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Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) are today's state-of-the-art power electronics for the traction system of electric (and diesel-electric) rail vehicles. They replace the previous inverter generation represented by GTO (gate turn-off thyristors).
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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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Impacts on energy efficiency:
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Energy efficiency potential for single vehicle: 5 - 10% |
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Energy efficiency potential throughout fleet: > 5% |
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Other environmental impacts: positive |
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Economic criteria
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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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