Specifications
Comparative Specifications of different type of WCAM
| Class | WCAM–1 | WCAM–2/2P | WCAM–3 | WCAG–1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1975-79 | 1995-96 | 1997+ | 1999–2000 |
| Maker | CLW | BHEL | BHEL | BHEL |
| Traction Motors | Alstom/CLW TAO 659 A1 (575 kW, 750V). Axle-hung, nose-suspended | TAO 659 (575 kW, 750V). Axle-hung, nose-suspended, force-ventilated | Hitachi HS15250A. Axle-hung, nose-suspended, force-ventilated | Hitachi HS15250A. Axle-hung, nose-suspended, force-ventilated. |
| Transformer | HEL BOT 34600. 3460kVA | BHEL 5400 kVA | BHEL 5400 kVA. 32 taps | BHEL 5400 kVA. 32 taps |
| Power(hp) | 3850 AC (1 hr)2930 DC / 3640 AC cont.) | 3780? DC / 4720 AC cont.4950 starting | 4600 (4700?) DC / 5000 AC | 4600 DC / 5000 AC cont. |
| Rectifiers | Silicon rectifiers, 48 cells (321 UFR200) per bridge, 1000A/1270V | Two silicon rectifier units D1800N44 (Siemens), 16 cells per bridge. 1000V / 3600A | Two silicon rectifier units D1800N44 (Siemens), 16 cells per bridge. 1000V / 3600A. | Two silicon rectifier units D1800N44 (Siemens), 16 cells per bridge. 1000V / 3600A. |
| Speed | 80-100 DC / 120 AC | 105 DC / 120 AC | 105 | 100 |
| Weight(tonnes) | 113 | 113 | 113 | 128 |
| Quantity | 53 | 20 | 53 | 12+ |
| Serial nos | 21800-852 | 21861-880 | 21881-900 /21931-963 | 21971+ |
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