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About the course

Key learning outcomes - day one

  • Analyse and evaluate the effects of the AC electrification current on return conductors and current flowing in the earth during train load, earth faults of the electrification overhead line and degraded modes of operation
  • Evaluate the bonding requirements of Electrification system assets including the traction return
  • Understand the need to protect people and the requirements for IEC 61140 Protection against electric shock in AC electrified railways
  • Evaluate the interfaces between AC&DC railways operating in parallel or dual voltage operation.

Key learning outcomes - Day two

  • Understand and evaluate the risk from lightning in the railway environment
  • Evaluate the design requirements for OLE bridge clearances
  • Understand the requirements for bonding large civil structures
  • Understand the requirement for non-traction power supplies.

Speakers

Richard Williams

Richard is a Senior Electrical Engineer within AtkinsRéalis’ Electrical Systems team. With over ten years' experience of Electromagnetic Compatibility and Earthing and Bonding in railways, Richard has led the design and assurance processes across a variety of diverse projects for a range of clients; both national and international. His main experience focusses on line of route systems integration, infrastructure upgrades and depot enhancements. Richard spent two years based in Maryland, USA, as the Lead EMC Engineer; developing technical assurance and acting as the client representative on the MTA Purple Line Project. Closer to home, he is the lead E&B Engineer as part of the HS2 Systems Integration Team. Prior to joining Atkins, Richard studied at Cardiff School of Engineering, graduating with a BEng in Electrical Engineering and completing an MSc in Electrical Energy Systems.

Dr Roger White

Roger has had a distinguished career as an electrical power/systems engineer in the rail industry. He has worked on major projects world-wide and has gained widespread recognition for his innovative and problem-solving skills.

He is the lead author of the Earthing book