System And Method For Distributing Auxiliary Power To Loads Onboard Of A Train, And Train Comprising Such A System

Abstract: System for distributing auxiliary power onboard of a train comprising a first car, a second car and a third car equipped each with a plurality of electric loads, the system comprising: - a power distribution line extending across the first, second and third cars; - a first, a second and a third auxiliary power generators each configured to supply power at least to the plurality of electric loads provided on the first, second and third cars, respectively; - a first and a second auxiliary power switching devices which are positioned along the power distribution line between the first and second auxiliary power generators and between the second and third power generators, respectively, and which are configured to switch both between an open position when the first, second and third auxiliary power generators are under a normal condition and supply the corresponding first, second and third plurality of electric loads, respectively, and a closed position when one of the auxiliary power generators is in a faulty condition; - a third and a fourth auxiliary power switching devices which are positioned along the power distribution line at the second car, between the first auxiliary power switching device and the second auxiliary power generator and between the second auxiliary power switching device and the second auxiliary power generator, respectively. When one of the auxiliary power generators is in a faulty condition, the electric loads installed on the car affected by the faulty auxiliary power generator are supplied by at least one of the other two auxiliary power generators via switching of the power switching devices. Figure: 1

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