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Seaford Rail Extension – Expanding the Rail Network Through Innovation
01-Jul-2024
The Seaford Rail Extension is a fundamental component of the South Australian Government’s 10-year plan to revitalise Adelaide’s passenger transport.. Read more…
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Power Electronics Based Traction Power Supply for 50Hz Railways
This paper compares and contrasts traction power connection configurations and technologies using recent case studies within Queensland’s rail networks. Whole-of-lifecycle.. Read more…
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Optimal Placement of Trackside Autotransformers for 50 Kv System in Relation to Track Profile
The voltage available from the overhead traction power system must remain above a certain limit to ensure proper operation of.. Read more…
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Modelling of Traction Power System for Evaluation of Harmonic Distortion in Relation to Route Capacity
Electric locomotives cause harmonic current injection in the traction power system. Equipment such as harmonic filters must be used to.. Read more…
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High Voltage AC System Topologies for the Supply of DC Traction Railways
For an electric railway the loss of traction power supply can instantaneously paralyse part or all of the rail system.. Read more…
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Fast Charge Batteries an In Route Charging – an Emerging Option for Low Cost Freight Electrification
Electrification has obvious advantages for rail in reducing operating and maintenance overheads while increasing reliability, safety and environmental performance in.. Read more…
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ACCURATE VECTOR SUMMATION METHOD FOR CALCULATING COMPATIBILITY HARMONIC VOLTAGES ON THE HV SUPPLY CONNECTION POINT FOR 25KV TRACTION SYSTEMS
24-Jun-2024
To ensure that the traction power system for Crossrail Central Section is compatible with UK Engineering Recommendation G5/4-1, a comprehensive.. Read more…
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APPROPRIATE BULK AND TRACTION POWER SUPPLIES FOR THE SUNBURY ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
This paper will discuss the development of an appropriate bulk and traction power supply solution for the Sunbury Electrification Project… Read more…
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ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM ANALYSIS FOR HEAVY HAUL HYBRID LOCOMOTIVES
Based on the longitudinal heavy haul train simulation results on two typical track routes in Australia, the train energy usages.. Read more…
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DESIGN AND APPLICATION OF WIRE GAPS AT MINING DRAGLINE CROSSINGS, COAL LOADERS AND UNLOADERS
In the QR National electrified coal rail network, wire gaps have been required at dragline crossings to allow access for.. Read more…
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PREDICTING THE CONTACT WIRE WEAR OF A RAILWAY SYSTEM USING ANN
The aim of this paper is to examine a method that predicts contact wire wear by using the artificial neural.. Read more…
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EMISSIONS AND COST SAVINGS WITH AN ALTERNATIVE HIGH CONDUCTIVITY MATERIAL FOR CURRENT COLLECTION
17-Jun-2024
The current collector material presently used in urban railway systems in Australia consists of a bar of highresistivity carbon-based material.. Read more…
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ACCELERATED BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION – AUCKLAND ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT BRIDGES
Innovative design, new construction techniques and staged construction saved both time and money and reduced the impact of construction of.. Read more…