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Electrical Engineering Programme Board & Electronic and Information Engineering Programme Board

Professional Diploma in Railway Engineering (EG524401P)

Professional Certificate in Railway Signalling System (Level 4) (EG524402P)

Professional Certificate in Rolling Stock Maintenance (Level 4) (EG524403P)

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SECTION TWO – MODULE SYLLABUSES

1. EIE4901 Modern Railway Organizations and Infrastructures

2. EIE4902 Railway Asset Management

3. ELE4903 Railway System Assurance

4. EIE4904 Signalling Principles

5. EIE4905 Signalling Circuits and Systems

6. EIE4906 Signalling Design and Applications

7. ELE4907 Intermittent and Hidden Fault Finding in Train

8. ELE4908 Data Collection and System Assurance

9. ELE4909 Drives and Traction & Electromagnetic Compatibility






Module Syllabus

Module Title Modern Railway Organizations and Infrastructures

Module Code EIE4901

Credit Value 15

QF Level 4

Curriculum Hours 30

Lecture: 30 hrs

Tutorial: 0 hrs

Lab/Workshop: Nil

Others: Nil

Pre-requisite Nil

Co-requisite Nil

Award Title Module Certificate in Modern Railway Organizations and

Infrastructures

Award Title (in Chinese)

現代鐵路組織與基礎設施單元證書

Module Intended Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, students are expected to be able to:

1. evaluate the economic, technical and social factors affecting the planning and decisions of a

modern railway projects;

2. distinguish the various operations and engineering functions of a modern railway operator;

3. differentiate the role, operations and requirements of the various operational functions of a

railway operator; and

4. analyze the design requirements, operating characteristics and interaction of the various

railway infrastructures.






Learning Contents and Indicative Curriculum Hours:

Learning Contents

Indicative

Curriculum Hours

UoC Reference

Code

A. Modern Railway System Essentials

• Role of railways in public transport

• Key attributes of a modern railway system

• Business Demand and Asset Investment Planning

• Railway Systems

6 Hours

B. Modern Railway Organizations

• Operations

• Railway Engineering Essentials

• New Projects Planning

• System Assurance

6 Hours EMCUQM402A

C. Railway Operations

• Operations Control

• Train Operations

• Depot Operations

• Stations Operations

6 Hours

D. Modern Railway Infrastructures

• Permanent Way & Civil Infrastructures

• Rolling Stock

• Traction Supply

• Signalling

• Communications & Control

• Depot Facilities

• Stations

• Tunnel Ventilation

• Fare Collection System

12 Hours

Note: Part of the learning contents are developed from the following unit of competencies.

UoC Reference Code UoC Title UoC Credits

EMCUQM402A Implement quality management in electrical and mechanical

engineering services

6

(Refer to http://www.hkqf.gov.hk/)






Mapping of Learning Contents with Module Intended Learning Outcomes:

Learning Contents

Module Intended Learning Outcomes

1 2 3 4

A. Modern Railway System Essentials � �

B. Modern Railway Operations � �

C. Railway Organizations � �

D. Modern Railway Infrastructures �

Learning and Teaching Strategies: • This module will adopt a multi-dimensional view to distinguish and evaluate the modern

functional elements and infrastructures of a railway

• Emphasis will be on the inter-relationship and interfacing of the various functional

elements.

• The design principle of failsafe will be emphasized throughout the module.

• Core part of the module will be delivered through lecture.

• Case study, tutorials and tests will be given throughout the module.

• Site visits or video to a modern operating line and associated depots, stations and control

centres could be arranged for providing students a practical view on real systems.

Assessment Scheme:

Continuous Assessment (CA) 50%

Final Examination (FE) 50%

Total 100%






References:

1. Industry specific codes of practices, procedure, instructions, manuals and standards.

2. Chandra, Satish., Railway Engineering, New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 2007

3. Profillidis, Vassilios A., Railway Management and Engineering, Aldershot, Hants,

England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate Pub. Co., c2006

4. Metro Railway Signalling, Institution of Railway Signal Engineers, c2009

5. Railway Telecommunications, Institution of Railway Signal Engineers, c2004

Creation/Revision Record:

Version Date Revised by

1 23 October 2012 Mr CHAN Chi Cheung, Stephen

Mr WONG Man Fai, Frederick

2 15 Jan 2013 Mr LEE Kin Sang, Timothy

3 25 Jan 2013 Mr YU Tsz Tat, Arthur

4 11 Mar 2013 Mr LEE Kin Sang, Timothy






Module Syllabus

Module Title Railway Asset Management

Module Code EIE4902

Credit Value 15

QF Level 4

Curriculum Hours 30

Lecture: 30 hrs

Tutorial: 0 hrs

Lab/Workshop: Nil

Others: Nil

Pre-requisite Nil

Co-requisite Nil

Award Title Module Certificate in Railway Asset Management


鐵路資產管理單元證書



1. understand asset management in a systematic and structured manner;

2. design maintenance strategy through systematic methodology;

3. monitor asset condition and performance effectively;

4. apply quality control for the asset and assure asset life under cost-effective and risk-based

approach.







Learning Contents

Indicative

Curriculum Hours

UoC Reference

Code

A. Life Cycle Management

• Life Cycle Concept

• Asset Management Strategy

• Skill and Competency Management

6 Hours

B. Asset Management Strategy

• Asset Acquisition Strategy

• Asset Maintenance Strategy

• Condition-Based Maintenance

• Reliability-Centered Maintenance

• Asset Disposal Strategy

9 Hours

C. Asset Condition and Performance Management

• Asset Condition Assessment

• Asset Performance Measurement and Monitoring

• Continuous Improvement

6 Hours

D. Quality Management

• Total Quality Management (TQM), Supply Chain

• Balance Score Card, Quality Measurement

• 6 Sigma, Control Chart,5S methodology

• Quality Audit

6 Hours EMCUQM403A

E. Asset Life Assurance

• Asset Life Assurance Plan and Review

• Asset Replacement Plan

• Obsolescence Management

3 Hours



EMCUQM403A Promote quality management culture at working level 3








Learning Contents


1 2 3 4

A. Life Cycle Management � �

B. Asset Management Strategy �

C. Asset Condition and

Performance Management �

D. Quality Management �

E. Asset Life Assurance �

Learning and Teaching Strategies: • This module will adopt a multi-dimensional view to distinguish and evaluate the asset

management and maintenance strategy of railway system

• The inter-relationship of the various asset management and maintenance strategy schemes

will be addressed

• Core part of the module will be delivered through lecture.


• Site visits or video to a modern operating line and associated depots, stations and control

centres could be arranged for providing students a practical view on real systems.

Assessment Scheme:



Total 100%






References:


2. Chandra, Satish., Railway Engineering, New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 2007

3. Profillidis, Vassilios A., Railway Management and Engineering, Aldershot, Hants,

England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate Pub. Co., c2006

4. Metro Railway Signalling, Institution of Railway Signal Engineers, c2009

5. Railway Telecommunications, Institution of Railway Signal Engineers, c2004



1 15 December 2012 Mr Kyle Lau

2 14 January 2013 Mr YU Tsz Tat, Arthur

3 17 January 2013 Mr LEE Kin Sang Timothy


5 11 March 2013 Mr LEE Kin Sang Timothy






Module Syllabus

Module Title Railway System Assurance

Module Code ELE4903

Credit Value 15

QF Level 4

Curriculum Hours 30

Lecture: 30 hrs

Tutorial: 0 hrs

Lab/Workshop: Nil

Others: Nil

Pre-requisite Nil

Co-requisite Nil

Award Title Module Certificate in Railway System Assurance


鐵路系統保證單元證書



1. understand risk management concept for railway;

2. realise safety risk management and conduct safety risk assessment for railway assets;

3. realise reliability, availability and maintainability management and conduct RAM assessments

for railway assets;

4. evaluate operability work flow and design for railway assets.







Learning Contents

Indicative

Curriculum Hours

UoC Reference

Code

A. Railway Risk Management

• Enterprise Risk

• System Risk

• Occupational Risk

• Project Delivery Risk

6 Hours

B. System Safety

• System Safety Management

• Risk Matrix

• Hazard And Operability Study (HAZOP)

• Safety Integrity Level (SIL)

6 hours

C. Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM)

• RAM Management

• Fault Tolerance, Mean Time Between Failures

(MTBF), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), Bathtub

Curve

• Maintenance Requirements Analysis (MRA),

Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis

(FMECA), Fault Tree, Event Tree

• Value Assessment, Cost Benefit Analysis

12 hours

D. Operability

• Ergonomic and Human Factor

• Operational Analysis

• Recovery Analysis

6 hours







Learning Contents


1 2 3 4

A. Railway Risk Management �

B. System Safety �

C. Reliability, Availability and

Maintainability (RAM) �

D. Operability �

Learning and Teaching Strategies: • Adopt real life examples as part of the teaching material to illustrate the topics being

delivered.

• Case study shall be given to students allowing them to practice the taught material and

better understand the concepts.

• In class work to monitor the progress of students.

Assessment Scheme:



Total 100%






References:

1. John Moubray, Reliability-centred Maintenance, Industrial Press Inc. 2nd Ed.

2. Joel Levitt, Complete Guide to Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, Industrial Press,

2003

3. V. Narayan, Effective Maintenance management Risk and Reliability Strategies for

Optimizing Performance, Industrial Press new York, 2004

4. B.S.Dhillon, Transportation Systems Reliability and Safety, CRC Press, 2011

5. Rudolph Frederick Stapelberg, Handbook of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and

Safety in Engineering Design, Springer

6. David J. Smith, Reliability, Maintainability and Risk : Practical Methods for Engineers

including Reliability Centred Maintenance and Safety-Related Systems,

Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, 2011



1 8 January 2013 Mr Kyle Lau









Module Syllabus

Module Title Signalling Principles

Module Code EIE4904

Credit Value 15

QF Level 4

Curriculum Hours 30

Lecture: 30 hrs

Tutorial: 0 hrs

Lab/Workshop: 0 hrs

Others: Nil

Pre-requisite Nil

Co-requisite Nil

Award Title Module Certificate in Signalling Principles (Level 4)


訊號系統原理單元證書 (四級)



1. evaluate design principles and operations of fixed-block, moving-block, trackside and cab

signalling;

2. analyze the working principles, design requirements and applications of the various train

detection techniques and elements including DC/AC track circuits, axle counters, AF track

circuits and signalling relays;

3. identify the main types of points and analyse their operations;

4. relate multi-aspect signalling and headway calculation according to given braking

characteristics, line speed, traffic intensity, braking characteristics; and differentiate the

functions and design requirements of the various train protection and control systems.







Learning Contents

Indicative

Curriculum Hours

UoC Reference

Code

A. Signalling Essentials

• Evolution of signalling systems

• Signalling System Architecture

• Block Signalling: Fixed Block vs Moving Block

Signalling

• Trackside and Cab Signals

6 Hours

B. Train Detection

• Direct Current (DC) & Alternating Current (AC)

Track Circuits

• Audio Frequency Track Circuits

• Axle Counters

• Signalling Relays

9 hours EMRAMA506A

C. Points

• Operations and detection techniques

• Types of points

3 Hours

D. Multi-aspect Signalling

• Braking Characteristics and Gradient

• Traffic Intensity & Line Speed

• 2-, 3- and 4-aspects signalling

• Headway – factors affecting Headway, Speed

Curve, Simple Headway Calculation

• Signals

9 Hours EMRAIT413A

E. Train Protection & Control Systems

• Automatic Warning System (AWS), Train

Protection & Warning System (TPWS), Automatic

Train Protection (ATP), Automatic Train

Supervision (ATS), Automatic Train Control (ATC)

& Automatic Train Operation (ATO)

3 Hours EMRAOR408A



EMRAMA506A Formulate maintenance instructions for railway signal and

control systems

9

EMRAIT413A Supervise the inspection, commissioning and testing of railway

signal and control system

6

EMRAOR408A Analyze operation information and records of railway signal

and control system equipment to clear the root causes of faults

3








Learning Contents


1 2 3 4

A. Signalling Essentials � �

B. Train Detection �

C. Points �

D. Multi-aspect Signalling �

E. Train Protection & Control

Systems �

Learning and Teaching Strategies: • This module will adopt a practical view to present the working principles and applications

of the various signalling elements and devices.

• An emphasis on the fail-safe consideration behind each signalling element, system and

application will be highlighted.

• Calculation of headways will be demonstrated by using simple line conditions and

operating requirements.


• Site visits or video to an operating line and associated depots, stations and control centres

could be arranged for providing students a practical view on real systems.

Assessment Scheme:



Total 100%






References:


2. Kerr, D. & Rowbothan, T., Introduction to Railway Signalling, Institution of Railway

Signal Engineers, 2001

3. Nock, O. S., Railway signalling : a treatise on the recent practice of British railways,

London : A. & C. Black, 2002

4. Solomon B., Railroad Signaling, Voyageur Press, 2010

5. Elliott, The A B C Of Railroad Signaling: A Lecture Delivered Before The Harvard

School Of Business Administration, Chicago: Mackenzie-Klink, 2007




Mr. WONG Man Fai, Frederick










Module Syllabus

Module Title Signalling Circuits and Systems

Module Code EIE4905

Credit Value 15

QF Level 4

Curriculum Hours 30

Lecture: 30 hrs

Tutorial: 0 hrs

Lab/Workshop: 0 hrs

Others: Nil

Pre-requisite Nil

Co-requisite Nil

Award Title Module Certificate in Signalling Circuits and Systems (Level 4)


訊號線路系統單元證書 (四級)



1. evaluate and distinguish common Track Circuits, including DC & AC Track Circuits, Audio

Frequency Track Circuits and High Voltage Impulse Track Circuits;

2. analyze the configurations, designs, measures, applications, limitations and problems of Axle

Counters;

3. identify and analyse different types, control configurations of Point Systems and their

operations;

4. differentiate and compare the common requirements and adjustments in Trackform and Rails

Interface and identify faults and recovery processes of Point Control and Detection Circuits.







Learning Contents

Indicative

Curriculum Hours

UoC Reference

Code

A. DC & AC Track Circuits

• System Configuration

• Design Standard & Limitation

• Application & Installation Method

• Failure Records and Mitigation Measures

• Maintenance Regime

• Spares and Obsolesce Problem

2 hrs

B. Audio Frequency Track Circuit







2 hrs

C. High Voltage Impulse Track Circuit







2 hrs

D. Axle Counter







3 hrs

E. Different Types of Point Machine

• Internal Driving Mechanism


• Internal Locking

• Detector Rods Control

• Multi-Point Machine Control Configuration


9 hrs EMRAMA308A






Learning Contents

Indicative

Curriculum Hours

UoC Reference

Code

F. Trackform and Rails Interface

• Trackform and Stretcher Bars Requirements

• Maximum Operational Service Requirements

• Track Gauges Requirements and Adjustment

• Flangeway Clearance Requirement

• Supplementary Detectors Arrangement

• External Locking


3 hrs EMRAIN407A

G. Point Control and Detection Circuits

• Past Major Incident Records

• Specific Changes of Point Control Circuits

• Functional Testing Methods

• Verification of Point Detection Circuits

• Fault Identification and Recovery Processes

9 hrs EMRAIT409A

EMRAIT412A



EMRAMA308A Maintain the trackside equipment of the railway signal and

control system and interlock

6

EMRAIN407A Install railway signal interlock system 6

EMRAIT409A Inspect, test and commission railway traffic management

system 6

EMRAIT412A Inspect, test and commission automatic train control system

equipment on the train 6








Learning Contents


1 2 3 4

A. DC & AC Track Circuits �

B. Audio Frequency Track Circuit �

C. High Voltage Impulse Track Circuit �

D. Axle Counter �

E. Different Types of Point Machine �

F. Trackform and Rails Interface �

G. Point Control and Detection Circuits �

Learning and Teaching Strategies: • This module will adopt a practical view to present the working principles and applications

of the various signalling circuits and systems.

• An emphasis on the fail-safe consideration behind each signalling circuits and systems will

be highlighted.


• Site visits or video to an operating line and associated depots, stations and control centres

could be arranged for providing students a practical view on real systems.

Assessment Scheme:



Total 100%






References:




















Module Syllabus

Module Title Signalling Design and Applications

Module Code EIE4906

Credit Value 15

QF Level 4

Curriculum Hours 30

Lecture: 30 hrs

Tutorial: 0 hrs

Lab/Workshop: 0 hrs

Others: Nil

Pre-requisite Nil

Co-requisite Nil

Award Title Module Certificate in Signalling Design and Applications

(Level 4)


訊號系統設計及應用單元證書 (四級)



1. apply Standard Signalling Principles to interpret operations rules and plan a signalling layout

required for safe movement of trains;

2. produce a track plan/drawing with proper considerations on headway and designations of

various signalling elements like track circuits, points, signals and routes;

3. produce interlocking and control tables for simple track layouts;

4. identify issues of risk associated with signalling and generate potential mitigating measures.







Learning Contents

Indicative

Curriculum Hours

UoC Reference

Code

A. Standard Signalling Principles

• Symbols and Abbreviations

• Standage

• Signals: Running Signals, Position Lights, Junction

Indicators, Route Indicators, Shunt Signals

• Overlaps

• Fouling Point

• Flank protection

• Approach Control, Approach Release and

Approach Locking

6 Hours

B. Signalling a Layout

• Headway calculation and signal spacing

• Types and Classes of Routes

• Designations and identities of signalling elements

and routes

• Layout drawing

6 hours

C. Interlocking Control

• Route Locking

• Point Locking

• Aspect Locking

• Control Table

• Interlocking Design

9 hours EMRAIT410A

D. System & Safety Management

• System Life Cycle & Reliability, Availability and

Maintainability (RAMS)

• Standards and Practices

• Risk & Hazard associated with signalling systems

• Test & Commissioning

• Protection measures against human error

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) &

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

considerations

9 hours EMCUSH308A

EMRAIT411A



EMCUSH308A Perform occupational safety and health supervision 3

EMRAIT410A Inspect, test and commission railway signal interlock system 6

EMRAIT411A Inspect, test and commission trackside equipment and SCADA

System

6







Mapping of Learning Contents with Intended Learning Outcomes:

Learning Contents


1 2 3 4

A. Standard Signalling Principles � � � �

B. Signalling a Layout �

C. Interlocking Control �

D. System & Safety Management �

Learning and Teaching Strategies: • Essential and commonly-used Standard Signalling Principles will be selected for

discussion.

• Signalling layout and interlocking design will be demonstrated by using a simple track

layout with emphasis on the basic principles and safe-working considerations.

• Core part of the module will be delivered through lecture and case study.

• Real cases and examples will be adopted to illustrate the safe management principles

employed in operating lines. Appropriate uses of safety standards will be highlighted.

• Case Study, tutorials and tests will be given throughout the module.

Assessment Scheme:



Total 100%






References:









6. Sharma, R.C., Q&A Basic Concepts in Railway Signalling. Institution of Railway Signal

Engineers, 2010

7. Sharma, R.C., Q&A Signalling Systems & Techniques, Institution of Railway Signal

Engineers, 2010




Mr WONG Man Fai, Frederick










Module Syllabus

Module Title Intermittent and Hidden Fault Finding in Train

Module Code ELE4907

Credit Value 15

QF Level 4

Curriculum Hours 30

Lecture: 30 hrs

Tutorial: 0 hrs

Laboratory / Workshop: 0 hrs

Others: Nil

Pre-requisite(s) Nil

Co-requisite(s) Nil

Award Title Module Certificate in Intermittent and Hidden Fault Finding in

Train (Level 4)


查察列車上的隱藏故障單元證書 (四級)



1. identify hidden faults in train control circuit within a reasonable period of time;

2. use fault finding techniques to identify intermittent faults in the train system and equipment;

3. design, use of special tools and tailor-made testers for fault finding.







Learning Contents

Indicative

Curriculum Hours

UoC Reference

Code

A. Electrical and Electronics Principles

• Resistor, Capacitor and Inductor (RCL)

• Kirchhoff’s Current and Voltage and Law (KCL/

KVL)

• Electronics and Power Electronics

� Diode

� Operational Amplifier (Op-amp)

� Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)

� Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect

Transistor (MOSFET)

� Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)

� Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT)

6 hours EMELDE302A

B. Fault Finding

• Introduction to Fault Finding Procedures

• Methods used for Fault Finding

12 hours EMRAOR401A

EMELOR408A

C. Tester Design

• Introduction to Digital Electronics

• Using Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for

fault finding

12 hours EMRAIN402A

EMCUDE502A



EMELDE302A Apply basic AC and DC circuit theories to design simple

extra-low voltage installations 6

EMRAOR401A Troubleshoot intermittent and hidden faults in train 5

EMELOR408A Use advanced technologies in the operation, maintenance and

repair of electrical installations 3

EMRAIN402A Undertake component function tests for trains after installation 6

EMCUDE502A Use programmable logic controller (PLC) to upgrade control

equipment 9








Learning Contents


1 2 3

A. Electrical and Electronics Principles �

B. Fault Finding � �

C. Tester Design � � �


delivered.



• Provide tutorial questions for self-learning.

• In class work to monitor the progress of students.

• Hands-on approach by using industry based Programmable Logic Controller in a

laboratory environment to deliver related lecture materials.

Assessment Scheme:



Total 100%

References:

1. Hughes, Edward, Hughes electrical and electronic technology, Harlow, England ; New

York : Pearson, 2012



1 1 Dec 2012 Mr CHONG Chiu Ho, Kenneth

2 28 Jan 2013 Mr LEUNG Chun Yip

3 11 Mar 2013 Mr CHONG Chiu Ho, Kenneth






Module Syllabus

Module Title Data Collection and System Assurance

Module Code ELE4908

Credit Value 15

QF Level 4

Curriculum Hours 30

Lecture: 30 hrs

Tutorial: 0 hrs

Workshop: 0 hrs

Others: Nil


Co-requisite(s) Nil

Award Title Module Certificate in Data Collection and System Assurance

(Level 4)


數據收集和系統保證單元證書 (四級)



1. use instruments and tools for measuring and checking general E&M equipment efficiently;

2. acquire of graphical programming language, develop human-machine interface and

implementing different control strategies for automation, remote control, monitoring and data

collection;

3. identify, analyse and quantify risk and apply maintenance strategy.







Learning Contents

Indicative

Curriculum Hours

UoC Reference

Code

A. Programming Technique

6 hours EMELIT407A

B. Graphical Programing Language

• Human-machine interface (HMI)

6 hours

C. Remote Control and Data Collection

• Create, edit, and debug a graphical program

• Loop, case, and sequence

• Arrays, charts, and graphs

• String and file I/O

6 hours EMELDE409A

D. System Assurance

• Safety Measurement

• Risk Management Process and Risk Evaluation

• FMECA

• HAZOP

• Fault Tree

• Event Tree

• Condition Assessment and Performance

Monitoring

• Common Maintenance Problems

• Definition of Maintenance and Reliability

• Reliability Centre Maintenance (RCM)

• Preventive Maintenance and Corrective

Maintenance

• Efficiency and Performance Measurement

• Implementation of RCM

12 hours EMCUSH502A



EMELIT407A Implement advanced technologies on the inspection, testing

and commissioning of electrical installations 3

EMELDE409A Use computer application software to enhance engineering

efficiency and quality 3

EMCUSH502A Implement risk management for electrical and mechanical

services 9








Learning Contents

Intended Learning Outcomes

1 2 3

A. Programming Technique � �

B. Graphical Programing Language � �

C. Remote Control and Data Collection � �

D. System Assurance �


delivered.



• In class practice to monitor the progress of students.

• Hands-on approach by using industry based programming software in a laboratory

environment to deliver related lecture materials.

Assessment Scheme:



Total 100%

References:

1. Bishop, Robert H., LabView7Express, Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson/Prentice Hall,

c2006

2. Travis, Jeffrey, Internet applications in LabVIEW, Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice

Hall, c2000



1 20 Nov 2012 Mr CHONG Chiu Ho, Kenneth

2 28 Jan 2013 Mr LEUNG Chun Yip







Module Syllabus

Module Title Drives and Traction & Electromagnetic Compatibility

Module Code ELE4909

Credit Value 15

QF Level 4

Curriculum Hours 30

Lecture: 30 hrs

Tutorial: 0 hrs

Lab/Workshop:0 hrs

Others: Nil


Co-requisite(s) Nil

Award Title Module Certificate in Drives and Traction & Electromagnetic

Compatibility (Level 4)


驅動牽引與電磁兼容性單元證書 (四級)



1. apply the knowledge on tractive effort;

2. conduct investigation on DC Traction Drives and AC Traction Drives;

3. measure EMC, analyse EMC among equipment and mitigate EMC problem;







Learning Contents

Indicative

Curriculum Hours

UoC Reference

Code

A. Tractive Effort

• Train resistance

• Mechanics of train movement

• Calculation of speed time curves

• Performance of regenerative braking

6 hours

B. Drives

• DC Drives

� DC motor drive

� Performance characteristics

� Operating modes

� Chopper drives

� Various speed control methods

• AC Drives

� Induction motor drives

� Performance characteristics

� Various speed control methods

18 hours EMRAMA401A

EMELDE412A

C. Electromagnetic Compatibility

• Introduction and principles of EMC

• EMC regulations, requirement and standards in

different countries

• Measurement and test facilities

• Problem solving skills

6 hours



EMRAMA401A Inspect, and perform system function tests and running tests

for overhauled trains 7

EMELDE412A Assess AC-DC traction control system performance 6








Learning Contents

Intended Learning Outcomes

1 2 3

A. Tractive Effort �

B. Drives � �

C. Electromagnetic Compatibility �


delivered.



• Schedule in class work to monitor the progress of students.

• Demonstration in the laboratory environment in order to enhance their understanding of

lecture materials. Assessment Scheme:



Total 100%

References:

1. Rashid, M. H., Power electronics : circuits, devices, and applications, Upper Saddle

River, N.J. : Pearson/Prentice Hall, c2004

2. Williams, Tim, EMC for product designers, Oxford ; Burlington, MA : Newnes, 2007

3. Kodali, V. Prasad, Engineering electromagnetic compatibility : principles,

measurements, technologies, and computer models, New York : Institute of Electrical and

Electronics Engineers, c2001



1 20 Nov 2012 Mr CHONG Chiu Ho, Kenneth


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