Traction system of a hydrogen-electric locomotive and an energy transfer method

Abstract

Embodiments relate to a Traction system of a hydrogen-electric locomotive and an energy transfer method. A Traction system of a hydrogen-electric locomotive according to one embodiment includes a hydrogen storage container configured to store gaseous hydrogen, a hydrogen fuel cell configured to generate electricity by receiving hydrogen supplied from the hydrogen storage container, a Traction battery configured to assist electrical energy produced by the hydrogen fuel cell, a converter configured to boost energy produced from the hydrogen fuel cell, a VVVF (Variable Voltage Variable Frequency) inverter configured to convert the energy boosted by the converter, a traction motor configured to move a railway vehicle by using energy transferred from the VVVF inverter, and an auxiliary power supply device configured to supply power required for the railway vehicle.

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