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.
Design and construction of power subsystems
This course is tailored for professionals and graduates in the rail and electrical engineering sectors eager to expand their expertise in power subsystem design and construction. It is ideal for those interested in railway electric traction, overhead contact lines, substations, and energy systems for high-speed trains, metros, and trams.
40 hours
Civil Engineering and Structures
Course 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.
What does it prepare you for?
This course equips you with the skills to effectively design and construct power subsystems, focusing on railway electric traction, overhead contact lines, and substations. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of energy subsystems across high-speed, metro, and tram networks. After completing the course, you'll be capable of addressing complex challenges in these areas, enhancing your ability to innovate and optimise power subsystem solutions in the transport sector.
Teaching units
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