Technical Data Sheet

Integrated Traction System – SPIRC-01 Locomotive India

Summary.

2x line inverter 1x soft crow bar 3x inverter

The SPIRC-01 is a high power traction drive for locomotives,
2.5MW per drive. The SPIRC-01 cubicle is built around the water
cooled IGBT power module 3W45-600, resulting in a very high
power to volume ratio.
The SPIRC-01 consists of three converters:
• 2 line converters to convert AC input to a stable DC-link
voltage;
• 3x inverter to converts DC-link voltage to 3 phase AC for 3
850kW traction motors, independent motor control;
• 1x soft-crow bar down chopper to control and protect the
DC-link against overvoltage’s.
The three converters inside the SPIRC-01 are all using the same
power module; a configuration connector makes the module
function specific. One power module consists of 2 phase legs.
The SPIRC-01 cubicle comprises of 9 power modules (18 phase-
legs).
All Strukton traction systems are short-circuit proof and provide protection against over current, overvoltage, earth fault
and over temperature.
Strukton offers a complete range of traction systems with such standard IGBT power modules.

Main features Remark

Plug and play
Form fit and function equal to the old design

No vehicle adaptations for new converter, wiring, connectors on same spot
Simple and robust design
A cubicle with Strukton power modules is almost empty when modules are
removed, only wiring.

A limited number of different components

No special manufacturing tools needed
Less maintenance of a traction
Line replaceable unit, power module can be replaced in 30 minutes without
converter special tools

Convenient access to all components

Virtually no maintenance (periodic cleaning only)

Off train repair of the module
Controlled IGBT switching
reduces interference currents

minimizes IGBT-losses

simplifies the mechanical design
Power semiconductor
Water cooled IGBT technology, high power to volume ratio

Standard traction IGBT packages from all major manufactures
Construction
Compact & rugged design, suitable for Rolling Stock

Vibration and shock resistant and fully tested

No complex laminated bus-bars used
Connectivity Simple to install: easy connect of cables and plug-in data-bus options
Self protecting Self-protecting (short-circuit, over-current, DC-link-over-voltage, under-voltage,
heat-sink temperature, supply voltage)
Earth fault immune Earth fault detected but no converter switch-off
Controlled input power factor Kept very close to 1
Control architecture Microprocessor control, fully programmable features
Advanced slip/slide control Available adhesion used
Resistive midpoint earthing Both DC+ and DC- defined potential to earth
SCARP maintenance software Easy parameter set-up, quick customisation
Faultfinding Easy faultfinding and diagnostics by SCARP software
Maintenance Maintenance free, easy replaceable unit, connectors used throughout
Printed circuit boards Traction quality coated control boards, temperature class Tx.

Strukton Rolling Stock, Westkanaaldijk 2, 3542 DA Utrecht, P.O. Box 1025, 3600 BA Maarssen, the Netherlands
Tel.: +31 (0)30 248 69 98. E-mail: rollingstock@strukton.com. Website: www.struktonrollingstock.com

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Main characteristics
Input Specification Protections
Nominal (EN50163/UIC550) (25kV line) 1269 Vac Over- and undervoltage DC-link Yes
Max. line converter input current (windings) 1400 Arms Over temperature Yes

Output specification IGBT temperature Yes

Typical output power (per motor, 3x) 850 kW Short circuit Yes
Typical output current 350 Arms DC-link precharge circuit Yes
Output voltage At 2800V DC-link 2180 V Ambient temperatures
Fundamental freq. Max 0..150 Hz Minimum start-up -25 °C
Switching freq. Max. 500 Hz Ambient (for life-time calculations) +35 °C
Overcurrent triplevel 1500 A Maximum ambient +45 °C
Overvoltage triplevel DC-link 3000 V IGBT Cooling
Control Inputs Coolant Water/glycol
Input voltage 110 Vdc Coolant mixture Water / Glycol 60% / 40 %
Input power 150 W Minimal coolant Flow 90 l/min
USB / Ethernet /
Standard interface Maximum cold water temperature 55 °C
MVB
Trainwires Hydraulic pressure drop 1 Bar
External sensor inputs Maximum / Average IGBT losses 50/15 kW
Speed sensor input 3x Remark: Heat-exchanger not included
Motor temperature input 6x Safety
Line voltage transducer 1x Active & passive discharge Yes

Efficiency High Voltage Indicator Yes

Overall efficiency (worst case) >97 % Mechanical

Components SPIRC-01 Dimensions (l x w x h) See drawing
DC-link capacitor Weight 1.880 kg
Second harmonic resonant capacitor Stainless steel welded contruction
Pre-charge circuit (switch + resistor) Aluminium front covers
Earthing switch with high voltage indication IP-rating power switches compartment IP65
Earth fault detection circuit IP-rating ventilated parts (switches) IP21

Design philosophy IGBT power module Water cooled power module 2W45-600
The core of the chopper consists of two IGBT power
modules. A power module generally contains 2 pairs
of IGBT’s (2 Top & 2 Bottom IGBT’s), and is fitted
with control and protection logic, current transducers
and cooling arrangement.

SID SID
IGBT IGBT
PMI driver driver
Interface
board SID SID
IGBT IGBT
driver driver

temperature
T
current

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2W45-600 Water cooled power module

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Block diagram
Short Description
The TICM-01 comprises:
• Two line converters to stabilise DC-link
voltage to 2800VDC (1400Arms)
• Three inverters; 3x independent motor
control (450Arms/inverter)
• Soft-crow bar; voltage limiter
Control by Strukton DCU single board
computers and VIU vehicle interface.

High Voltage circuit SPIRC-01

Power modules 15A1 and 15A2 : Line converter #1 (connected to first traction winding)
Power modules 15A3 and 15A4 : Line converter #2 (connected to second traction winding)
Power module 15A5 phase-leg #1 : Soft crow bar (connected to resistor inside the TICM-01)
Power modules 15A5 and (½)15A6 : Inverter #1
Power modules 15A7 and (½)15A8 : Inverter #2
Power modules (½)15A8 and 15A9 : Inverter #3

Locomotive for which traction system has been

designed:

Indian Railways WAG9 6000HP Locomotive

with 2x SPIRC-01 traction converters

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Overall General Arrangement

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