ANALYSIS OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE OF THE DRIVE TRANSFORMER ODCE5000/25B AND THE PROBLEM OF ITS MODERNIZATION
The construction of hauling transformer ODCE-5000/25B is considered, its main disadvantages are educed. It is proposed to replace the existing transformer with an alternative one with an improved design and improved reliability characteristics, which will eliminate the modernization of all components and parts of the traction transformer in the volume of overhaul. The perspective is dry transformer that has several advantages. The analysis of the design of a perspective dry transformer is performed. The selection of the initial data for the design of a dry traction transformer is given.