Why electric traction is used ??

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Why electric traction is used ??..

Answer / pulkit srivastava

can be controlled easily .
can provide high starting torues
nd regenerative breaking

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Why electric traction is used ??..

Answer / meenakshi

higher power-to-weight ratio,Electricity enables faster
acceleration and higher tractive effort on steep grades.
lack of exhaust fumes at point of use, less noise and lower
maintenance requirements of the traction units.no need to
switch between methods of traction thereby making
operations more efficient
source: wikipedia

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Why electric traction is used ??..

Answer / simon

1.Readily avilable
2.Easily controlled (THYRISTOR,CHOOPER,REHOSTAT,P.W.M)
3.Variation in size of motor creates variation in torque.
4.Both elt+mech can b used easily.
5.High eff 4rm disel,thermal traction (60%-70%)
6.Pollution free envo.
7.Has long tenure.
8.By adopting re-genrative braking sudden brakes can b applied to stop.
9.Wide range of safety mea (elecronic) r available in the maket.
10.Easily operated.

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