Dublin, Nov. 4, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bjwdth/traction)
has announced the addition of the "Traction
Transformer Market: Global Revenue & Unit Shipments" report
to their offering.
The traction transformer is divided into three major segments based
on type, namely, tap changing, tapped, and rectifier. Tapped
transformers contribute the maximum revenue (89.5% in 2013) to the
traction transformer market as they are being used in locomotives
and high speed trains due to their higher power rating.
Tap-changing traction transformers are mainly used in EMUs and
rectifier traction transformers are used for the propulsion of
trams and trolley cars and the other urban transit systems.
Electric traction is a highly advantageous substitute to
conventional fossil fuel-based traction systems. The traction
transformer is an integral part of the electric traction system.
Traction transformers present on-board the trains and rolling stock
transform the high voltage from the overhead catenary into low
usable voltage for the traction motors.
Traction transformers are mainly used in four kinds of rolling
stock:
- High-Speed Trains
- Electric Locomotives
- Electric Multiple Units (EMUs)
- Trams
As the congestion of the road and airways is becoming a major
transportation concern for many developing and developed countries,
governments are looking at projects like high-speed trains and
tramways to ease this pressure. Thus, the traction transformer
market is a key component of the overall growth of the rail
transport industry.
The growth rate of traction transformers in high speed trains has
been above average in the last five years and its unit shipments
have been forecasted to grow from 315 units in 2013 to 541 units in
2018 at a CAGR of 11.43% from 2013 to 2018.
The global traction
transformer revenue market is expected to grow from $1.17
billion in 2013 to $1.69 billion in 2018 at a CAGR of 7.52%. In
terms of revenue, the electric locomotive market for traction
transformers is the largest, but shipment-wise, EMUs are the major
contributors. This is mainly because the electric locomotive
traction transformer market is a high revenue market while EMU
traction transformer market is a high volume market. The global
unit shipment market is expected to grow from 6,031 units in 2013
to 8,507 units in 2018 at a CAGR of 7.12%. The average selling
price (ASP) of a traction transformer for high speed trains and
electric locomotives is generally higher than that for EMUs and
trams.
Scope of the report
This research report categorizes the global traction transformer
market based on type, rolling stock, voltage networkand
geographies; it also covers the forecasted revenue from 2012 to
2018. It describes the deployments of traction transformers in
various regions.
The global traction transformer market is segmented into:
- Type: Tap-Changing, Tapped, and Rectifier Transformers
- Rolling Stock: High-speed trains, Electric Locomotives, Electric Multiple Units (EMUs), and Trams.
- Voltage Network: AC and DC.
- Geographies: Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Rest of the World (ROW).
Companies Mentioned
- Abb
- Alstom
- Altrafo Trasformatori
- Ansaldobreda
- Brush Traction
- Crompton Greaves
- China Transpowers Electric
- Csr Corporation
- Emco
- Hitachi
- Hyundai Rotem
- Jst Transformateurs
- Koncar-Distribution & Special Transformers
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Preis & Co Ges.M.B.H
- Schneider Electric
- Siemens Energy
- Skoda Transportation
- Setrans Holding
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