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Experiment on Electric Locomotive | Electric Traction | Engineering

Here is an experiment on ‘Electric Locomotive’ especially written for school and college students. Aim of the Experiment: Study of an electric locomotive Objective: To visit the railways repair shop at a nearby station, for study of electric locomotive. Theory: Electric railways are widespread throughout the world and there are many different varieties but all are based on either direct [...]

By Sharmila G|2017-07-22T13:52:03+05:30July 22, 2017|Electric Traction|Comments Off

Diagram of Electric Locomotive | Electric Traction | Engineering

Fig. 7.8. shows an electric locomotive. It collects current from overhead equipment through sliding contact by means of a pantograph. The air circuit breaker is provided on the roof of the locomotive and its main function is to disconnect the locomotive from high voltage supply. Various Components of Electric Locomotive: 1. Over-head supply line 2. Pantograph 3. Circuit breaker. 4. [...]

By Sharmila G|2017-07-22T13:52:03+05:30July 22, 2017|Electric Traction|Comments Off