EMD ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

DC SWITCHERS

VIDEO TAPE: 27 MINUTES

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The High and Low Voltage Electrical Systems of EMD Switcher Locomotives are explained using simple graphic  animations, photos of the actual equipment and integrating these lessons with the locomotive schematic.

SUBJECTS COVERED

• Basic Electrical Theory
• EMD Schematics
• Reference Material
• Excitation Control
• Generators
• Motors
• Contactors
• Switchgear
• Typical Electrical System for EMD Switchers

Audience

• Railroad Electricians
• Railroad Composite Maintainers
• Mechanical Department Supervisors
• Safety Department Managers
• Mechanical Department Managers
• Rail Vendor Sales Department Employees
• Newly Hired Design Engineers

Classroom Aids

• Workbook/Test  Click to view sample test questions