traction current
1Traction current line — A traction current line is a high voltage transmission line for the supply of railways with traction current for powering locomotives. A network of traction current lines is needed in countries where trains use single phase alternating current of …
2Traction current converter plant — A traction current converter plant is an electrical substation that converts electric power from the form provided by the electrical power industry for public utility service to an appropriate voltage, current type, and frequency to supply… …
3Traction current pylon — A traction current pylon is a railroad pylon carrying at least one circuit for traction current. In Germany for traction current lines with two systems (4 conductor cables) as a rule pylons with single level arrangement of the conductor cables… …
4Traction power network — articleissues original research=August 2008 POV=August 2008 refimprove=May 2007A traction power network is an electricity grid for the supply of electrified railroads. The installation of separate traction power network generally is only done if… …
5Traction powerstation — A traction powerstation is a power station that produces only traction current, that is, electrical current used for railways, trams, trolleybuses, or other conveyances. Pure traction power stations are rare, and there are many more power… …
6Traction control system — A traction control system (TCS), also known as Anti Slip Regulation (ASR), on current production vehicles, are typically (but not necessarily) electro hydraulic systems, designed to prevent loss of traction of the driven road wheels, and… …
7High-voltage direct current — HVDC or high voltage, direct current electric power transmission systems contrast with the more common alternating current systems as a means for the bulk transmission of electrical power. The modern form of HVDC transmission uses technology… …
8Railway electric traction — Contents 1 History 2 Unit types 2.1 DC traction units 2.2 …
9List of current systems for electric rail traction — This a list of the power supply systems that are, or have been, used for tramway and railway electrification systems. Note that the voltages are nominal and vary depending on load and distance from the substation. Many modern trams and trains use …
10Citroën Traction Avant — Manufacturer Citroën Also called Citroën 7CV Citroën 11CV Citroën 15CV Citroën Light 15 (UK) Citroën Big Fifteen (UK) Citroën Big Six …
