Retrofit traction solutions
Selected references
Selected references
Compact Converter BORDLINE ® CC400
Compact Converter BORDLINE® CC400
Compact Converter for people mover
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, United States
Compact Converter for light rail vehicle
Maryland Transit Automation, United States
Customer need
−− Upgrading the existing propulsion system based on
DC motors with a state-of-the-art three-phase AC traction
system
−− Compact mechanical integration in the available space
−− Compatibility with three-phase 600 V AC input supply
Customer need
− − Form, Fit and Function; upgrade of the traction converter
from GTO to IGBT power semiconductors
− − Complete upgrade of the TCMS (Train Control and
Management System)
− − Traction motors remain unchanged
ABB solution
−− Standard modules and components (retro-)fitted into old
system cabinet
−− Very compact IP21 rack including low voltage distribution
and power module
ABB solution
− − New ABB generation of forced air-cooled traction
converters adapted to the constraints of the old vehicle
design
Customer benefits
−− Optimized adhesion control results in less tire wear and
smooth propulsion for extended life-time
−− Optimized life-cycle cost
AirTrain Newark operated by Bombardier Transportation (Photo)
Customer benefits
− − Higher reliability
− − Less maintenance cost
Baltimore light rail vehicle Photo: Andrew Horne
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Selected references
BORDLINE® CC1500 AC / BORDLINE® M260 AC
Compact Converter BORDLINE® CC1500 AC
Traction converters for electric locomotives
Indian Railways, India
Traction converters for high-speed power heads
Deutsche Bahn, Germany
Customer need
−− Replacement of GTO converters without any mechanical
changes inside the locomotive, interfaces, control,
transformer and traction motor
−− Design suitable for old as well as new locomotives
−− Resistant to high machine room temperatures
−− Service-friendly solution
Customer need
− − Replacement of old thyristor converters without any
modification to mechanical power head design, interfaces,
control, transformer, and traction motors
− − Significant increase in energy efficiency and availability
ABB solution
−− Design of new custom built IGBT-based converters
−− High energy efficiency by reducing losses in the
transformer and motors
−− New generation adhesion control embedded in
converter control
−− Conversion from bogie control to single axle control
Customer benefits
−− IGBT converters fully interchangeable with GTO converters
−− Significantly improved tractive effort under all track
conditions
−− Haulage increased by nine percent to 5’500 tons
−− Better energy-efficiency and less power losses
−− Higher redundancy in case of motor failure
−− Easy maintenance and reduction of operating cost
Electrical locomotives WAG 9 / WAP 7 WAP 5
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ABB solution
− − Development and production of new IGBT-based
propulsion converter for 4.8 megawatt power head
within 13 months
− − Innovative three-level converter technology
− − Service concept for easy maintenance
− − Reliable delivery of one power head retrofit kit per week
Customer benefits
− − Reliable partnership for quick refurbishment of 38 power
heads in the workshop of Deutsche Bahn
− − Energy consumption cut by at least 15 percent
− − Massive reduction in operating cost
− − Massive gain in reliability and availability
High-speed train ICE 1 Photo: DB
Selected references
Compact Converter BORDLINE® CC1500 MS
Auxiliary converter BORDLINE ® M25 / M45
Electrical system for X2 high-speed fleet
SJ, Sweden
Auxiliary converters for multiple units and driving trailers
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), Switzerland
Customer Need
−− State-of-the-art reliability and availability for next 15 years
−− Lower total cost of ownership
−− Minimum reduction of availability during refurbishment
Customer need
− − New state-of-the-art auxiliary converters for refurbishment
of electric multiple unit
− − 25 kVA supply for motor and driving trailer HVAC system,
45 kVA for coach HVAC system including battery charger
ABB solution
−− Retrofit concept highly customized to improve weak points
of the current train
−− Very flexible response to the customer’s requests
−− Field-proven solution that optimally fits in the train
ABB solution
− − Two tailor-made auxiliary converters with common modules
and spares for easy maintenance
− − Quick module exchange
Customer Benefits
−− Lower failure rates, better redundancy concept, lower
stress on motors due to three-level converter topology,
less maintenance effort
−− Significantly lower energy consumption
−− Higher comfort for passengers (HVAC, infotainment,
WiFi, LED lighting)
Customer benefits
− − Customized fit
− − Reduced spare part inventory due to common auxiliary
converter platform and common spare part stock
− − Optional integrated battery charger
High speed train X2
Multiple unit train ‘Domino’
Photo: SJ
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Selected references
Auxiliary converter BORDLINE® M80
Auxiliary converter BORDLINE® M50
Auxiliary converters for double-deck coaches
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), Switzerland
Auxiliary converters for rail coaches
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), Switzerland
Customer Need
− − Powerful onboard converters to improve passenger
comfort such as passenger information systems,
video surveillance
Customer need
− − New auxiliary converter for HVAC upgrade
− − High power density and compactness
− − Demanding interface to HVAC installation
ABB solution
− − Solution with very high level of custom engineering
Customer benefits
− − State-of-the-art solution with very high power density
− − Very flexible and cooperative engineering partnership with
customer’s project management, consultants, and HVAC
supplier
Double-deck coaches
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Photo: SBB
ABB solution
− − Short engineering time for customizing the solution
(i.e. dimensioning, low noise emission, lightweight)
− − Optimum auxiliary converter solution with respect to
electrical and mechanical interfaces
− − Robust and highly integrated underfloor design
Customer benefits
− − Very flexible and cooperative engineering partnership with
customer’s project management, consultants, and HVAC
supplier
− − Customized underfloor fit
− − More powerful and energy-efficient auxiliary converters
Rail coaches ‘Einheitswagen IV’
Photo: SBB
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