Railway Low Voltage Systems and Point Heating Design Appreciation Overview

1-day course

CPD Credit: 6.5 hours; Competence/s: 1 

Open Course: Available on scheduled dates. Contact cpdtraining@engineersireland.ie or call 01 665 1305, or check our CPD Calendar here.

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This course aims to provide attendees with a background of knowledge of the different types of Low Voltage and Point Heating Systems that may be used in the Rail Environment.

This course provides an overview of the design of low voltage (LV) power distribution and Point Heating systems for railways. It also covers the fundamentals of Railway Engineering Principles in accordance with relevant procedures and regulations.

The Railway Low Voltage Systems and Points Heating Design Appreciation Overview course is a one-day course aimed at providing attendees with a background of knowledge of the different types of Low Voltage and Point Heating Systems that may be used in the Rail Environment.

The course is aimed at those looking for a broad overview of the different systems and the issues faced in producing Low Voltage and Point Heating Designs, such as Project Engineers, Graduate Engineers, Engineering Apprentices and Project Managers. The course provides an insight into the different elements that make up a Low Voltage System and Point Heating System, such as different sources of supply, types of load and how those loads are assessed.

It will also cover some of the more common issues that face designers and installers. It will cover the relevant standards that have to be adhered to, common equipment used, design techniques and common software used for calculations and design production.

Low Voltage Systems

Section 1 – LV System Overview

Section 2 – Railway Power Sources

Section 2.1 – DNO/ESB

Section 2.2 – Traction Supplies

Section 2.3 – Standby Generators

Section 2.4 – UPS Systems

Section 2.5 – Renewables

Section 3 – Earthing Systems

Section 4 – Distribution Equipment

Section 5 – Cables in a Rail Environment

Section 6 – Railway Electrical Loads

Section 7 – Legislation

Section 8 – Basic Protection

Section 9 – Fault Protection

Section 10 – Protective Devices

Section 11 – Selectivity (Discrimination)

Section 12 – Design Exercise

Point Heating

Section 13 – Purpose of Point Heating

Section 14 – Types of Point Heating

Section 15 – How Does it Work

Section 16 – Control Systems

Section 17 – Typical Equipment

Section 18 – Trackside Connections

Section 19 – Design Standards

Section 20 – Required Design Information

Section 21 – Typical Design

Section 22 – Positioning Equipment

Designers, project managers, and individuals seeking industry knowledge, with a basic understanding of Railway Engineering Principles in accordance with relevant procedures and regulations. This course may also prove beneficial for academic students who are exploring career opportunities and industry professionals from other fields who are interested in transitioning their skills to the rail sector.

The presenter will be Ian Beavors CEng PGCert MIET. Ian has over 20 years’ experience in Low Voltage Railway Engineering Design with various companies, including 8 years as Principal Design Engineer at Network Rail where he was in charge of Network Rail’s own in-house Low Voltage Design team. Ian is a highly regarded engineer within the UK Rail Industry and has sat on a number of Network Rail standards working groups.

Please contact the CPD Training Team for further information on scheduled course dates and In-Company options