Reduction of magnetizing inrush current in traction transformer

In 25kv ac main line traction system the traction transformer located in the engine are repeatedly switched off and on during the normal run of the train due to presence of neutral section in the contact wire. The transformer draws inrush current several times the full-load value. Its enegization cr...

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Main Authors: Basu, K. P., Morris, Stella
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Published: 2008
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description In 25kv ac main line traction system the traction transformer located in the engine are repeatedly switched off and on during the normal run of the train due to presence of neutral section in the contact wire. The transformer draws inrush current several times the full-load value. Its enegization creates severe power quality problem in each time. The inrush current may be reduced to the full-load value either by using point-on-wave switching device or by connecting an external resistor in series with the primary circuit. The resistor is shorted within a few cycles of energization of the transformer to avoid voltage drop and losses during the steady-state operation of the transformer. Simulation results illustrate the effect of voltage and frequency variation on the production of inrush current. Only one circuit breaker with a delayed contact closing may be used for resistance switching.
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spelling mmu-28742011-09-21T07:31:51Z http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/2874/ Reduction of magnetizing inrush current in traction transformer Basu, K. P. Morris, Stella T Technology (General) TK7800-8360 Electronics In 25kv ac main line traction system the traction transformer located in the engine are repeatedly switched off and on during the normal run of the train due to presence of neutral section in the contact wire. The transformer draws inrush current several times the full-load value. Its enegization creates severe power quality problem in each time. The inrush current may be reduced to the full-load value either by using point-on-wave switching device or by connecting an external resistor in series with the primary circuit. The resistor is shorted within a few cycles of energization of the transformer to avoid voltage drop and losses during the steady-state operation of the transformer. Simulation results illustrate the effect of voltage and frequency variation on the production of inrush current. Only one circuit breaker with a delayed contact closing may be used for resistance switching. 2008-04 Conference or Workshop Item NonPeerReviewed Basu, K. P. and Morris, Stella (2008) Reduction of magnetizing inrush current in traction transformer. In: 3rd International Conference on Electric Utility Deregulation, Restructuring and Power Technologies, 06-09 APR 2008 , Nanjing, PEOPLES R CHINA . http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/DRPT.2008.4523795 doi:10.1109/DRPT.2008.4523795 doi:10.1109/DRPT.2008.4523795
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TK7800-8360 Electronics
Basu, K. P.
Morris, Stella
Reduction of magnetizing inrush current in traction transformer
title Reduction of magnetizing inrush current in traction transformer
title_full Reduction of magnetizing inrush current in traction transformer
title_fullStr Reduction of magnetizing inrush current in traction transformer
title_full_unstemmed Reduction of magnetizing inrush current in traction transformer
title_short Reduction of magnetizing inrush current in traction transformer
title_sort reduction of magnetizing inrush current in traction transformer
topic T Technology (General)
TK7800-8360 Electronics
url http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/2874/
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