K. Ho

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Abstract

A thorough thermal study on a fleet of direct current (dc) traction motors which were found to suffer from overheating after three years of full operations is described. A finite difference model is developed to simulate the temperature profile at different parts inside the traction motor. An empty vehicle loaded with drums of water was also used to simulate the full payload of the light rail vehicle experimentally. The simulation results agreed well with the experimental data, and it is likely that the armature of the traction motor will run cooler if the field shunt is disconnected at low speeds.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)161-166
Number of pages6
JournalIEE Conference Publication
Issue number453
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1998
EventProceedings of the 1998 International Conference on Developments in Mass Transit Systems - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 20 Apr 199823 Apr 1998

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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