by Denver Dude
Of course they can, but I'd like to get a little more specific.
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In the video here, some commenters have suggested that AC units can overheat at certain throttle/speed conditions. My theory is that the prime mover should not overheat unless something fails. After all, how could it "know" whether it's in run 8 and going 70 MPH, or in run 8 and going 12 miles per hour? All it's doing is spinning an alternator. If the track speed gets too low at full power the engine will derate.
Now, I'm not so sure about AC traction motors, but I don't see a problem there with my limited knowledge. I'm under the impression that they can take all that you throw at them.
Your thoughts? Thanks!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFnNFuCOxZM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
In the video here, some commenters have suggested that AC units can overheat at certain throttle/speed conditions. My theory is that the prime mover should not overheat unless something fails. After all, how could it "know" whether it's in run 8 and going 70 MPH, or in run 8 and going 12 miles per hour? All it's doing is spinning an alternator. If the track speed gets too low at full power the engine will derate.
Now, I'm not so sure about AC traction motors, but I don't see a problem there with my limited knowledge. I'm under the impression that they can take all that you throw at them.
Your thoughts? Thanks!
Last edited by Denver Dude on Sun Mar 27, 2016 8:46 am, edited 1 time in total.