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What is the primary function of the traction converter in relation to the traction motors?
What is the primary function of the traction converter in relation to the traction motors?
- To increase the frequency of the voltage output.
- To continuously adjust the driving or braking torque. (correct)
- To limit the overvoltage of the electrical system.
- To convert single-phase energy into three-phase energy.
Which component is part of the Line Converter?
Which component is part of the Line Converter?
- Oil-cooled valve set. (correct)
- Over voltage limitation resistor.
- DC-link capacitor bank.
- Charging resistor.
What role do the traction motors play during electric braking?
What role do the traction motors play during electric braking?
- They act as resistors to dissipate energy.
- They directly convert energy into mechanical torque.
- They function as generators to produce energy. (correct)
- They increase the vehicle speed during braking.
Which of the following is responsible for monitoring the DC-link voltage?
Which of the following is responsible for monitoring the DC-link voltage?
What type of energy conversion occurs when traction motors are engaged in regenerative braking?
What type of energy conversion occurs when traction motors are engaged in regenerative braking?
Which component in the traction converter is specifically meant for overvoltage protection?
Which component in the traction converter is specifically meant for overvoltage protection?
What is the primary role of the DC-link in a traction converter system?
What is the primary role of the DC-link in a traction converter system?
What happens to the converter when the main circuit breaker is opened?
What happens to the converter when the main circuit breaker is opened?
Which condition is NOT a reason for powering down the converter?
Which condition is NOT a reason for powering down the converter?
What is the primary purpose of the five-stage protection concept for the converter?
What is the primary purpose of the five-stage protection concept for the converter?
What key aspect is monitored in protection stage 1 of the converter?
What key aspect is monitored in protection stage 1 of the converter?
How does protection stage 1 prevent shorting of the DC-link?
How does protection stage 1 prevent shorting of the DC-link?
What triggers the firing of the GTO in the overvoltage limitation circuit?
What triggers the firing of the GTO in the overvoltage limitation circuit?
Which of the following is not a cause of overvoltages in the DC-link?
Which of the following is not a cause of overvoltages in the DC-link?
What is the resistance value of the MUB-resistor?
What is the resistance value of the MUB-resistor?
How is the DC-link charged during operation?
How is the DC-link charged during operation?
What monitoring function is included in the DC-link's system?
What monitoring function is included in the DC-link's system?
Which component is responsible for discharging the converter DC-link when the vehicle is powered down?
Which component is responsible for discharging the converter DC-link when the vehicle is powered down?
What is the relationship between frequency and amplitude in the motor converter operation?
What is the relationship between frequency and amplitude in the motor converter operation?
Which of the following describes the output voltage of the three-phase bridge circuit?
Which of the following describes the output voltage of the three-phase bridge circuit?
What is the purpose of the voltage indicator H08?
What is the purpose of the voltage indicator H08?
What happens to the fundamental frequency of motor terminal voltage during motoring mode?
What happens to the fundamental frequency of motor terminal voltage during motoring mode?
During braking, what occurs with the fundamental frequency of motor terminal voltage?
During braking, what occurs with the fundamental frequency of motor terminal voltage?
What is the primary method employed in the ISR range for controlling motor voltage?
What is the primary method employed in the ISR range for controlling motor voltage?
What is the range of the TB-DSR control method in terms of motor voltage?
What is the range of the TB-DSR control method in terms of motor voltage?
In the ISR range, what is true about the torque produced by the motors?
In the ISR range, what is true about the torque produced by the motors?
In the TB-DSR range, how is the torque controlled?
In the TB-DSR range, how is the torque controlled?
What aspect of the motor converter is optimized in TB-DSR?
What aspect of the motor converter is optimized in TB-DSR?
What is the result of positive slip in a motor?
What is the result of positive slip in a motor?
What characterizes the ISR range in terms of GTO-switching frequency?
What characterizes the ISR range in terms of GTO-switching frequency?
What is a key characteristic of square-wave operation in relation to the DSR?
What is a key characteristic of square-wave operation in relation to the DSR?
What is the primary effect of changing the frequency in the field weakening range?
What is the primary effect of changing the frequency in the field weakening range?
Which component has no hand-operated functionality in the traction converter system?
Which component has no hand-operated functionality in the traction converter system?
How is the control electronics of the traction converter structured?
How is the control electronics of the traction converter structured?
What role does the FLG (vehicle control unit) play in the traction converter system?
What role does the FLG (vehicle control unit) play in the traction converter system?
What mathematical relationship defines the demanded torque in the system?
What mathematical relationship defines the demanded torque in the system?
In square-wave operation, how is the line-line motor voltage formed?
In square-wave operation, how is the line-line motor voltage formed?
What does the SLG (converter control unit) do with the demanded torque from the FLG?
What does the SLG (converter control unit) do with the demanded torque from the FLG?
Which of the following statements about field weakening is true?
Which of the following statements about field weakening is true?
What is the primary function of traction converters in the system?
What is the primary function of traction converters in the system?
What serves as a communication medium between the various control units in the system?
What serves as a communication medium between the various control units in the system?
What is the primary source of power pulsations that the DC-link must compensate for?
What is the primary source of power pulsations that the DC-link must compensate for?
Why is the DC-link capacitor designed to absorb harmonic currents?
Why is the DC-link capacitor designed to absorb harmonic currents?
What frequency must the A33-L02 series resonant circuit be tuned to in order to filter out unwanted current?
What frequency must the A33-L02 series resonant circuit be tuned to in order to filter out unwanted current?
What characteristic of power equilibrium is noted in the DC-link operation following disturbances?
What characteristic of power equilibrium is noted in the DC-link operation following disturbances?
How does the DC-link primarily handle the power needs of the motor converter?
How does the DC-link primarily handle the power needs of the motor converter?
During operation, what causes the DC-link to experience non-periodic power differences?
During operation, what causes the DC-link to experience non-periodic power differences?
What effect does the single-phase operation of the line converter have on the DC-link?
What effect does the single-phase operation of the line converter have on the DC-link?
What is required for the successful initiation of the ON-LINE test?
What is required for the successful initiation of the ON-LINE test?
During which phase are the GTO-thyristors’ control pulses released for the motor converter?
During which phase are the GTO-thyristors’ control pulses released for the motor converter?
Which function is evaluated during the OFF-LINE test?
Which function is evaluated during the OFF-LINE test?
Which of the following conditions is NOT necessary for releasing the GTO control pulses?
Which of the following conditions is NOT necessary for releasing the GTO control pulses?
Which parameter is continuously monitored during the ON-LINE test?
Which parameter is continuously monitored during the ON-LINE test?
What event causes the GTO in the R71 overvoltage limitation resistor to fire?
What event causes the GTO in the R71 overvoltage limitation resistor to fire?
Which factor is NOT a cause of overvoltages in the DC-link?
Which factor is NOT a cause of overvoltages in the DC-link?
What is the primary purpose of the MUB circuit?
What is the primary purpose of the MUB circuit?
In the motor converter, how are the three-phase AC voltages generated?
In the motor converter, how are the three-phase AC voltages generated?
How does the MUB-resistor's specification of 2.5 mΩ impact the circuit?
How does the MUB-resistor's specification of 2.5 mΩ impact the circuit?
What is a characteristic of the AC voltage produced by the motor converter?
What is a characteristic of the AC voltage produced by the motor converter?
What role does the earth fault monitoring system (U05, R51 + R52) play in the control of the DC-link?
What role does the earth fault monitoring system (U05, R51 + R52) play in the control of the DC-link?
How is the torque of the motors controlled in relation to the pulse-shaped motor-phase voltages?
How is the torque of the motors controlled in relation to the pulse-shaped motor-phase voltages?
What occurs to the motor flux as the frequency is increased in the field weakening range?
What occurs to the motor flux as the frequency is increased in the field weakening range?
What is the primary function of the control electronics within the traction converters?
What is the primary function of the control electronics within the traction converters?
In the motor converter control system, what compares the demanded torque with the effective load torque?
In the motor converter control system, what compares the demanded torque with the effective load torque?
What is indicated by the term 'square-wave operation' in relation to the traction motors?
What is indicated by the term 'square-wave operation' in relation to the traction motors?
How does the vehicle control unit (FLG) react to demands from the driver's cab?
How does the vehicle control unit (FLG) react to demands from the driver's cab?
Which statement best describes the relationship between motor voltage and frequency during the field weakening range?
Which statement best describes the relationship between motor voltage and frequency during the field weakening range?
What component is not found in the traction converter system as a manual control?
What component is not found in the traction converter system as a manual control?
What microprocessor-based system underlies the control electronics of the traction converter?
What microprocessor-based system underlies the control electronics of the traction converter?
What mathematical calculation is performed by the FLG in relation to the vehicle speed?
What mathematical calculation is performed by the FLG in relation to the vehicle speed?
During field weakening, what happens to the pullout torque as frequency increases?
During field weakening, what happens to the pullout torque as frequency increases?
How does the ALG influence the firing of GTO-thyristors?
How does the ALG influence the firing of GTO-thyristors?
What is the primary role of the GTO feedback signals in the system?
What is the primary role of the GTO feedback signals in the system?
In what scenario does the line converter reduce the DC-link voltage?
In what scenario does the line converter reduce the DC-link voltage?
What happens during the automatic system tests performed by the converter?
What happens during the automatic system tests performed by the converter?
Which functions are performed by both the vehicle control unit and the converter control unit?
Which functions are performed by both the vehicle control unit and the converter control unit?
How does the ALG ensure synchronization between the line converter and the motor converter?
How does the ALG ensure synchronization between the line converter and the motor converter?
What is required for the firing of a GTO-thyristor according to the monitoring system?
What is required for the firing of a GTO-thyristor according to the monitoring system?
What occurs if a GTO fails during operation in the traction converter?
What occurs if a GTO fails during operation in the traction converter?
What is the significance of the Gate Unit Power Supply A08 (GUSP)?
What is the significance of the Gate Unit Power Supply A08 (GUSP)?
What condition is triggered for the automatic tests of the converter?
What condition is triggered for the automatic tests of the converter?
Flashcards
Traction Converter Function
Traction Converter Function
Converts single-phase to three-phase voltage for traction motors, controlling vehicle speed and torque.
Line Converter (NSR)
Line Converter (NSR)
Part of the traction converter, using pulse-controlled circuits to convert single-phase AC to DC.
DC-Link
DC-Link
A crucial component of the traction converter that provides a DC voltage to power the traction motors, acting as a bridge between the line converter and the motor converter
Motor Converter
Motor Converter
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Regenerative Braking
Regenerative Braking
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Converter Components
Converter Components
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Converter Control Unit (SLG)
Converter Control Unit (SLG)
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Motoring Mode
Motoring Mode
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Braking Mode
Braking Mode
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Positive Slip
Positive Slip
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Negative Slip
Negative Slip
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ISR (Indirect Self Control)
ISR (Indirect Self Control)
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TB-DSR (Tolerance Band Direct Self Control)
TB-DSR (Tolerance Band Direct Self Control)
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Torque Pulsations
Torque Pulsations
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GTO-Switching Frequency
GTO-Switching Frequency
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Field Weakening
Field Weakening
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Pulse-Width-Modulation (PWM)
Pulse-Width-Modulation (PWM)
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Overvoltage Limitation Circuit (MUB)
Overvoltage Limitation Circuit (MUB)
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Overvoltage Triggers
Overvoltage Triggers
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MUB in Power-Down
MUB in Power-Down
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Motor Converter (ASR)
Motor Converter (ASR)
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Three-Phase Bridge Circuit
Three-Phase Bridge Circuit
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Frequency and Amplitude Control
Frequency and Amplitude Control
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Motor Phase Voltages
Motor Phase Voltages
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DC-Link Measurement and Protection
DC-Link Measurement and Protection
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Earth Fault Monitoring System
Earth Fault Monitoring System
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GTO-Thyristor Pairs
GTO-Thyristor Pairs
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Interlocking Firing Signals
Interlocking Firing Signals
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Minimum Turn ON and OFF Times
Minimum Turn ON and OFF Times
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Protection Stage 1: Minimum Switching Times
Protection Stage 1: Minimum Switching Times
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Purpose of Protection Stage 1
Purpose of Protection Stage 1
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Nominal Speed
Nominal Speed
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Maximum Speed
Maximum Speed
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Square-Wave Operation
Square-Wave Operation
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Flux
Flux
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Pullout Torque
Pullout Torque
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Traction Converter
Traction Converter
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Control Electronics
Control Electronics
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Vehicle Data Bus
Vehicle Data Bus
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Converter Bus Station
Converter Bus Station
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DC-Link Function
DC-Link Function
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DC-link Pulsations
DC-link Pulsations
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A33-L02 Resonant Circuit
A33-L02 Resonant Circuit
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DC-link Capacitor (ZK)
DC-link Capacitor (ZK)
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DC-link Capacitor Role
DC-link Capacitor Role
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What causes overvoltages in the DC-link?
What causes overvoltages in the DC-link?
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What happens when the MUB circuit is activated?
What happens when the MUB circuit is activated?
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What is the purpose of the MUB in power-down?
What is the purpose of the MUB in power-down?
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What type of circuit does the motor converter use?
What type of circuit does the motor converter use?
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How does the motor converter control speed and torque?
How does the motor converter control speed and torque?
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What are the three motor phase voltages?
What are the three motor phase voltages?
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Off-Line Test
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On-Line Test
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K01 Charging Contactor
K01 Charging Contactor
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K11 Main Contactor
K11 Main Contactor
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Field Weakening Range
Field Weakening Range
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How is speed increased in Field Weakening?
How is speed increased in Field Weakening?
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How does DSR affect Torque?
How does DSR affect Torque?
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What is the role of the control electronics?
What is the role of the control electronics?
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How are traction converters controlled?
How are traction converters controlled?
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What is the purpose of the Vehicle Data Bus?
What is the purpose of the Vehicle Data Bus?
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What is a Converter Bus Station?
What is a Converter Bus Station?
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What does the FLG (Vehicle Control Unit) do?
What does the FLG (Vehicle Control Unit) do?
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GTO
GTO
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Gate Units (GU)
Gate Units (GU)
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GUSP
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DC-Link Voltage
DC-Link Voltage
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GTO Feedback Signals
GTO Feedback Signals
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Automatic Powering-Up/Down
Automatic Powering-Up/Down
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Monitoring of Variables
Monitoring of Variables
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Automatic System Tests
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Study Notes
Power Converter Introduction
- Three-phase voltage for traction motors is generated on the vehicle by two traction converters
- Converters are connected between the main transformer and the traction motors
- Frequency and amplitude of the three-phase converter output voltage are continuously adjusted based on driver demands
- This allows for smooth adjustment of driving or braking torque
- Electrical braking uses the traction motors as generators
- Regenerative braking converts three-phase electrical energy back into single-phase energy
Converter Structure and Components
- Line Converter (A11, A12): Oil-cooled valve sets with two pairs of arms each (2xZV24(12))
- A111-A114, A121-A124: Gate Units (forced air cooling) (227)
- K01: Charging contactor
- K11: Converter contactor
- R04: Charging resistor
- U11-U14: Current transducers (18.2)
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This quiz covers the basic principles and components of power converters used in traction motors, focusing on three-phase voltage generation and regenerative braking. It explores how converters function between the main transformer and traction motors while adjusting output voltage based on driver demands. Test your understanding of converter structures and their integral parts.