Electric Traction Course
Gain mastery in electric traction for today's tramways. Delve into traction system design, safety protocols, EMC standards, power and energy calculations, regenerative braking techniques, and component selection to boost performance, reliability, and energy efficiency in practical rail initiatives. The programme equips engineers with vital skills for optimising urban transport solutions amid rising sustainability demands.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
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What Will I Learn?
This course provides a targeted overview of contemporary tram traction systems, covering safety, protection, EMC, performance goals, and vehicle dynamics. Participants will learn to calculate power and energy requirements, select motors and storage, assess supply choices, and implement regenerative braking plus energy management for efficient, dependable urban tram operations in a concise, hands-on programme.
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Develop Skills
- Design tram traction power systems: rapidly size motors, inverters, and DC supplies.
- Estimate tram energy consumption: kWh per km, including gradients, stops, and auxiliaries.
- Implement regenerative braking: optimise energy recovery on urban tram routes.
- Uphold traction safety: manage grounding, clearances, protection, and EMC standards.
- Simulate tram performance: account for grades, dwell times, adhesion, and acceleration.
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