REO supplies test system for Olympic Fast Train

A REO (UK) product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Nov 11, 2008

An order for a system to test electronic equipment was supplied to the China Academy of Railway Sciences (CARS) by REO for use in the development of the Olympic Fast Train.

The system is used for final testing of train components to verify performance compliance, which is critical with the train travelling at speeds up to 300km/h.

The REO test equipment was employed successfully for the initial six Fast Trains and is now being used for an additional 60 trains.

The order consisted of several variable DC power supplies, rated for 3000V, 150A for converter testing and single and three-phase resistive and inductive loads for loading the output of the converters to simulate a motor load.

Each unit has its own operator console with appropriate meters and indicators, plus suitable methods of control.

This arrangement allows remote operation of the system while allowing the main portion of the equipment to be located in a more suitable area of the test facility.

Prior to placing the order, a delegation from CARS was received with great pride at REO's plant.

The visitors were particularly interested in REO's range of UL-approved braking resistors.

As soon as the intensive factory approval tests were completed the equipment, weighing 34 tonnes, was dispatched to China.

The Fast Train was first used on the 150km Beijing-Tianjin route.

Not what you're looking for? Search the site.

Back to top Back to top

Google Ads

 

Contact REO (UK)

Related Stories

Contact REO (UK)
Newsletter sign up

Request your free weekly copy of the Engineeringtalk email newsletter ...

Articles by product category

All suppliers A - Z

A Pro-talk Publication

A Pro-talk publication