Why 25 kV is used in railway?

The choice of 25 kV was related to the efficiency of power transmission as a function of voltage and cost, not based on a neat and tidy ratio of the supply voltage. For a given power level, a higher voltage allows for a lower current and usually better efficiency at the greater cost for high-voltage equipment.



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The choice of 25 kV was related to the efficiency of power transmission as a function of voltage and cost, not based on a neat and tidy ratio of the supply voltage. For a given power level, a higher voltage allows for a lower current and usually better efficiency at the greater cost for high-voltage equipment.

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Advantages of 25 kV AC System over DC System The 25 kV AC substations have lesser number equipment. The 25 kV AC system requires light overhead catenary (conductor) than the DC system. The use of high voltage (25 kV) in the overhead system reduces the current in the line which makes the use of small sized conductors.

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A 25 kV AC traction system has several advantages compared to other traction systems, such as: Reduced power loss: The higher voltage reduces the power loss during transmission, which means that more power can be delivered to the locomotive or train.

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For mainline and high-speed railways with long distances between power supply substations, overhead line electrification is often the preferred choice. The ability to transmit high-voltage power efficiently and support longer trains makes it a suitable option for these applications.

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25 kV AC at 60 Hz In countries where 60 Hz is the normal grid power frequency, 25 kV at 60 Hz is used for the railway electrification.

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Most overhead railway cables carry a voltage of 25,000 volts (25kV) in order to power electric trains. This is roughly 100 times more powerful than the electricity used in your home.

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In 25 kV AC system, the current drawn is less so the voltage drops which are mainly due to reactance of line are also quite less. Thus, there is great saving in the substations, i.e. in the 25 kV AC system, the longer distances between two sub-stations can be provided.

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Alternating current is easier to generate and transmitting alternating current leads to lower energy losses than direct current over distances more than a few metres. Although for very long distances (more than 1000 km), direct current can often be better.

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For mainline and high-speed railways 25kV ac is now the most proven and widely used system. It offers a number of advantages, including reducing the cost of power supply equipment, improving efficiency, and using energy from braking more effectively which are all potentially attractive features to metro operators.

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As wireless technologies advanced in the 1960s, freight railroads began adding extra locomotives to the rear of trains to give them enough power to climb steep hills. This is how distributed power was born.

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DC will consume less energy when operating under service conditions. The equipment in the system will cost less to build and there is no need to produce the conversion technology to ensure that the train can run on AC power.

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