GOST 17513-72 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 17513-72 — "Electric drive of wheeled machines (traction). Terms and definitions". The standard establishes standardized terms and definitions used in the science, engineering and production of traction electric drives for wheeled machines with autonomous power sources (excluding rail transport).

Abstract

This vocabulary standard defines the principal terms and concise definitions for traction electric drive systems of wheeled vehicles (e.g., motor-wheel units, individual wheel drives, diesel‑electric or turbo‑electric configurations, constant and periodic traction drives, generator‑engine sets, converters and related components). It assigns a single standardized term for each concept, provides an alphabetical index of terms, and specifies permitted short forms to avoid ambiguity.

General information

• Status: In force / Active (listed as действующий in catalogues and reprints).
• Publication date: Original approval/numbering 1972; date of introduction into force 01 January 1973.
• Publisher: Adopted by the State Committee for Standards of the USSR (Gosstandart); preserved and distributed in modern collections of GOST standards.
• ICS / categories: Electrotechnical vocabularies / Electric traction equipment — ICS class related to electrical engineering and traction systems (catalog listings show ICS 01.040.29).
• Edition / version: Designation GOST 17513-72 (original 1972/introduced 1973); available in reprints and electronic reissues.
• Number of pages: Commonly listed as 6 pages in commercial catalogues (some reprints/brief extracts show shorter extracts in shop listings).

Scope

The standard applies to terminology for traction electric drives of wheeled machines that use an autonomous power source (for example, self-propelled machines with onboard engines/generators or storage power). It standardizes names and definitions used in technical documentation, education, technical literature and reference materials; it explicitly does not cover rail transport traction drives. The terms are mandatory in official documentation where the GOST terminology is referenced.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized definitions for traction electric drive concepts (e.g., "traction electric drive of a wheeled machine", "constant-action" vs "periodic-action" drive).
• Classification of drive types: DC, AC, AC‑DC (variable/combined) and thermal‑electric (diesel‑electric / turboelectric) systems.
• Definitions for combined/mixed drives, individual (multi‑motor) wheel drives and motor‑wheel assemblies.
• Terminology for engine‑generator sets, converters and drive components (reducers, braking devices, auxiliary mechanisms).
• Single authorized term per concept and permitted short forms; alphabetical index of terms for reference and consistent usage.

Typical use and users

Engineers and designers of mobile traction machinery, technical writers and editors, standards and regulatory bodies, educators and students in electromechanical and automotive disciplines, manufacturers of traction drives and components, and organizations preparing technical documentation or specifications that reference standardized terminology. The standard is used where consistent, unambiguous definitions of traction‑drive terms are required.

Related standards

GOST 17513-72 is part of the domain of electrotechnical vocabulary and is typically used alongside other GOST/GOST‑R standards covering traction motors, wheel/axle technical conditions and rolling stock equipment (examples of related documents and later standards include various GOST R standards for rolling stock and traction equipment and more recent GOSTs on traction motors and electrical drives). Catalogues and standards shops list related items such as GOST 27020‑86 and later national standards on traction components.

Keywords

traction electric drive; wheeled machines; terms and definitions; motor‑wheel; diesel‑electric; turbo‑electric; individual wheel drive; electric traction; vocabulary; GOST 17513‑72.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 17513-72 is a vocabulary/terminology standard that defines terms and concise definitions used for traction electric drives of wheeled machines (self‑propelled equipment with autonomous power sources).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers standardized names, definitions and short forms for main concepts of traction electric drives (types of drives, configurations such as diesel‑electric or mixed drives, motor‑wheel units, converters, engine‑generator sets, etc.), and includes an alphabetical index of terms; it excludes rail transport.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Designers, engineers, technical editors, educators, manufacturers of traction equipment, and standards/regulatory organizations that require consistent terminology in documentation and technical literature.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Catalog records and standards shops list GOST 17513‑72 as an active/in‑force vocabulary standard (introduced 01 January 1973) and it is available in reprints and electronic collections. Users should check the current national standards repository for the latest status or any subsequent replacements before formal citation.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It belongs to the family of GOST vocabulary and electrotechnical standards that define terms and technical conditions for electric traction equipment and related systems; it is commonly used together with other GOST standards addressing traction motors, rolling stock components and electrical equipment.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Traction electric drive; wheeled machine; motor‑wheel; diesel‑electric; turbo‑electric; individual wheel drive; electric traction; terminology; GOST.