Traction systems and components

TRACTION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS | INTRODUCTION

4 REASONS TO CHOOSE ALSTOM AS YOUR COMPONENT SUPPLIER

1. Expertise 2. Cost effective and reliable solutions

Alstom offers an extensive range of service proven Thanks to standard components & modular design,
components for all types of railway vehicles: tram, we offer you cost-effective and reliable solutions.
metro, regional, high speed & locomotives. Alstom Our standardisation principles have been set up
has almost 50 years of experience of traction according to our operator experience, permanent
components and systems making us your reliable R&D effort and feedback from the field.
partner. Almost 10,000 trains have been equipped
Continuous research and development, combined with our components or systems over
with extensive validation facilities and decades of the last 50 years.
return of experience on Alstom and non-Alstom
trains, guarantee that our customers will receive
both state-of-the art and validated solutions.

3. Close to our customers

Sales teams, high-quality manufacture and after-sales support are strategically placed to meet your localisation
needs, accompanying our customers during the complete product life cycle.
Alstom supports your projects via a network of manufacturing locations across the globe, while retaining a single
design authority. Along with our know-how, technical leadership and tailor-made solutions, we are committed to
be a flexible, knowledgeable and experienced partner.

Europe
Ornans (FR) Russia
Tarbes (FR)
Petit Quevilly (FR) Moscow*
Sesto (IT)
Charleroi (BE) Kasakhstan
Astana*

USA China
India
Hornell Shanghai*
Coimbatore Xian*

Brazil
South Africa
Sao Paulo
Johannesburg*
* Joint Ventures
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4. Low energy consumption and low life-cycle cost:

The ability to innovate is an essential factor of Alstom’s success. Innovation, extensive R&D programs & validation
facilities provide you with the latest state-of-the-art solutions offering:

Energy savings w Reduced weight

Optimized maintenance Reduced noise

• Latest generation high energy efficient Permanent • 100% electrical braking minimising mechanical brake
magnet motors • Low loss copper conductors minimising losses
• Optimised converter PWM & control strategy limiting • Natural cooled traction & auxiliary converters
inverter & traction motor losses and maximising the • High energy efficient SiC Auxiliary Converters
regeneration in brake • On-board energy storage systems
• Latest generation low loss semiconductors • Energy metering
• Ecodrive

Your “one-stop-shop” supplier for all your train components needs

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 TRACTION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS | FOR TRAMS

TRACTION SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS FOR TRAMS

Over 1,700 trams in service worldwide equipped with Alstom traction systems
and components.

Component examples for trams Benefits

• Compact light-weight designs

• High efficiency
Roof-mounted traction • High reliability
inverter case • Respecting all appropriate safety
standards

Latest technology
asynchronous & permanent
magnet motors Product variants

• 750Vdc or 1500Vdc supply

• 25kV 50Hz & 750Vdc dual-voltage
supply
High performance power • 1500Vdc & 750Vdc dual-voltage supply
modules using the latest low • Dual inverter with full independence
loss semi-conductors per axle or common control per bogie
• Winterised versions -40°C
• Asynchronous induction motor or high
efficiency permanent magnet motors.
Control electronics: state-
of-the-art high performance
microprocessor control,
remote diagnostics &
troubleshooting

Energy storage systems for

improved energy efficiency
and catenary-free systems

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 TRACTION SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS | FOR METROS

TRACTION SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS FOR METROS

Over 20,000 metro cars in service worldwide equipped with Alstom traction systems,
auxiliary converters and components. 20% of our metro traction-drives are installed
on non-Alstom trains.

Component examples for metros Benefits

• Compact light-weight designs

• High efficiency
• Low maintenance
Underframe mounted traction
• Full electric brake from high speed
inverter case, force air cooled
maximising the regenerative brake
performance & energy efficiency
• Respecting all appropriate safety
standards

Natural convection air cooled

traction inverter module

Product variants

• 750Vdc supply , 1500Vdc supply

Wide range asynchronous
• 3000Vdc supply, 25kV 50Hz supply
motors: Self-ventilated open
• Dual inverter with full independence
or closed (from 150kW to
per bogie or single inverter per car.
275kW)
• Compact force air cooled solutions
or high efficiency natural cooled
versions.

Latest generation high

efficiency auxiliary converters

Control electronics : state

of the art high performance
microprocessor control,
diagnostics and protection.

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 TRACTION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS | FOR REGIONAL TRAINS

TRACTION SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS FOR REGIONAL TRAINS

Over 1,000 regional trains in service worldwide operating on various networks
and extreme environmental conditions equipped with Alstom traction systems, auxiliary
converters and components.

Component examples for regional trains Benefits

• Light weight
• High efficiency
• High reliability
Regional traction drive • Respecting all appropriate safety
standards

Product variants

Wide range of motors • 15kV 16 2/3Hz supply

asynchronous & PMM • 1500Vdc or 3000 Vdc supply
• 25kV 50Hz & 1500Vdc dual voltage
supply
• Winterised versions -40°C
• Dual inverter with full independence
per bogie or single inverter per car.
• All types of motor cooling.
Control Electronics: State- –– Self-ventilated open or closed
of-the-art high performance –– Water or air cooled depending
microprocessor control, remote on the application
diagnostics & troubleshooting

Range of high quality Alstom

circuit breakers and contactors

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 TRACTION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS | FOR HST & VHST

TRACTION SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS FOR HST & VHST

Alstom traction, auxiliary systems and components are currently in operation on 1000’s
of high speed & VHST trains worldwide

Component examples for HST & VHST Trains Benefits

• State-of-the-art high performance

microprocessor control
• Light weight
Asynchronous & PMM motor
• High efficiency
• High reliability
• Latest low loss IGBT semiconductor
technology
• Respecting all appropriate safety
VHST auxiliary inverter case standards
• Remote diagnostics & troubleshooting

High performance power

module
Product variants

• Multi-voltage applications for 25kV,

15kV, 3kVdc, 1.5kVdc.
3 Phase Vacuum contactors • Underframe and cubicle interior
for PMM isolation & protection mounted solutions

Traction converter with

integrated auxiliary converter

Control electronics

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 TRACTION SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS | FOR LOCOMOTIVES

TRACTION SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS FOR LOCOMOTIVES

Alstom traction, auxiliary systems and components are currently in operation on 1000’s
of Locomotives worldwide

Component examples for Locomotives Benefits

• High energy efficiency

• High reliability
High efficiency auxiliary • Easy maintenance
converter systems • Compact high performance water
cooling systems
• Respecting all appropriate safety
standards
• Highly redundant schemes
maximising the availability of the
Range of force cooled locomotive
asynchronous motors: torque
up to 10 000 N.m

Product variants

High power Loco traction • Multi-voltage applications for 25kV,

block 15kV, 3kVdc, 1.5kVdc.
• Option Winterization (-50°C) + GOST

High performance power

modules using the latest
semiconductor technologies

Control electronics: state of

the art high performance
microprocessor control,
protection, remote diagnostics
& troubleshooting.

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 TRACTION COMPONENTS | ON BOARD TRANSFORMERS

ON BOARD TRANSFORMERS
Alstom offers customers all types of on-board traction transformers according to
the specific needs, requirements and constraints.

Product Examples Benefits

• Lightweight aluminium tanks

• Low noise
• Latest sealing technologies
• Low emissions
High speed train transformers
• Exceeding actual envionmental
requirements
• Maintainability & accessibility
• High efficiency
• Compact
• Support abrupt changes in weather
conditions
Tram-Train & EMU transformers • In accordance with IEC60310 and
other IEEE standards

High power VHST transformers Product variants

• Wide temperature range (-50°C

to >40°C) in harsh environments
(salinity, humidity)

Locomotive transformers

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 TRACTION COMPONENTS | SWITCHGEAR

SWITCHGEAR
Alstom switchgear is dedicated to railway industry (rolling stock and infrastructure
applications) and specific industrial segments. We design, validate, manufacture
a wide range of switchgear and we also offer our customer many associated services.

Product Range Benefits

• From individual components up

Contactors: pre-charge to complex system
contactor, line contactor, • Compact plug & play products
PMM isolation, rail segment • Easy to install and to maintain
protection in service
• Compliant with many national and
international standards (EN/IEC,
GOST, NFPA…)
Isolator switches for rolling
stock & rail segment

DC high speed circuit breaker

Product variants

• Wide temperature range variants

• Contactors with rated voltage: 1000V,
2000V, 4000V on AC or DC network,
AC Vacuum circuit breakers & and current rating : 60A - 250A,
earthing switch 1000A -1600A
• Isolator switches with rated voltage:
1000V, 4000V on AC or DC network,
and current rating : 250A , 1200A
• DC high speed circuit breakers with
Energy metering solutions voltage ranges: 750V, 1500V, 3000V,
and thermal currents from 1200A to
5000A
• AC Vacuum circuit breakers : 11kV,
15kV and 25kV network with thermal
Roof-mounted multifonction
current of 1000A
switch

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ALSTOM
As a promoter of sustainable mobility, Alstom develops
and markets systems, equipment and services for
the railway sector. Alstom manages the widest
range of solutions in the market – from high-speed
trains to metros and tramways – and associated
maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and
signalling solutions. Alstom is a world leader
in integrated railway systems.

Alstom’s ambition is to be the preferred partner of

its customers for their transport solutions in all
geographic locations and all market segments.
With a customer-focused organisation across the
globe, Alstom offers a complete range of solutions
and constantly innovates to create value for its
customers. The company strives for operational and
environmental excellence and bases its success on
a diverse and entrepreneurial team worldwide.
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