PRIMA 3U15
STANDARD ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE
FOR FREIGHT OVER EUROPE
PRIMA 3U15 is our most recent addition to the ALSTOM locomotive range.
French national railways' FRET SNCF has purchased 54 units of this three-voltage model.
The Class BoBo 437000 units will improve traffic exchange between France, Germany and Switzerland.
· This PRIMATM model is the only electric locomotive on
the market capable of operating under Europe's
three main supply voltages, 25 kV, 15 kV and 1.5 kV,
allowing it to run on most European railway networks.
· PRIMA 3U15 complies with the legislative
requirements of the major European railway
networks relating to rolling stock certification,
and will be certified in 2003 for French, German
and Swiss operations.
· PRIMA 3U15 adapts without difficulty to the different
signalling systems in use throughout Europe.
· With four identical traction drives, this locomotive
delivers exceptional reliability in revenue service.
· PRIMA offers a good availability.
Maintenance schedule requires a very reduced
number of operations easy to perform.
· The PRIMA 3U15 is equipped with ALSTOM's
best-selling ONIXTM electrical traction drive, based
on IGBT components.
· An on-board computer system diagnoses failures
· This locomotive offers exceptional operational and maintenance intervention requests.
flexibility and efficiency.
It affords long-haul rail freight operator · To respect the environment, noise generated by
direct access from central Europe to: the locomotive is limited to a minimum.
. Scandinavia via Denmark and the Öresund link,
. the North Sea via the Netherlands,
. the Black Sea via south-eastern countries,
. the English Channel, the Atlantic Ocean and
the Mediterranean Sea via France.
Transport
1. General characteristics
Effort at wheel rim (kN)
Carbody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .two cab locomotive
Traction drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ONIX
Loading gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UIC 505-1
Axle arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bo'Bo'
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,435 mm
Axle load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.5 t
Supply voltages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 kV 50 Hz
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 kV 16 Hz 2/3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5 kV DC
Curve inscription on track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 m
2. Traction performances
Power at wheel rim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,200 kW
Starting effort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320 kN
Continuous effort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202 kN
Corresponding speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 km/h
Maximum speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 km/h
Train of 800 t in 2 ‰ gradient . . . . . . . . .140 km/h
Train of 1,800 t in 10 ‰ gradient . . . . . . . .60 km/h
In failure mode with one traction drive insulated, the power
and the effort at wheel rim are reduced by 25 %.
3. Electrical brake performances
Dynamic braking power at wheel rim . . . . .2,600 kW
Regenerative braking power at wheel rim . .4,200 kW
Maximum effort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 kN
4. Pneumatic braking performances Speed (km/h)
Stopping distance at 140 km/h in pneumatic
braking mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .970 m ±10 %
Stopping distance at 100 km/h with independent air
brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480 m ±10 % Traction
Regenerative brake
Dynamic brake
800 t in 2‰ gradient
1,800 t in 10‰ gradient
Traction performance
5. Traction drive
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ONIX Traction motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 per axle
Supplier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ALSTOM Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 FRA 4567
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,050 kW
The four identical traction drives are totally Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .forced ventilation
independent. Each includes an input converter,
a DC link, an inverter, an electronic drive and an The electrical equipment is fitted inside electrical blocs.
asynchronous traction motor.
Dynamic brake grids are ventilated by one motorised
ventilator.
DC Circuit Filter choke
breaker 6. On-board electronic system
Sensor The locomotive's command and control is performed
Single-phase by an on-board electronic system, which also detects
circuit breaker
Rheo chopper and memorises defaults, and provides a diagnosis aid.
The vehicle FIP network (Factory Instrumentation
Main transformer
Protocol) links the main standard modules:
Input converter Inverter
Main Processor Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AGATE TM Link
Traction drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AGATE Control 3
Auxiliary drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AGATE Aux
Auxiliary converter
Train FIP - network *
Traction diagramme
RIOM modules 2 AGATE Link modules RIOM modules
Master Controller Master Controller
Vehicle FIP network *
Cab display
Each inverter input DC link is supplied: Cab display
· directly from 1.5 kV DC overhead catenary 2 AGATE Aux modules
· via one winding of the transformer and one input
converter under single phase 15 kV or 25 kV catenary.
4 AGATE Control 3 modules
Transformer * redonded medium
Primary winding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Secondary windings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Cab displays on driving desks
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .oil circuit
Input converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 per axle
Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IGBT module Input / output modules
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .glycol water One Train FIP network manages the locomotive
Multi-unit operations.
Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 per axle
Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IGBT module
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .glycol water
Traction control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 per axle
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AGATE Control 3
7. Auxiliary equipment 9. Driving cab
Two identical static converters supply the auxiliary With this PRIMA, drivers work under excellent
power circuit with: conditions:
· three phase 380 V 50 Hz · Modern, large and spacious cab meeting
· three phase 380 V variable frequency. UIC 651 recommendations
· Reinforced structure protecting the driver
They are supplied by two continuous DC links. in case of accident
· Wide, single front windscreen permitting
excellent visibility
· Direct access to the cab by two lateral,
Frequency air- tight, external doors
· Thermal and noise insulation (< 72 dB at 140 km/h)
· Adjustable and comfortable seat
· Air conditioning
Battery
charger
Ergonomic conditions are excellent for the driver,
Battery whether standing or seated. The driving desk presents
charger
the essential commands (traction and braking master
controllers, electronic displays, speedometer and
manometers) in a neat and functional way.
Variable Frequency
Auxiliary converter diagram
Auxiliary drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .asynchronous motor
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lead-acid
Battery capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Ah
Battery voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 V DC
8. Pneumatic equipment
Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .screw type
Driver’s desk
Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,400 Nl/min
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Asynchronous motor
Air reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 000 l
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .air according to UIC 540
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inside the brake bloc
10. Carbody 12. Bogie
The carbody is a self-carrying, welded structure Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bo
composed of a frame, two lateral sides Wheel base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,600 mm
and a cab at either end. New wheel diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,150 mm
Two roof sections, bolted on the lateral sides, Worn wheel diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,070 mm
secure the machine room. Gear ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 : 23
Traction motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .nose suspended
Brake blocs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Parking brake blocs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Bogie
Carbody structure
13. Major dimensions and weight
Overall length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,520 mm
Practical accessibility for maintenance is provided
though: Pivot distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,060 mm
· A trap door on each lateral side Maximum width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,850 mm
for daily maintenance Maximum height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,280 mm
· Two removable and independent roof sections Locomotive weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 t
for major overhauls
· A central corridor (700 mm wide) links the two cabs
inside the machine room.
11. Buffer and drawgear
Coupler . . . . . . . . . . .European standard screw type
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,025 mm du rail
Buffers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,025 mm du rail
Buffers Crash absorption beam
Reversal Phase Phase Phase
Energy absorption
Bumping Bumping - Bumping one similar 90 t
Corresponding to one similar 90 t one similar 90 t locomotives at 32 km/h
locomotive locomotive - Crash with a 15 t truck
at 10 km/h at 20 km/h at 65 km/h
Crash beam simulation
Fuse beam
1 Motor blower n° 1
2 LZB cabinet
3 Pneumatic cabinet
4 Central terminal strip
5 Auxiliary block
6 Carbody blower
7 Motor blower n°2
8 Trap door
9 Passage
10 Common block
11 Dynamic brake block
12 Safety system equipment
13 Traction block
14 Above rail level
15 Main transformer
16 Compressor
17 Pneumatic rack
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