Course Schedule

Date	Format	Fees
14 - 18 Aug 2023	Online	$3,950
19 - 23 Feb 2024	Online	$3,950

Course Description

Introduction

This Traction Power System online training course is set to deliver a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of Traction Power Supply in Railway Engineering and Systems and introduce the fundamentals and major components of the traction power network design process.

Areas that use traction power networks include United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Central Sweden, Southern Norway, USA, South Africa, Melbourne in Australia, and Riyadh in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In this online training course, an overview of concepts in a generic traction power system along with case study examples will be provided. If you are working in a related area and need to understand the concepts of electrically powered railway systems, this online training course is for you.

This GLOMACS online training course will highlight:

Fundamentals of Traction Power Systems
Major Components of Traction Power Supply
Requirements for Traction Power Substation
Considerations in Traction Power Network Design
Track Electrification Concepts
Overhead Catenary System and Components
Conductor Rail System and Components

Objectives

By the end of this Traction Power System online training course, participants will be able to:

Understand the Fundamentals of Electrifying Railway Systems
Apply design and equipment standards, guide documents other technical reference materials
Develop a solid base in traction power substation, distribution system and overhead catenary system and components
Comprehend robust traction power supply design
Understand the installation and operations processes of electrically-powered rail networks

Training Methodology

This online training course will utilize a variety of proven online learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, retention of the information presented. The training course is conducted Online via an Advanced Virtual Learning Platform in the comfort of any location of your choice.

Organisational Impact

The participants on this Traction Power System online training course, will:

Determine the best options and/or solutions in electrically - powered rail network problems
Improve the operational processes, policies, and workflows
Enhance their understanding of the traction power supply solutions
Reduce costs in consulting services with up – to – date knowledge in the area
Improve the comprehension of their decision-making skills

Personal Impact

Upon attending this Traction Power System online training course, all participants establish a solid foundation and gain practical experience in electrically - powered rail network related applications through the following:

Identify the requirements for a traction power supply
Develop an understanding in the design criteria and major components of a traction power network
Adopt the adequate guidelines, design and equipment standards, and technical materials
Understand the principles of AC and DC traction power systems
Gain knowledge in overhead contact and third rail systems

Who Should Attend?

This online training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit, those who are involved in railway engineering, mass transit systems, infrastructure and railway safety, and railway management centers.

This online training course is suitable wide range of professionals but will significantly benefit:

Professionals and Officials in State Railway Systems
Project Managers in Infrastructure Solutions Consulting
Mass Transit Systems and Railway Engineers
Railway Design Engineers
Traffic & Transportation Engineers / Professionals
Technicians in Railway Systems
Researchers and Consultants
Practitioners in Transit Systems
Professionals in Urban Planning and Development
Highway and Roadway Design Engineers

Course Outline

DAY 1

Introduction to and Requirements for Traction Power and/or Supply Systems

History of Electric Traction
Modern Electric Trains
Requirements for Traction Power Systems
- Bulk Supply Substations (BSS)
- Traction Substations
- Power Distribution Network
Parameters to be considered in the Design
- Safety
- Reliability
- Availability
- Maintainability

DAY 2

Traction Supply Systems

Direct Current (DC) System
- Nature of Traction Load
- Means to Reduce Harmonics
- Automatic Assured Receptivity Unit
- Stray Current
- Touch Voltage
- Over Voltage Protection
Alternative Current (AC) System
- Single Phase
- 3 - Phase
- Interference and Induction
- AC Traction Supply Feeding Method
  - Booster Transformer Feed
  - Direct Feed
  - Auto - Transformer (AT) Feed
  - Co-axial Cable Feed

DAY 3

Track Electrification – 1 (Overhead Catenary System)

Design Consideration
Overhead Catenary System
- Simple Construction
- Simple Catenary
- Stitched Catenary
- Compound Catenary
- Major Components
- Supports
- Cantilever
- Stagger
- Wires
- Sectioning
- Tensioning
- Section Insulator
- Phase Break / Neutral Section

DAY 4

Track Electrification – 2 (Rigid Conductor System, 3rd Rail System, Track Embedded Coil)

Rigid Conductor System
- Support on Soffit
- Components (By Saitong Railway Electrification)
- Installation
Conductor Rail System (3rd Rail System)
- Top Running Conductor Rail
  - Steel Rail
  - Composite Rail
- Ramp
  - High Speed Ramp
  - Low Speed Ramp
  - Side Entry Ramp
- Conductor Rail Joint
- Expansion Joint
- Mid-point Anchor
- Cable Termination Assembly

DAY 5

Long Stator Winding on Guideway and Conclusions

Power Supply to Stator Sections Embedded in Guideway
Long Stator Winding Linear Motor Principle
Propulsion System
Conclusions
- Basic Requirements of the Traction Power Supply for a Railway Network
- Types of Traction Supply and the Major Components
- Overhead Catenary System
- Conductor Rail System

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