3. Engine equipment
To ensure their propulsion, the various types of rolling stock are fitted with converters and electrotechnical equipment making up a traction chain. In addition, an "auxiliary" energy conversion system supplies power to other on-board equipment: traction chain cooling, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, electrical outlets for passengers, etc.
3.1 Power diagram structure
Figure 13 shows a typical drive train, which can be supplied with direct current (DC) or single-phase alternating current (AC). As technology has advanced, converters have evolved, both in terms of their design and their components. For more details on these developments, please refer to...
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