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Re: High Speed Trains in Australia



Maurie Daly (mauried@commslab.gov.au) wrote:
>How physically is this done?
>Normally to provide HEP , requires a constant RPM generator set , to maintain 
>the 50 HZ .
>Means that you cant derive the power from the main traction alternator or from 
>the main prime mover.
>As Im fairly sure the XPTS dont have a secondary generator, how is this 
>done?Static Invertors possibly?

Actually they do have two alternators. The main is a Brush BA10003A/BAE506A
and the auxiliary is a Brush BAH601B/BAE502B. 

Cheers
David