Course syllabus
Elteknik i järnvägssystemet
Electric Power Systems in Railways
VTVF46, 7,5 credits, G2 (First Cycle)
Valid for: 2021/22
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, LTH
Decided by: PLED V
Date of Decision: 2021-04-15
General Information
Compulsory for: IBYI2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
Aim
The aim of the course is to provide fundamental knowledge of
electric power in railways, on system and component levels. It is
also intended to give an insight into the problems of overhead
contact line installation in the projection of simpler contact line
installation
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
- be able to describe and understand the construction and
functions of electrical installations and control of active and
reactive power, and be informed about the prerequisites that apply
in the operation of installations.
- be able to give an account of different electrical
installations that are parts of the operation of electric railway
traffic with respect to both function and the essential connections
with the parts of the installation.
- be able to give an account of the maintenance principles for
the electric systems and understand the importance of a well
planned maintenance
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
- take into consideration the prevailing regulations and
handbooks and project a simpler catenary system installation.
- be familiar with the documentation concerning power supply
installations and interpret the functions of different installation
sections with the help of drawings and other documents.
- give an account of the project work in the projection of a
simpler catenary system installation.
Contents
- General electric power engineering
- Power supply in the railway system
- Contact lines
- Reserve power lines and stations
- Train heating
- Design of power systems
- Maintenance of the electric system
Examination details
Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Approved written exam. Approved project report.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
Admission
Assumed prior knowledge: FAFA40 Physics
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: EIE631, VTVF45
Reading list
- Elektroniskt kompendium i Elteknik.
Contact and other information
Examinator: Andreas Persson, andreas.persson@tft.lth.se
Course coordinator: Markus Gustavsson, markus.a.gustavsson@trafikverket.se
Course homepage: http://www.tft.lth.se/utbildning/grundutbildning/
Further information: The course is given at Trafikverksskolan in Ängelholm.