Simulation and control of dual voltage (25 kV ac and 3kV dc) railway catenaries

L. Rouco A. Carnicero E. Pilo J.A. Rodríguez-Mondéjar J.R. Jiménez-Octavio M. Such Y. González-Arechavala

July 2008 - June 2009

Funding entity SEMI (Sociedad Española de Montajes Industriales)

The aim of this project is the development of simulation and control tools of dual voltage (25 kV ac and 3kV dc) railway catenaries. Electrical and mechanical simulation programs of high speed trains catenaries (25 kV ac) will be extended to handle 3kV dc catenaries. In addition, a control system of the catenary power switches in connection with the train signaling system will be developed.

Research topics:
• *Communication and Control in Railway Power Systems
• *RAMS Analysis compliance with the regulations IEC 61508, Quality Control and Assurance

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