Composite Converter
Propulsion & Control Systemsa
Composite Converter
The newly developed composite converter having both Traction Converter and Hotel Load converter, Traction converter for Bo-Bo application feed two 1150kW motors while for Co-Co application feed three 850kW motors. 500 kVA Hotel load converter used for feeding the coach load of the train through Inter Vehicular Coupler (IVC). Hotel load inverter output shall further be stepped down to 415 V, 3-phase AC by existing transformers provided in every coach. This electrical power shall be used to operate the lights, fans, air conditioning, water raising apparatus, etc. of the coaches and the pantry car equipment.