Preliminary feasibility study of a slotless winding conversion for the 282 BZ D.C. traction motor (TM-ES-018)

The 282 BZ motor is used on the fleet of 100 class 86 electric locomotives. It is an axle-hung uncompensated motor rated at 1000 HP continuously. The absence of compensation in so large a motor makes for difficult commutation, and being axle hung the shock and vibration at the brushes...