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An innovative transformer concept based on ceramic high-temperature superconducting material instead of copper could considerably reduce transformer losses.
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Technology field: Optimisation of traction technologies
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General information
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General criteria
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Environmental criteria
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Economic criteria
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Vehicle - fix costs: high |
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Vehicle - running costs: significant reduction |
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Infrastructure - fix costs: low |
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Infrastructure - running costs: reduced |
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Scale effects: high |
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Amortisation: 2 - 5 years |
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Application outside railway sector
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Overall rating
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date created: 2002-10-09 |
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© UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
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