Management of the effects caused by stray currents in DC Traction Systems

직류철도에서의 접지 유지보수 방안

  • 한문섭 (한국철도기술연구원, 집전전력연구실) ;
  • 김형철 (한국철도기술연구원, 집전전력연구실) ;
  • 나재두 (인하공업전문대학)
  • Published : 2008.11.13

Abstract

D.C. traction systems can cause stray currents which could adversely affect both the railway concerned and outside installations, when the return circuit is not sufficiently insulated versus earth. As experience for several decades has not shown evident corrosion effects from a.c. traction systems and actual investigations are not completed, stary currents flowing from a d.c. traction system is issued. D.C. traction systems can cause stray currents can be corrosion and subsequent damage of metallic structures, where stray currents leave the metallic structures. There is also the risk of overheating, arcing and fire and subsequent danger to persons and equipment. Any provision employed to control the effects of stray currents be checked, verified and validated. Direct measurement of stray current is difficult and a provision employed to control the effects of stray currents is proposed.

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