Self-Excitation Traction Alternator for Locomotive

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20170194888A1
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14988227

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A self-excitation system for a locomotive having at least a primary mover is provided. The self-excitation system may include a traction alternator, a permanent magnet machine, and a chopper circuit. The traction alternator may include an alternator stator and an alternator rotor mechanically coupled to a drive shaft of the primary mover. The permanent magnet machine may include a machine stator and a machine rotor mechanically coupled to the drive shaft. The chopper circuit may be configured to receive electrical signals from the machine stator and control a field excitation of the traction alternator.

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ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIESEL INC9301 WEST 55TH ST LAGRANGE IL 60525

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Jalla, Madan M Woodridge, US 7 8

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