An AC Electric Drive System as Applied to a Tracked Vehicle FMC Corporation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Kirtland, J. A., author.

Conference Name:

Mid-Year Meeting (1969-05-19 : Chicago, Illinois, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1969

Summary:

An a-c electric drive system was installed and operated in a fully tracked, 12-ton military personnel carrier. The system consists of a conventional design 400 Hz brushless alternator, 2 d-c-link inverters using high power SCR's, 2 a-c induction motors, and the associated control circuitry.This paper presents the design criteria which must be met for a tracked vehicle and points out those areas which are unique in such a vehicle. Test results from over 600 miles of test track operation are presented

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Publisher Number:

690442

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license