Both Metro trains and conventional trains are popular modes of transportation used by the public for moving from one place to another. In this brief article, we will see how these two types of trains differ in their features.Metro TrainMetro trains are high-speed trains that are powered by the electricity ... Read More

In this article, we will compare and contrast the features of a capacitor and highlight how it differs from an inductor, considering various parameters such as stored energy, flow of current, behaviour in AC and DC circuits, types and applications, etc.What is a Capacitor?An electric circuit element which has ability ... Read More

In this article, we will have a detailed discussion regarding electric drives, their types, and how AC Drives and DC Drives differ in their features.What is an Electric Drive?An electrical or electronic device which is used for controlling the speed of an electric motor is known as an electric drive. ... Read More

In this article, we will take a detailed look at the various features of AC and DC motors and highlight their differences. An electric machine that converts electrical energy (either AC or DC) into mechanical energy is known as an electric motor. Based on the type of input electric supply, ... Read More

In this article, we will take a look at insulated overlap and uninsulated overlap, which are overhead equipment used in electric traction systems.What is an Overhead Equipment?Overhead Equipment (OHE) in electric traction system are used for transmitting electrical energy to the electric locomotives, trolley buses, trams and other electric traction ... Read More

What is an Electric Elevator?Electric elevatrors are the electrically operated devices which are used for lifting up and down, moving load in suitable direction, and lifts in multistoried buildings for facilitating up and down movements of occupants, etc. Therefore, it can be said that an electric elevator is an electrically ... Read More

In this article, we will see how booster transformers are used in electric traction systems for reducing the interference with the communication systems. We will also take a look at the methods of connecting the booster transformer in a traction system.In AC traction systems, the return current mainly flows to ... Read More

What is a Trolleybus?A trolleybus is an electric bus that draws its electricity from overhead wires, which are generally suspended from roadside posts, using spring loaded trolley poles. The trolleybus is also known as trolley coach or trackless trolley or trackless tram. The trolleybus is a pneumatic tyre vehicle.In case ... Read More

Specific Energy ConsumptionThe amount of energy input to the traction motors is known as energy consumption of the train. It is the energy consumed for the propelling the train. The total energy drawn from the distribution system is greater than this energy and is equal to the energy consumed by ... Read More

What is Pantograph Collector?The current in the overhead system is collected with the help of a sliding contact collector mounted on the roof of the vehicle. The pantograph current collector is used in the railways for collection of current from the overhead system where the operating speed of the train ... Read More