Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Railway Traction
School	School of Engineering
Department	Elec, Elec & Sys Engineering
Module Code	04 26933
Module Lead	Stuart Hillmansen
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-30 hours Tutorial-10 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-10 hours Guided independent study-150 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module introduces students to components and systems used for diesel-powered and electrically-powered railway traction . It will cover all aspects of railway traction, including both AC and DC electrification systems, together with an analysis of the different options which are available for traction packages. These will include both AC and DC traction drives, and treatment of the operation of the necessary power electronic converters which are required to modulate the power received from the primary source.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module successful students should be able to: Demonstrate a broad awareness of the operations of railway traction systems; Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of traction drives on energy use of trains; Demonstrate knowledge about the future trends of railway traction systems; Utilise and apply this knowledge and awareness to practical railway design problems.
Assessment	26933-01 : Main Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (50%) 26933-02 : Coursework : Coursework (30%) 26933-04 : Quiz : Class Test (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Main assessment: (50%) end of module exam (20%) canvas quizzes (30%) written report Supplementary Retake failed component with consideration for any restrictions imposed at time of assessment
Other	None
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