INTRODUCTION TO 3-PHASE
WAG-9 LOCOMOTIVE
(ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT)
Presented by:
Manish Joshi (Dy. Manager-LME)
Vikas Gupta (Manager- LME)
LOCOMOTIVES CLASSIFICATION
REASONS FOR CHANGE
LANDMARKS
1993 – ToT Agreement was signed between IR and ABB
transportation systems Ltd., Zurich, Switzerland
Agreement was called IRGP – 140
20 WAG-9 and 10 WAP-5 locomotives were imported
1996 – First WAG-9
1998 – First CLW make WAG-9 locomotive
2000 – First WAP-7 locomotive ‘Navkiran’
2000 – First WAP-5 locomotive ‘Navodit’
2010 – First full IGBT WAG-9
WHAT IS A THREE PHASE LOCO?
Works on single phase AC- 25 kV, 50 Hz, supply but TMs
are three phase Induction machines.
Simple squirrel cage induction motor.
Torque speed characteristics modified to suit traction
application with the help of VVVF.
DC Motors vs 3Ø AC Motor
• High starting torque is a traction
requirement
– DC motor is better in this
parameter
– AC motor can be intelligently
used to
attain same performance
• Power/Weight (KW/Kg) ratio
– AC 3Ø: 0.3
– DC: 0.1
• Maintenance requirements
– More wear & tear in DC Motor
SALIENT FEATURES
Variants
WAG-9 6000 HP, Co-Co, 460 kN Starting TE
WA9-9H 6000 HP, Co-Co, 500 kN Starting
TE
WAP-7 6000 HP, Co-Co, 140 Kmph
WAP-5 5400 HP, Bo-Bo, 160 Kmph,
Fully Suspended TM
Microprocessor based control
3-Phase Induction Motor drive
Regeneration of energy
Three Phase Drive
Maintenance – Low due to Induction Motor
Energy Saving – High due to Regeneration
Adhesion Characteristics - Better
Control – Very Complex
Initial Cost – High
Life Cycle Cost - Low
Next: Basic Schematic
DRIVE SCHEMATIC
Next: OHE Parameters
OHE Parameters
Nominal Voltage: 25 kV
Maximum Voltage: 30 kV
Minimum Voltage: 17.5 kV
Frequency: 50 Hz ± 3%
Next: Roof View
Roof Equipments
Next: Roof Components (Mid)
ROOF EQUIPMENT
PANTOGRAPH
RESISTOR
PT
EARTH
LA VCB (Schneider)
SWITCH
MIDDLE ROOF Next: Power Circuit
Next: Transformer View
Transformer (6531 KVA)
Winding Power (kVA) Voltage (V) Current (A)
Primary 6531 25 k 261.25
Traction 4x1449 1269 4x1142
Auxiliary 334 1000 334
Filter 400 1154 347
Hotel Load 2x622.5 960 2x648
Next: Transformer Connections
TRANSFORMER CONNECTIONS
Next: Traction Converter
Traction Converter
Next: SR General View
Traction Converter
Traction Converter
Next: SR Schematic
Conceptual Circuit
Next: PM View
Power Modules (BHEL)
O/P Coolant
I/P Coolant
Heat Sink IGBTs
Next: Cooling System
Cooling System
The IGBT based traction converter is designed for water
cooling (mixture of water and glycol).
The temperature of the coolant is lowered by an external
water-to-air heat exchanger which is part of existing Oil
Cooling Unit (OCU).
To prevent reactions with the coolant, the only materials
used inside the cooling circuit are aluminium, stainless
steel and plastic.
The used coolant is antifrogen-N, a mixture of water and
glycol blended with inhibitors to provide protection against
corrosion.
Cooling system
Cooling Pump
BHEL Traction Converter
Cooling System
Coolant is circulated in Traction Converter using
Cooling pump.
415 VAC, 3-phase, 50 Hz supply is provided to
cooling pump from Auxiliary Converter.
The power rating of cooling pump is 5 kW.
The losses from the passive components, such as
capacitors, bus bars, and power cables are transferred
to the inside air of the traction converter.
Internal fans in the cabinets ensure forced air
circulation inside the traction converter.
Next: VCU
Control Electronics
COMPONENTS OF VCU(Vehicle
Control Unit)
VCU consists of :
ICP - Interface Control and Processing board
DDU – Driver Display Unit
GW – Gateway
RDD – RIOM digital input and digital output
RAA – RIOM analog input and analog output
MFI - MVB Fiber Interface
MVB to Fiber Interface (MFI)
Interfaces electrical signals
of the MVB bus with optic
signals
One electrical MVB
connection and max
5 optical MVB connections
FIBRE OPTIC CABLE
CONNECTION
Next: Driver Cab
Driver’s Cab
SPEEDO
METER
A-PANEL
C-PANEL
(With DDU)
Next: SB1 and Connections
CONTROL CUBICLE SB1
TYPICAL GIMOTA
CABLE LOOMS CONNECTOR
Next: AUX
Auxiliary Converter
A total of 3 Auxiliary Converters (BUR1, BUR2 & BUR3) in two
cubicles are provide in a locomotive.
Each Auxiliary Converters has 130 kVA capacity.
All three Auxiliary Converters are fed from single transformer
winding of rating 1000V, 334 kVA.
Auxiliary Converter provides 3-phase AC output of 415 V (L-L)
and DC output of 110V, 80 A.
Minimum efficiency of Auxiliary Converter in 92 % at rated load
of 130 Kva.
Next: AUX1 View
Auxiliary converter
GENERAL VIEW OF AUXILIARY CONVERTER-1
Auxiliary converter
Next: Aux Loads
GENERAL VIEW OF AUXILIARY CONVERTER-2
Load Distribution on BURs
BUR1
Oil cooler blower-1 25 kW
Oil cooler blower-2 25 kW
Total 50 kW
BUR2 BUR3
Traction motor blower-1 25 kW
Scavenge blower-1 3 kW
Traction motor blower-2
25 kW Scavenge blower-2
3 kW
Oil pump transformer – 1 4.7 kW
Compressor – 1 15 kW
Oil pump transformer – 2 4.7 kW
Compressor– 2 15 kW
Oil pump converter – 1 11 kW
Battery Charger 12 kW
Oil pump converter – 2 11 kW
Total 81.4 kW Total 48 kW
Next: Aux Redstribution
Load Distribution (BUR1
Isolated)
BUR2
BUR3
Traction motor blower-1 25 kW
Traction motor blower-2 25 kW
Oil pump transformer – 1 4.7 kW
Oil pump transformer – 2 4.7 kW
Oil cooler blower-1 25 kW
Oil pump converter – 1 11 kW
Oil cooler blower-2 25 kW
Oil pump converter – 2 11 kW
Scavenge blower-1 3 kW Compressor – 1 15 kW
Scavenge blower-2 3 kW Compressor– 2 15 kW
Battery Charger 12 kW
Total 106 kW
Total 73.4 kW
Load Distribution (BUR2
Isolated)
BUR1
BUR3
Traction motor blower-1 25 kW
Traction motor blower-2 25 kW
Oil pump transformer – 1 4.7 kW
Oil pump transformer – 2 4.7 kW
Oil cooler blower-1 25 kW
Oil pump converter – 1 11 kW
Oil cooler blower-2 25 kW
Oil pump converter – 2 11 kW
Scavenge blower-1 3 kW Compressor – 1 15 kW
Scavenge blower-2 3 kW Compressor– 2 15 kW
Battery Charger 12 kW
Total 106 kW
Total 73.4 kW
Load Distribution (BUR3
Isolated)
BUR1
BUR2
Traction motor blower-1 25 kW
Traction motor blower-2 25 kW
Oil pump transformer – 1 4.7 kW
Oil pump transformer – 2 4.7 kW
Oil cooler blower-1 25 kW
Oil pump converter – 1 11 kW
Oil cooler blower-2 25 kW
Oil pump converter – 2 11 kW
Scavenge blower-1 3 kW Compressor – 1 15 kW
Scavenge blower-2 3 kW Compressor– 2 15 kW
Battery Charger 12 kW
Total 106 kW
Total 73.4 kW
Next: HB1 and 110VAC Loads
HB1 CUBICLE
Loads on 110V AC Supply
Auxiliary transformer (HB-1)
Next: Views Inside
VIEW INSIDE THE MACHINE
ROOM
FILTER CUBICLE
SB-1 Panel
TM BLOWER
WATER CLOSET
FILTER CUBICLE
CONTAINS
CAPACITOR
BANK IN REAR;
RETURN
CONNECTIONS
AT BOTTOM
PLATE
Traction Converter Mounted
Next: TM Connections Final
TM Outgoing TM Speed and Temp
Connections
Connections
Next: Adios
THANK YOU!!
A WAG-9 STANDING BESIDE A BHEL MANUFACTURED 1350 HP SHUNTING LOCOMOTIVE;
THANKS TO THE INDIAN RAILWAYS.
