Train power supply
Description
Traction power supply - now and in the future
A number of speakers will share with you the current performance, technical developments and challenges of traction power supply. This will also include social future developments in electrical energy supply. Topics that will be reviewed: sustainable traction power supply, migration from 1500V dc to 3000V dc, performance improvement of overhead lines and energy transition (smart markets, smart grids, smart metering).
Speakers:
- Rob van Gerwen MSc, Senior Consultant, Smart Energy at DNV GL.
- Ing. Fedor ten Harve Mbe, System Expert Energy Supply at ProRail.
- Ing. Michiel van Brummelen, System Specialist Overhead Line at ProRail.
Following the presentations, we will break up into two workshops, to be chosen at your discretion. Workshop 1 will cover the possibilities of developments in electric and traction power supply. Workshop 2 concerns a presentation of overhead lines in the Netherlands.
16.30:00 Reception
17:00 Introduction evening by dr.ir. A. Zoeteman, policy advisor technology policy ProRail and board member KIVI Railsystems
17.10 h Introductions by speakers on mentioned topics
18.00 h Roll call
18.30 hrs 2 parallel workshops (rotating after half an hour)
Workshop 1: Future of Traction Energy Supply
Workshop 2: Overhead Lines in the Netherlands
19.30 hrs Concluding and drinks
20.30 hrs End
Note: There are no parking spaces available at the building. However, there is a car park nearby called 'Moreelse Park'.
The venue is located right by Utrecht Central Station. For directions see the link below.
Location
Utrecht - De Tulpenburgh, head office ProRail,
Moreelse Park
Organiser
Rail Systems
Name and contact details for information
For questions, please contact dr.ir. A. Zoeteman, at the e-mail address below