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The DC traction motor with slotless armature (TM-ES-38)

Last updated on 23 April 2013 10:01

The slotless armature concept is an attempt to overcome the problem of poor commutation in DC traction motors. A small (90 HP) motor was fitted with such an armature and has undergone tests to investigate the properties of slotless armature motors in the areas of commutation, eddy current loss and...

Author(s): Spooner E.;Tomlinson B.A.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1983

United Kingdom

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