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Course Outline
Introduction of typical light rail and commuter rail traction power systems
- Understand the differences between both systems
- Be able to identify basic equipment and purpose
- Understand power feeding schemes and operational considerations
Introduction to Overhead Contact Systems (OCS)
- Understand the pantograph’s interface to the OCS
- Understand the basic OCS configurations, styles and functions
- Be able to identify the various types of supporting structures and purpose
- Be able to identify the basic OCS parts, equipment and assemblies
- Understand the differences between dc and ac OCS components