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Effilight traction transformers

Next generation of traction transformer for rail applications

ABBs Effilight traction transformer

enables new opportunities in rail vehicle
design. Based on an innovative approach
to mechanical integration, this major
advancement of a proven technology
offers unprecedented energy efficiency and
lightweight transformers.

Key features
Innovative approach to mechanical integration by keeping oil
exactly where needed around the windings
Flexibility in design saves weight and improves energy efficiency
in comparison to standard solution
Unique and patented design
Suitable for roof, machine room and underframe installation
Available for 15 kV and 25 kV
Available in steel or aluminum tank
Appropriate for retrofit and new train platform
Air natural cooling enabler (ODAN)
Modular concept
Customer benefits and savings
Proven lifetime using oil for insulation
Maximum weight or energy savings, or any intermediate
solution tailored to customer needs
Reuse of the same active part for different mounting positions
Life cycle costs reduction
Less maintenance
Reduction of cooling unit size and power
Reduction of auxiliary consumption
Lower environmental impact as well as acoustic noise level
Reduced infrastructure wear-off
Improved train design flexibility
Best-in-class technology for traction systems

Average weight savings (Up to)

Power

15 kV/16.7 Hz

1,0 MVA

- 20 %

2,0 MVA

- 10 to - 15 %

3,0 MVA

- 10 %

4,0 MVA

25 kV/50 Hz
- 20 %
- 15 %

- 10 %

Average loss reduction (Up to)

Power

15 kV/16.7 Hz

1,0 MVA

+ 50 %

2,0 MVA

+ 20 to + 30 %

+ 50 %

3,0 MVA

+ 20 %

+ 20 to + 40 %

4,0 MVA

25 kV/50 Hz
-

+ 20 %

ABB as your competitive edge

More than 100 years of expertise in traction transformers
Worldwide leader in traction traction transformers
Estimated installed base of 40000 units worldwide
Global supplier with global footprint
Proven track record with many references worldwide
Dedicated team of rail professionals
Unrivalled level of engineering support and after-sales service

Classical 15kV
Classical 25kV
Effilight 15kV
Effilight 25kV

Comparison of transformer efficiency as function

of the output power. In the case of bi-system
traction transformers too, Effilight offers a significant
improvement in terms of efficiency compared to the
classical technology.

Roof mounted 1.1MVA 15kV 16.7Hz traction transformer - Typical efficiency vs. weight curve

Efficiency to weight curve relationship for classic

transformer
Efficiency to weight curve relationship for Effilight

Increasing efficiency always requires increasing

weight. Since Effilight offers a significant reduction
of weight at equal efficiency, it is possible to get
drastically improved efficiency compared to the
classical technology at the same weight.
1) Benefit of Effilight in weight reduction.
2) Reinvested benefit of Effilight in losses reduction..

For more information please contact:

ABB Scheron Ltd.
Traction Transformers
Industrial Zone Meyrin-Satigny
CH - 1242 Satigny, Switzerland
Tel.:
+41 58 586 22 11
E-Mail: info.abbsecheron@ch.abb.com

www.abb.com/transformers
www.abb.com/railway

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Roof mounted 1.1MVA 15kV 16.7Hz / 25kV 50Hz traction transformer