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227-0524-00L 6 Credits MSC D-BAUG , D-ITET

Railway Systems II

Eisenbahn-Systemtechnik II

Lecturers & Examiners: Markus Meyer

VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-04 00:21:36

Abstract

Characteristics of traction drive systems:- electrical systems and their components- thermal propulsion systems- vehicles with battery storage systemsSystem integration:- train control- energy consumption- electrical system compatibility

Objective

- Know-how about the design and construction principles of rail traction systems - Overview of overall-system tasks (electrical system integration, train control, energy consumption) - Insight into the activities of the railway vehicle industry and railway operators in Switzerland - Motivation of young engineers to start a career in the railway vehicle manufacturers, railway infrastructure and operating companies

Content

EST II (Frühjahrsemester) - Vertiefung Antriebssysteme, Systemfragen 1 Traktionsausrüstung: 1.1 Systemkonzepte für Traktionsantriebe 1.2 Haupttransformator 1.3 Fahrmotoren 1.4 Stromrichter 1.5 Hochspannungskreise und Erdung 1.6 Thermische Auslegung 1.7 Diesel-Antriebssysteme 1.8 Batteriespeicher 2 Systemintegration 2.1 Zugbeeinflussung 2.2 Energieverbrauch 2.3 Aufbau der Bahnstromversorgung 2.4 Elektrische Systemkompatibilität Geplante Exkursionen: - Engineering und Leistungslabor, ABB Turgi - Sicherungsanlagen, Siemens Wallisellen - 2-tägige Schlussexkursion (Besichtigungen und Führerstandsfahrten, ausschliesslich für regelmässige Vorlesungsteilnehmer)

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Lecture Notes

Abgabe der Unterlagen (gegen eine Schutzgebühr) zu Beginn des Semesters, schwarzweiss, oder gegen Aufpreis in Farbe. Die Unterlagen sind schwarzweiss ebenfalls aussagekräftig. Aus urheberrechtlichen Gründen keine digitale Abgabe der Unterlagen.

General Information

Language: German
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Eisenbahn-Systemtechnik II	Fri 08:15-12:00 (CHN D 48)	4 h weekly

Offered In

Civil Engineering Master
- 2. Semester
  - Major Courses
    - Major in Transport Systems
Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems Master
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2021)
  - Major Courses
    - Major in Transport Systems and Behaviour
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master
- 01 - Courses of specializations
  - Track: Electric Energy Engineering (The core courses and specialization courses below are a selection for students who wish to specialize in the area of "Energy and Power Electronics", see . The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Specialization Courses (These specialization courses are particularly recommended for the area of "Energy and Power Electronics", but you are free to choose courses from any other field in agreement with your tutor. Semester / Research Projects are not allowed in this category. A minimum of 40 credits must be obtained from specialization courses during the Master's Programme.)
  - Tracks (all): Electives (Courses from the ETH course catalogue may be chosen in agreement with your tutor. As an alternative to the elective courses, students may do a second semester project or an internship in industry. Please consult your tutor.)