For
AC drive mine trucks in the 260 to 400-ton
range.
Driven by Detroit Diesel 4000 16V-4000 or 20V-4000
series engines or Cummins QSK60 and QSK78 series
engines in the 2700 to 3650 hp range.
Vac: 1500 to 2000
kVA: 1800 to 2700
Frequency: 120 Hz
RPM: 1800 nominal
Alternators for Locomotive Traction
Applications: For new or rebuilt 1500 to 3000 HP,
700 to 1250 Vdc and up to 4800 Idc locomotives used
in switchyard and short road-haul applications.
A typical locomotive package consists of a
traction alternator and a dual auxiliary alternator.
The dual auxiliary alternator includes two
components:
- a 188 kVA, 1.83 V/Hz, 2400 or 1800 RPM
companion for AC loads, such as electric air
compressor, radiator cooling fans, and cab
accessories
- an 18 kW ac rectified to dc 74-volt battery
charger.
Different configurations of these locomotive
packages are available depending upon the
application.
Go here for more design
and construction
options and features.
