Design and construction of power subsystems

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

Design and Construction of Power Subsystems offers a deep dive into the essential components of modern railway systems, focusing on electric traction, overhead contact lines, and substations. In today’s fast-paced world, efficient and sustainable transport solutions are crucial, and the demand for skilled professionals in this sector is booming. This course equips you with the knowledge to master the energy subsystems vital for high-speed trains, subway, and trams. By engaging with this online course, you will gain the skills necessary to contribute to innovative transport solutions, positioning yourself as a key player in an industry that is pivotal to urban development and sustainability. The flexibility of online learning allows you to tailor your education to fit your lifestyle, making it accessible and convenient.

Objectives

– Understand the principles of railway electric traction systems.

– Analyse the components of overhead contact lines.

– Explain the functionality of power substations in rail systems.

– Evaluate energy subsystems in high-speed rail networks.

– Identify energy needs in metro and tram systems.

– Apply design techniques to improve power subsystem efficiency.

– Integrate sustainable practices in energy subsystems.

Syllabus

UNIT 1. RAILWAY ELECTRIC TRACTION 1. Railway electric traction 2. Railway electrification systems 3. Electric traction supply systems 4. Components of the railway power supply system by overhead contact line 5. Reference regulations and energy TSI UNIT 2. OVERHEAD CONTACT LINE 1. Geometric characteristics of the overhead contact line 2. Mechanical characteristics of the overhead contact line 3. Electrical characteristics of the overhead contact line 4. Dynamic characteristics of the overhead contact line 5. Constraints in the design of overhead contact line UNIT 3. SUBSTATIONS 1. Concepts and types of substations 2. Design of a substation 3. Elements of a traction substation 4. Protective equipment in direct current outputs 5. Energy remote monitoring UNIT 4. ENERGY SUBSYSTEM IN HIGH-SPEED, METRO AND TRAM 1. Design parameters of high-speed lines 2. Design parameters of metro lines 3. Design parameters of tram lines 4. Energy efficiency of the railway 5. Tram-train and tram
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