HEP (Head-End Power)

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf train power system
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Electric_Train_Supply
gptkb:Head-End_Power
gptkbp:category gptkb:railway_line
electric power distribution
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:Europe
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:enables elimination of steam generators
modern passenger amenities
gptkbp:frequency 50 Hz (Europe)
60 Hz (North America)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label HEP (Head-End Power)
gptkbp:introducedIn 1960s
gptkbp:operatingSystem 480 V AC (North America)
415 V AC (Europe)
gptkbp:powers lighting
air conditioning
heating
refrigeration
kitchen equipment
electrical outlets
gptkbp:powerSource locomotive alternator
separate generator car
gptkbp:provides electric power to passenger cars
gptkbp:replacedBy steam heating
gptkbp:usedIn passenger trains
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:EMD_F40PH_locomotive
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6