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OCS construction and maintenance

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Fundamentals of Traction Power Systems and Overhead Contact SystemsApril 28–29, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois

Your InstructorsBenjamin (Ralph) Stell, PE, has 30 years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of railway electrical systems throughout the United States. His extensive systems planning experience has been complemented by numerous electrified railway design projects performed for Amtrak and diverse rail transportation authorities. Projects include the design of indoor and outdoor traction power substations and power distribution for AC electrified passenger and commuter rail, and DC powered heavy and light rail, electric trolleybus, and automated people mover (APM) systems. Stell is active in IEEE and AREMA electric traction technical committee work, developing standards and guide documents for traction power system equipment design and operation. He currently is manager of Traction Power/OCS, and chief engineer with STV Incorporated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Carl B. Wessel is a traction power designer with a civil background and more than 30 years of experience in both engineering and owner/operator managerial roles in the areas of traction power systems (TPS) and overhead catenary systems (OCS). In addition, he has experience working with and for public agencies including Metro Transit (MN), Bi-State Development Agency (MO), New Jersey Transit (NJ), Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA), and Amtrak. Wessell is an IEEE Member and actively involved on several committees in the writing of standards on design, operation, and maintenance of OCS Systems. He currently is an engineering specialist with STV Incorporated in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Who Should AttendThis course introduces many of the fundamentals of rail traction power and overhead contact systems. If you work in this area or need to understand the concepts related to electrically-powered rail systems, this is the course for you.Although this is a “fundamentals” course, it will be most beneficial to attendees who have at least a limited knowledge of the topics of electrical traction power.

Earn Continuing Education CreditBy participating in this course you will earn 15 Professional Development Hours (PDH) or 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEU).

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Learning ObjectivesIn this course you will:

• Obtain a basic understanding of traction power and overhead contact system design and operation for all modes of electrified transportation

• Learn how to perform load flow simulation studies for AC and DC traction power systems

• Learn where to find relevant technical resources for system planning and design.

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Course OutlineIntroduction to Electrified Transportation Systems

• Modes (passenger, commuter, heavy and light rail, tram/trolley)

• Traction power system types• Traction power system components

Introduction to OCS Design• OCS and current collector types• Project approach• Design criteria• Selection of system type• Selection of conductor(s)• System geometry• Design and equipment standards• Support structure types and selection• Building and bridge attachments• IEEE developments• Design software

DC Traction Power System Substation Design

• Substation types and configurations• Rectifier transformers• Rectifiers/converters• AC and DC switchgear• Protection and control• Utility interface

DC Traction Power System Grounding• Equipment grounding• System grounding• Rail potential• Negative grounding devices• Stay current

OCS Construction• Support structures (freestanding

or guy-supported)• Guying• Conductors• Adjustment

Load Flow Simulation• Methods• Vehicle modeling• Coridor modeling• Conductor modeling• Rectifier modeling• Rail potential modeling

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Fundamentals of Traction Power Systems and Overhead Contact SystemsApril 28–29, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois

OCS Operation• Trolley systems• Simple systems• Compound systems• Tension lengths• Sectioning• High speed rail considerations• Pantograph dynamics

DC Traction Power Distribution System Design

• Wire and cable current-carrying capacity• Traction power cable systems• Contact rail systems• Raceway Systems

OCS Maintenance

AC Traction Power System Design• System types• Substation types• Sectionalizing• Utility interconnection requirements• Switchgear• Protection and control• System and equipment grounding

TPSS Maintenance

Selected Topics in Traction Power System Design

• Substation automation• Wayside energy storage• Electromagnetic interference (EMI)

mitigation

Selected Topics in OCS Design• Interfaces• Corrosion control• Design, criteria, and what is built• Planning

Summary

Course ScheduleRegistration and course will be held atThe Hilton Garden Inn – Chicago O’Hare Airport2930 South River RoadDes Plaines (Chicago), IL

Day 17:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Registration8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Class

Day 28:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Class

Continental breakfast, midmorning and midafternoon refreshment breaks, and lunch will be provided both days.

Past Participants Say…

“Depth of experience of instructors was great. Added real life applicability to concepts discussed.”Mike Vitale, Safety AnalystBoyd Canton & Grant TransportationCharlottesville, North Carolina

“Presenters were interactive and encouraged engagement. Liked the design/maintenance problem solving exercises.”Heather Riebeling, Structural EngineerAECOMPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

“Wealth of knowledge! There are very few classes like this in the U.S.A.”Ryan Frost, Development EngineerConductixOmaha, Nebraska

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Convenient LocationThe Hilton Garden Inn in Des Plaines, Illinois is conveniently located just off of Interstates 294 and 90, near O’Hare International Airport. Self-parking is free, and the hotel also offers 24-hour complimentary transportation to and from O’Hare. A block of guest rooms is available (see “Location” and “Accommodations” in the General Information section of this brochure).

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General InformationFee Covers Two days of instruction, comprehensive course notes, continental breakfasts, break refreshments, lunches, and certificate.Cancellation If you cannot attend please notify us at least seven days prior to the course start, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after that date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee per course. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.Location This course will be held at The Hilton Garden Inn–Chicago O’Hare Airport, 2930 South River Road, Des Plaines (Chicago), IL. Accommodations We have reserved a block of guest rooms (rates starting at $139) at the Hilton Garden Inn-Chicago O’Hare Airport. Reserve a room online at epd.engr.wisc.edu/lodgingR026 or call 847-296-8900 and indicate that you will be attending this course under group code UOWAPR. Room requests after March 30 will be subject to availability. Other fees and restrictions may apply.

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