Introduction to rail vehicles. Rail vehicles - technical basis. Running resistance and aerodynamics phenomena. Running gear, bogies and carbody tilting. Vehicle traction: mechanics, motors, transmission and current collection. Vehicle braking: braking systems and control. Carbodies: mechanics, interior design, comfort systems and passenger environment. Internal noise and vibrations; climate resistance. Rail vehicle market and vehicle development.
FSD3307 Rail Vehicle Technology 7.5 credits
Information per course offering
Information for Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 28 Oct 2024 - 13 Jan 2025
- Periods
- P2 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
50983
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The overall course aim is to describe the components and functions of rail vehicles as well as the various demands a rail vehicle must fulfil. The course should give you a good platform for work in the field of rail vehicle engineering, and a deeper knowledge in the area of the chosen extra task.
After a completed course you should, among other things, be able to:
- explain how bogies, carbodies, traction and brake systems work and can be improved
- calculate train performance like acceleration and braking capacity, average speed and energy usage
- determine outer dimensions and interior design for a train at a given operational task
- discuss the trends and future potential for rail vehicles
- carry out detailed analysis of the area within rail vehicle technology
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Masters degree in mechanical engineering, vehicle engineering, engineering physics or equivalent. Documented knowledge of English corresponding to English B / English 6.
Literature
Andersson E, Berg M, Stichel S and Casanueva C: "Rail Systems and Rail Vehicles, Part 2: Rail Vehicles", 350 pages, Div of Rail Vehicles, KTH.
In addition to the textbook above, you get access to the presentation material from the lectures.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- PRO1 - Project task 1, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO2 - Project task 2, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written exam, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Written Exam (P), Project Task (P), Extra Task (P)
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle