Modern locomotives are powered by DC motors Those are, in turn, driven by diesel engines. Which of the following is the reason for using such a configuration instead of AC generator-motor sets? A. The DC equipment is significantly less expensive. B. The DC configuration provides high torque and good incremental power at lOw speeds, and performs equally well at high speeds. C. Historically the DC engines configuration has been used. There is no reason to change this, D. By using the DC equipment, the power factor problems associated driven by DC generators. vith AC ecuipment are azoi ded

Modern locomotives are powered by DC motors Those are, in turn, driven by diesel engines. Which of the following is the reason for using such a configuration instead of AC generator-motor sets? A. The DC equipment is significantly less expensive. B. The DC configuration provides high torque and good incremental power at lOw speeds, and performs equally well at high speeds. C. Historically the DC engines configuration has been used. There is no reason to change this, D. By using the DC equipment, the power factor problems associated driven by DC generators. vith AC ecuipment are azoi ded

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305632134

Author:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

Publisher:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

Chapter11: Transient Stability

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11.3P

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