Efficiency and durability are two decisive factors in the development of innovative railway infrastructures. Rail Power Systems' system design lays the foundation for optimised solutions according to plan. With first-class expertise, the latest computer applications and simulation systems, our experienced specialist engineers analyse all relevant aspects affecting the system. You can rely on our decades of experience in the most important international markets - we have everything in view.
Compliance with the limit values for body and touch voltages as well as stray current criteria according to the EN 50122 series of standards is essential for a safe and sustainable rail system. Modelling of earthing and return circuit systems based on the Earthing Modelling Method (EMM) supports rail systems design that complies with the applicable standards.
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Electromagnetic fields can negatively impact the operation of electrical devices and may place the health and safety of humans and animals at risk. In order to ensure their protection, the Council of the European Communities adopted EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. We consider electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in advance, including the necessary measures. This saves you the need for subsequent improvements and reduces your costs.
In addition to the scheduled technical implementation of traction power supply systems, the factors of reliability (R) and availability (A), maintainability (M) and safety (S) are becoming increasingly important. With RAMS engineering and the help of certain parameters, we ensure that the systems fulfil customer requirements in terms of life cycle costs and are easy to operate and maintain.
We ensure smooth interaction between the overhead contact line and the vehicles used in the operational process in advance. Our simulation programmes developed according to recognised standards are extremely precise. As part of the systems design, benefit from reliable predictions that have been empirically tested and verified in various projects. Both TracFeed® CATMOS and the successor version TracFeed® OSSCAT are high-performance simulation programmes.
Software for static and dynamic simulation of the interaction between the current collector and overhead conductor rail (OCR) as well as other types of overhead contact line and their transitions
Open brochureThe simulation programme for the dynamic interaction between overhead contact line and current collector, validated in accordance with EN 50318
Open brochureEarthing systems are essential as a means of protecting against dangerous touch voltages in electric railway facilities. Correct design and execution as well as regular status checks of the installed earthing systems are prerequisites for a safe and reliable traction power supply system. Earthing measurements are an important focal point in systems design, both for planning purposes and for assessing system safety. We carry out earthing measurements for you in substations (AC and DC), switching installations, 50 Hz systems, both on the traction line and on structures in the railway environment.
Society and the economy rely on smoothly functioning rail transport. We ensure that your employees working in the area of traction power supply are equipped to fulfil their responsibilities and to ensure their safety. Important know-how, confident handling and exciting technical discussions on specific project contents are an integral part of our training courses. The training contents can be customised according to your wishes.
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