What is BS EN 50533 - Three-phase train line voltage characteristics about?

BS EN 50533 is a European standard that discusses three-phase train line voltage characteristics in railways to ensure the best electrical compatibility with the AC loads.

BS EN 50533 outlines the electrical characteristics of the three-phase train line which delivers the electrical energy from the auxiliary power converter system to the auxiliary loads. BS EN 50533 applies to:

Locomotive hauled passenger trains
Electric multiple units
Diesel-electric multiple units

Note: BS EN 50533 may apply to other rolling stock types (e.g., light rail vehicles, tramways, metros, etc.) if they are not in the scope of another specific standard.

Who is BS EN 50533 - Three-phase train line voltage characteristics for?

BS EN 50533 on the three-phase train line voltage characteristics for railways application is useful for:

Maintenance or technical staff for three-phase train line voltage
Manufacturers of locomotive hauled passenger trains
Manufacturers of electric multiple units and diesel-electric multiple units

Why should you use BS EN 50533 - Three-phase train line voltage characteristics?

The three-phase voltage characteristics depend on the performances of the auxiliary converters which supply the train line but also on the AC load characteristics connected to this train line. BS EN 50533 guideline assists you with characteristics on voltage amplitude, voltage harmonics, voltage unbalance, train line voltage amplitude and rate of rising, transient overvoltage, dynamic characteristics, and train line additional data for the three-phase train line voltage.

BS EN 50533 also provides guidance onshore supply voltage characteristics and shore supply general features for the three-phase train line voltage.

BS EN 50533 assists in specifying and designing the different parts of the auxiliary power supply system namely the different auxiliary converters and the AC loads (i.e. 3 AC motors, converters, filters, transformers, etc.) connected to the grid.

With compliance and obedience to BS EN 50533, you can ensure the best electrical compatibility with the AC loads.

BS EN 50533:2011+A1:2016

Railway applications. Three-phase train line voltage characteristics

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Published:

31 Dec 2011