Abstract: The off-line discharge between the pantograph and catenary (PAC) occurs frequently in the actual operation of an electric locomotive, which affects the quality of the received current and ...

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Abstract: In electrified railways, the pantograph makes contact with the catenary. Accurate monitoring of this interaction is critical for reliable power delivery and safety. This paper proposes a non ...