The new generation of traction transformers pave the way for sustainable mobility while reducing operating cost
Hitachi Energy has been conducting significant research and development (R&D) efforts to evolve a new generation of onboard traction transformers.
by V. Porcellato
In recent years, Hitachi Energy has been conducting significant research and development (R&D) efforts to evolve a new generation of onboard traction transformers.
Experts from several disciplines and nationalities were confronted with the question of how Hitachi Energy’s transformers could help train manufacturers in offering better transformers.
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Hitachi Energy chose to focus mainly on the below four areas of improvement and development for their range of traction products and services:
- weight reduction,
- gain in efficiency (reduction of losses and consequently of CO2 emissions),
- reduction of the total cost of ownership (TCO), in particular operating costs,
- increased safety.
A substantial R&D effort coupled with Hitachi Energy’s long experience with traction transformers resulted in the launch of several consecutive new generation traction transformers.
In 2016, Effilight® traction transformer was launched; these next-generation transformers are up to 20 percent lighter and can incur reduced losses by up to 50 percent.
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