Power Electronics: Traction & Auxiliary converters
Strukton Rolling Stock has a unique position in the world market for delivering Traction Converters, Auxiliary Converters and Train Control Management Systems (TCMS). Using the modern and reliable Strukton Power Modules (SPM) as the basis for new systems, Strukton has captured a good position especially in the renovation market for trams, trains and locomotives. Both operators and manufactures rely on Strukton for custom-made solutions where the Strukton Power Modules can be adapted in almost all sizes to retain the original dimension of the box.
Power Electronics history
Our engineering roots originate from Holec Traction (i.e. Class 323 project) which was taken over by Alstom (i.e. Citadis projects and many others) in 1999. In 2005 Alstom concentrated their development activities in France. Strukton employed the core of Alstom’s engineering department that was based in the Netherlands (at that time the traction Centre of Excellence for Light Rail vehicles within Alstom), invested heavily in new and robust power modules and thus created a strong niche player.
Clients and current projects
Strukton is an independent player in the power electronics market acting in a flexible and transparent way. We are a medium-sized player and do not have the burden of being a large company. At the same time we benefit from being part of a financially strong group.
Our current projects with deliveries in 2012 are:
Monorail Kuala Lumpur: lightweight (100 KG) Traction Inverters (220 kW) for the new Monorail vehicles built by leading monorail manufacturer Scomi Rail. Click to see detailed project information.
Amsterdam Metro: Auxiliary converters for the Amsterdam metro S3M4 vehicles. From an overhead supply of 750VDC the converters supply 400V/50hz, 24VDC
Locomotives India: 4.5 MW traction installation, 2 * 130 KVA Auxiliary converters and TCMS. Click to see detailed project information.
Metro Toulouse: new IGBT chopper traction converter for VAL 206 metro’s. Click to see detailed project information.
EMU India: complete electrical train installation. Click to see detailed project information.
Strukton Power Modules
The Strukton Power Modules originate from a newly developed platform in 2006 & 2007. Since then the modules have been further improved and are known not only for their extremely reliability but also because they are easy to install, require little to no preventive maintenance and are competitively priced.
Traction Modules: three basic modules for tram/metro operations; naturally cooled. For train operations; forced air-cooled and for large power like locomotives; water cooled.
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Forced air-cooled traction module
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Natural air-cooled traction module
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Water cooled traction module
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Our compact Auxiliary converter modules are positioned in the medium and higher range.
| 100 kVA Inverter |
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| 110 V Battery Charger |
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| Buffer and Crowbar |
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| 130 / 150 kVA Inverter |
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| Controlled Rectifier |
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Our control boards are developed in-house and range from simple boards to those that can handle complex requirements.
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Traction Vehicle Interface Unit (VIU) |
Main Processor for TCMS & Auxiliary converter control |
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We look forward to understand your needs and provide a custom solution using the standard Strukton Power Modules. For more information, you can contact Werner Naar at +31 (0)6 29 53 20 96 or send an e-mail to: werner.naar@strukton.com.