Electric Traction & Control Course Code: 4350907

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (GTU)

Competency-focused Outcome-based Green Curriculum-2021 (COGC-2021)

Semester-V

Course Title: Electric Traction & Control

(Course Code: 4350907)

Diploma Programme in which this course is offered Semester in which offered

Electrical Engineering 5th Semester

1. RATIONALE

The country is leading towards the railway electrification and also moving towards metro, monorail system. The
diploma student is required to know about the electric traction scheme and its latest trends. This subject is offered as
one of the elective, highlighting the current and future trends in traction systems, auxiliary equipment, electric
locomotives, control of traction motors and future-trends. The Diploma pass student with this elective will be able to
maintain the traction systems, auxiliary equipment, electric locomotives and traction motors.

2. COURSE OUTCOMES

The theory should be taught and practical should be undertaken in such a manner that students are able to acquire
different learning outcomes in cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains to demonstrate the following course
outcomes:
I :-Distinguish different traction systems and Differentiate services of traction system based on speed
time curve.
II:-.Control different types of traction motors.
III:-Explain the distribution system of a traction system and specific energy consumption.
IV:-Use various traction system auxiliaries
V : - Latest trends in traction systems.
3.TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME

Teaching scheme Total Total Examination Scheme

(in hours) contact credits Theory marks Practical marks Total
L T P hrs/week L+T+(P/2) CA ESE CA ESE marks
3 0 2 5 4 70 30 25 25 150
(*): Out of 30 marks under the theory CA, 10 marks are for assessment of the micro-project to facilitate integration
of COs and the remaining 20 marks is the average of 2 tests to betaken during the semester for the assessing the
attainment of the cognitive domain UOs required for the attainment of the COs.
Legends:L-Lecture; T – Tutorial/Teacher Guided Theory Practice; P - Practical; C – Credit, CA - Continuous
Assessment; ESE - End Semester Examination.

4.SUGGESTED LIST OF EXERCISES/PRACTICALS

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The tutorial/practical/exercises should be properly designed and implemented with an attempt to develop different
types of cognitive and practical skills (Outcomes in cognitive, psychomotor and affective domain) so that students
are able to acquire the competencies.

Note: Here only outcomes in psychomotor domain are listed as practical/exercises. However, if these
practical/exercises are completed appropriately, they would also lead to development of Programme
Outcomes/Course Outcomes in affective domain as given in a common list at the beginning of curriculum document
for this programme. Faculty should refer to that common list and should ensure that students also acquire those
Programme Outcomes/Course Outcomes related to affective domain.
Sr. Unit No Practical Exercises Approx
No. (Major outcomes in Psychomotor Domain) Hours.
required
1 I Investigate the various traction systems in Indian railways. 02
2 I Solve Numerical on speed time curves 02
3 II Justify the use of D. C. Series motor as traction motor 02
4 II Calculate energy saving by series parallel control of D. C. Motor (for two 02
and four motors).
5 II Investigate the energy recovered using regenerative braking 02
6 III Study of major equipments in AC traction substations. 02
7 III Solve numerical on specific energy consumption. 02
8 IV Study of layout of D. C. locomotive and diesel locomotive. 02
9 IV Study of power diagram of A.C. locomotive and its equipment. 02
10 IV Draw sketch of the Overhead current collecting equipment. 02
11 IV Describe the train lighting system 02
12 V Investigate various latest trends in electric traction systems 02
13 V Understand the working of high speed train 02
14 V Prepare A report on Traction visit / Metro visit 02
TOTAL HOURS 26

Note
i. More Practical Exercises can be designed and offered by the respective course teacher to develop the present
industry/traction system relevant skills/outcomes to match the COs. The above table is only a suggestive list.
ii. The following are some sample ‘Process’ and ‘Product’ related skills (more may be added/deleted depending on
the course) that occur in the above listed Practical Exercises of this course required which are embedded in the COs
and ultimately the competency.

Sr.no. Sample Performance Indicators for the PrOs Weightage in %

1. Diagram / sketches / tables 30
2. Conceptual clarity 20
3. Team work & ethical values 20
4. Experimental setup, Procedure and conduction by following 30
safety practices.

5.UNDERPINNING THEORY

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The major underpinning theory is given below based on the higher level UOs of Revised Bloom’s taxonomy that are
formulated for development of the COs and competency. If required, more such UOs could be included by the
course teacher to focus on attainment of COs and competency

Unit UNIT OUTCOMES (UOs) Topics and Sub-topics

UNIT-I 1a. History of Railway. Explain types of traction 1.1 Steam, diesel, diesel-electric, Battery
TRACTION systems and their significance. and electric traction systems
SYSTEM AND 1b. Explain the general arrangement of 1.2 General arrangement of D.C.,A.C
SPEED TIME different types of Electric traction systems and single-phase, 3phase ,Composite
CURVE their significance. systems
1c. Select a traction system for a given 1.3 Choice of traction system - Diesel-
application. Electric or Electric.
1d.Draw the speed time curve related to 1.4 Analysis of speed time curves for main
different traction system. line, suburban and urban services
1e. Solve numerical based on speed time curve. 1.5 Simplified speed time curves.
1.6 Relationship between principal
quantities in speed time curves.
1.7 Numerical on speed time curve

UNIT– II 2a.Statethedesirablefeaturesoftractionmotors. 2.1Featuresoftractionmotors.

TRACTION 2b. Explain Significance of D.C. 2.2 SignificanceofD.C.seriesmotoras
MOTORS AND ITS seriesmotoroverD.C.Shuntmotor. tractionmotor
CONTROL 2c.ExplainworkingofvariousA.C.motorsas 2.3 A.C.Tractionmotors-singlephase, Three
tractionmotors. phase, LinearInductionMotor
2.4 Comparison
2d. Compare different traction betweendifferenttractionmotors
motors.2e.Applyvarious control methods 2.5 Series-parallelcontrol
Appliedtotractionmotors. 2.6 Open circuit, Shunt
2f.Explaindifferenttypesofelectricbrakingsystem andbridgetransition
2.7Pulse Width
Modulationcontrolofinductionmotors
2.8Typesofelectricbraking
System.

UNIT-III 3a.Explain the distribution & feeder 3.1Distribution systemspertaining to

FEEDING, system pertaining to traction traction(distributionsandfeeders)
DISTRIBUTION 3b. Classify traction substations 3.2Traction sub-
SYSTEM AND 3c. Describe different methods of stationrequirementsandselection
SPECIFIC ENERGY feeding the traction sub- station 3.3Methodoffeedingthetractionsub-
CONSUMPTION 3d. Tractive effort station
CALCULATION 3e. Calculate specific energy consumption. 3.4 Requirement of tractive effort
3f. State the factors affecting Specific energy 3.5 derivation of expression for tractive
consumption effort
3.5 Calculation of train resistance and
derivation of general equation
3.6 Energy output from driving axle
3.7 Numerical on specific energy
consumption
UNIT-IV 4a. Classify electric locomotive 4.1 Important features of electric
locomotives

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Electric 4b. Describe the function of auxiliaries in 4.2 Different types of locomotives
Locomotives and traction system 4.3 Current collecting equipment 4.4
Auxiliary 4c. Describe the different current collecting Coach wiring and lighting devices
Equipment methods in locomotives
4d. Explain different control and auxiliary 4.5 Power conversion and transmission
equipment used in the locomotive systems
4e. Describe the Power conversion and
transmission systems 4.6 Control and auxiliary equipment
4f. Explain Coach wiring and lighting devices
UNIT V 5a.ExplainthepresentscenarioofINDIAN 5.1 future plans for traction and present
MODERN TRENDS Railways- High speedtraction, bullet train, hyper day facilities in INDIAN RAILWAYS
IN ELECTRIC loop , Metro 5.2 metro rail electrical system
TRACTION 5b.Detailthelatesttrendsintraction.6c. 5.2.1 substation
SYSTEM magnetic levitation 5.2.2 traction system and operational
5d.linear Electric motor (LEM) control centre (OCC)
5.2.3 Earthing system and reliability
measures
5.3 magnetic levitation
5.4 linear induction motor (LIM)
5.5 high speed train on magnetic levitation
5.6 variable frequency operation of 3
phase induction motor
5.7 electro magnet suspension c and
electro dynamic suspension

6.SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION TABLE WITH HOURS and MARKS (THEORY)

Unit Unit Title Teaching Distribution of Theory Marks

No. Hours R U A Total
Level Level Level Marks
I Traction System And Speed Time Curve 08 04 02 04 10
II Traction Motors And Its Control 14 05 07 10 22
III Feeding, Distribution System And Specific Energy 08 02 04 04 10
Consumption Calculation
IV Electric Locomotives And Auxiliary Equipment 08 06 08 06 20
V Modern Trends In Electric Traction System 04 04 04 00 08
TOTAL 42 21 25 24 70

Legends: R = Remembrance; U = Understanding; A = Application and above levels (Revised Bloom’s taxonomy)
Note: This specification table shall be treated as a general guideline for students and teachers. The actual
distribution of marks in the question paper may vary slightly from above table.

7.SUGGESTED LIST OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Other than the classroom and laboratory learning, following are the suggested student related co-curricular
activities which can be undertaken to accelerate the attainment of the various outcomes in this course. Students
should perform following activities in group (or individual) and prepare reports of about 10 pages for each
activity. They should also collect/record physical evidence for their (student’s) portfolio which may be useful for
their placement interviews.
a) Present seminar on various topic form course content
b) Prepare a report after visiting electric traction substation / metro rail system

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c) Prepare report on the following D.C. locomotive ,A.C/DC locomotive and diesel electric locomotive
d) Solve numerical problem regarding course contents
e) Prepare a report on current collector system with complete arrangement of pantograph its location and
electric wiring system with locomotive
f) Seminar on latest electric traction in world.

8.SUGGESTED SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES (if any)

a) Massive open online courses (MOOCs) may be used to teach various topics/subtopics.
b) Guide student(s) in undertaking mini-projects
c) Arrange visit to nearby locomotive workshop / loco shed
d) Arrange nearby visit to metro rail system
e) Arrange nearby visit to electric locomotive loco shed
f) Co-relating the importance of content of this course with other courses and practical applications
g) Arrange nearby visit to traction substation
h) Show animation/video related to course content
i) Have group discussion on various topic on course content and get updated with latest trends in traction
system

9.SUGGESTED MICRO-PROJECTS:
Only one micro-project is planned to be undertaken by a student that needs to be assigned to him/her in the
beginning of the semester. In the first four semesters, the micro-projects are group-based (group of 3).
However, in the fifth and sixth semesters, the number of students in the group should not exceed three.
The micro-project could be industry application based, internet-based, workshop based, laboratory-based or
field-based. Each micro-project should encompass two or more COs which are in fact, an integration of PrOs,
UOs and ADOs. Each student will have to maintain dated work diary consisting of individual contribution in
the project work and give a seminar presentation of it before submission. The students ought to submit
micro-project by the end of the semester to develop the industry-oriented COs. A suggestive list of micro-
projects is given here. This has to match the competency and the COs. Similar micro-projects could be added
by the concerned course teacher
A) Prepare the model of traction substation
B) Working model of hybrid locomotive
C) Prepare Model for catenary system
D) Making drawing sheet of control system and type of switch
E) Working model of single battery system
F) Collect the sample overhead cable, supports and line insulator
G) Model for conductor rail system and finding the transformer rating based on loading
H) Prepare chart of various upgrade locomotive and traction system
I) Making drawing sheet of representing tractive effort

10.SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES

Sr.no. Title of books Author Publication

1. ELECTRIC TRACTION J UPADHYAY,S.N.MAHENDRA ALLIED PUBLISHERS LTD.
2. ELECTRIC TRACTION A.T.DOVER MAC MILLAN, DHANPAT
RAI AND SONS, NEW
DELHI

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3. Power Electronics and Electric Gonzalo Abad John Wiley & Sons.
Drives for Traction Top of Form
Applications Bottom of Form

4. Metro Rail in India for Urban M. M. Agarwal , Sudhir Chandra, Prabha& Co.
Mobility K. K. Miglani

5. Electric Traction - Motive Andreas Steimel OldenbourgIndustrieverlag

Power and Energy Supply Top of Form
Bottom of Form

6. Modern Electric Traction Tarlok Singh S.k. Kataria

7. Utilization of Electrical Energy J.B.GUPTA, Rajeev Manglik, S.K. Kataria& Sons

and Traction RohitManglik

8. ELECTRIC TRACTION HAND R.B.BROOKS SIR ISAAC PITMAN AND

BOOK SON LTD. LONDON
9. MODERN ELECTRIC TRACTION H.PARTAB DHANPAT RAI AND SONS,
NEW DELHI
List of Major Equipment/ Instrument with Broad Specifications

i. Models of different traction systems and equipment

ii. Working Models of different traction motor

11.SOFTWARE/LEARNING WEBSITES WEBSITES

a. www.scrailway.gov.in
b. www.wr.railnet.gov.in/bctweb/ELECTRICAL.htm
c. www.irieen.com(IndianRailwaysInstituteofElectricalEngineering,NasikRoad)
d. www.vlab.co.in
e. www.electricaltechnology.org/
f. www.electrical4u.com
g. www.lectures.gtu.ac.in
h. https://circuitglobe.com/electrical-earthing.html

12.PO-COMPETENCY – CO MAPPING:

SEMESTER V ELECTRICAL TRACTION AND CONTROL

COURSE CODE (4350907)
POS
Competency PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO4 PO5 PO 6 PO 7
& Basic & Problem Design/ Engineering Engineering Project Life-
Course Outcomes Discipline Analysis develop Tools, practices for Management long
specific ment of Experimentation society, learning
knowledg solution &Testing sustainability
&
environment

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Competency Operate and maintain various types of Electrical Traction System

Course Outcomes 3 2 2 - 3 - 2

CO1
Distinguish different
traction systems
andDifferentiate
services of traction
system based on
speed time curve
CO2 3 3 3 - - - 2
Control different
types of traction
motors
CO3 3 2 2 - 2 - 2
Explain the
distribution system
of a traction system
and specific energy
consumption
CO4 3 - - - - 2 2
Use various traction
system auxiliaries
CO5 3 2 - - 3 - 2
Latest trends in
traction systems.
Legend: ‘3’ for high, ‘2’ for medium, ‘1’ for low and ‘-’ for no correlation of each CO with PO.

13.COURSE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

GTU RESOURCE PERSON

SR.NO. NAME INSTITUTE CONTACT NO. EMAIL
1. Smt. Devangi J Jain B&B Institute of 9724308429 [email protected]
Technology
v.v.nagar
2. M.K.CHAWDA Tolani F G 8460583331 [email protected]
Polytechnic
Adipur

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