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Theme: Systems
Chair: Robin Smith, Lloyd’s Register Rail, UK |
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| 09:00 |
Auxiliary Power Systems for Rolling Stock
Geoff Bolton, Metronet Rail, SSL Programme , UK |
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- Requirements of a modern auxiliary system
- Typical system architectures and their meritsOverview of subsystems and major components
- System protection
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| 10:00 |
Railway Brake Control and Related Systems
Ron Whalley, H.M. Specialist Inspecting Officer of Railways, UK |
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- Historical background to statutory requirements
- Electronic control of automatic air brakes for enhanced performance
- Dynamic, magnetic and load proportional braking
- Fail-safe data transmission
- Interfacing with WSP ( ABS ) systems
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| 10:50 |
Refreshments |
| 11:15 |
Electronic and Software Design Reliability
Tbc |
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- Circuit design and component selection
- Type test to ensure that the design is fit for purpose
- Routine tests to verify circuit functionality
- Software life cycle model
- Use of FMEA techniques to allow ‘right side’ or ‘fail side’ software to be written
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| 12.05 |
Review session |
| 12:30 |
Launch |
| 13:30 |
Risk Assessment
Linda Wain,
Atkins Rail, UK |
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- What do we mean by risk?
- Why do we need risk assessment?
- How does this fit in with the safety case?
- What techniques can I use?
- Some examples
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| 14:30 |
Train Performance and Simulation
Paul Martin,
Halcrow, UK |
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- Single train simulation
- Project development
- Matching train with infrastructure for cost effective improvement
- Multi train simulation
- Modelling the complex interaction of a train service
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| 15:20 |
Refreshments |
| 15:45 |
On Board Train Control and Monitoring Systems |
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- Overview of requirements
- Principles of on-board train control and monitoring systems (TCMS)
- Functional and organic views of the train system
- Development methodology for software-based systems
- Market and technology trends
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| 16:35 |
Review sessions |
| 17:00 |
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