15th issue september 2015
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RAILFOCUSLARGE-SCALE COOPERATION WORKING TOGETHER FOR ANKARA S METRO
HUB SMA SETS UP FOREIGN SUBSIDIARY IN CHINA
FULL SEVERITYSMARTCONVERTER 3 MUST PROVE ITS WORTH
ISSUE 15, AUGUST 2015
THE SMA RAILWAY TECHNOLOGY GMBH MAGAZINE
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Large-scale cooperationWorking together for Ankara's Metro
Editorial
News
HubSMA sets up foreign subsidiary in China
Full severitySMARTconverter 3 must prove its worth
Planning aheadSingapore's infrastructure is second to none
NetworkSantiago de Chile's Metro delivers mobility
Service & exhibitions
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A new generation of devices is shaping our working practices. With SMARTconverter 3 we have created a standard product which incorporates all our knowledge, and we have subjected this highly streamlined device to a large vari-ety of tests over the last few months. Next to standardization, quality assurance was our ultimate goal. Now the first batches of 3rd generation auxiliary power converters with medium-frequency galvanic separation have been sold.
As early as during the launch of the SMARTconverter 3 Metro at the InnoTrans 2014, industry feedback confirmed that we had taken a ground-breaking step in the right direction. We will continue this way and strive to improve our performance. It is becoming more and more apparent that rolling stock is vital to tomorrow's mobility. We have taken a look at what is going on in various cities around the world – please read on to see what we have discovered!
We hope you enjoy this latest issue of RAILFOCUS!
Dirk WimmerGeneral Manager SMA Railway Technology GmbH
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News
NEWS
TRAVELING IN STYLE A dream for any dome car lover: panorama wagon "Luxon" is setting off in 2016. RailAdventure who also conduct special test and transfer trips used state-of-the-art technology and
HIGH-FREQUENCY SERVICESpanish car manufacturer CAF orde-red 74 auxiliary power converters for their new vehicles on lines 3 and 6 of the metro in Santiago de Chile. New generation SMARTconverters 3 Metro with 140 kVA + 20 kW are used in the red-and-white metro vehicles to support this high-frequency service. Deliveries of these devices which are employed in fully automated trains star-ted in summer 2015.
top-level interior design options to turn the former Trans-Europe Express into a totally unique saloon wagon. By adding their auxiliary power converter, SMA increased the level of passenger
comfort with an on-board restaurant, bar and conference compartment.
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News
IN HIGH REGARD The Rhaetian Railway commissioned the first of their four new large diesel locomotives in January 2014. But not just anywhere. These vehicles – built by Schalker Eisenhütte and equipped with SMA inverters to provide variable-speed control for the cooling fans – are ope-rated e. g. between Thusis and Tirana, in midst the UNESCO world cultural heritage site, as part of the Bernina Express. This is the highest railway line over the Alps and connects Northern Europe with the South – supported by the locomotives, and the cooling fans.
TRENDS SMARTconverter 3 Metro for vehicles in Santiago de Chile: Alstom Trans-port also decided to deploy SMA auxiliary power converters for their vehicles. As part of the modernization of the NS 74 series, Alstom ordered 70 units with 170 kVA + 30 kW. Delive-ries are to commence in 2015.
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LARGE-SCALE COOPERATION WORKING TOGETHER FOR ANKARA'S METRO
To help expand urban mobility in the Turkish capital and before the first vehicles could set off on line 3 of Ankara's metro at the beginning of 2014, work was carried out all over the world. Companies from all corners of the globe contributed to the line extension. And vehicle manufacturing was an inter-national undertaking, too. The globalization of the railway industry becomes apparent when you look at a Chinese vehicle manufacturer, a German sup-plier and a final production site in Turkey.
Two years before, the Turkish government placed the order for more than 108 railway vehicles with Chinese manufac- turer CSR Zhouzhou Electric Locomotive, who in turn awar-ded subcontracts. CSR commissioned the Chinese branch
of Siemens System House to supply the drive system. One of the components, the auxiliary power converters, was supplied by SMA Railway Technology GmbH. By the end of 2015, SMA Railway will have delivered a total of 324 SMARTconverters for the vehicles employed in the Turkish metro network.
While the bulk of the order volume was delivered to China, part of the order went directly to Turkey as local content requirements meant that the SMARTconverters had to be manufactured in the client's country.
No problem for SMA Railway: For several years now SMA has been putting this requirement into practice in coopera-tion with Turkish manufacturer Medel Elektronik Elektrik.
In operation since the beginning of 2014: Line 3 of Ankara's metro services
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Technical dataAuxiliary power converters for Metro Ankara
Input voltage 750 V DCOutput voltage 3 x 220 / 380 V AC, 50 Hz, 73 kVA, 110 V DC, 10 kWDimensions 1,400 x 1,400 x 620 mm
SMA maintains a close, professional exchange with the Istanbul-based company.
Medel Elektronik Elektrik employs approximately 100 employees and over the past 25 years has become an international supplier for the rail industry. The first joint project in 2011 included the manufacture of auxiliary power converters for use in sleeper cars in Bulgaria. This continued successful cooperation is evident in the smooth commissioning of the vehicles for line 3.
Medel staff
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A new sales and service company that is part of SMA Railway Technology GmbH commenced ope-rations in May 2014. With SMA Railway Technology (Guangzhou) Co. Ltd., SMA is enhancing its after-sales service even further. The Brazilian subsidiary, SMA Brasil Tecnologia Ferroviária ltda., was set up towards the end of 2012, and as the logical conse-quence of the need for a global, flexible and reliable service presence due to our expanding customer base, we have now set up a company in China.
With Guangzhou as business location, SMA deliberate-ly chose a hub. The capital of Guangdong province has an optimal infrastructure – on land, water or by air. Guangzhou is known as the transportation hub in southern
HUBSMA SETS UP FOREIGN SUBSIDIARY IN CHINA
A Look into the OfficesHeadquarters of SMA Railway Technology (Guangzhou) Co. Ltd.
China. Its proximity to Hong Kong is one of the reasons that this vibrant city is among the most important business locations in China.
Managing Director Chen Jun Hua who heads up this young subsidiary is an expert in the local Asian market. He has been working for SMA since the early days of railway technology and is now responsible for business in Asia.
Chen Jun Hua has many years of experience in the railway industry which is becoming more and more international. With immediate effect, Chen Jun Hua and his well-coor-dinated team will be available for business. Professional expertise combined with a strong commitment to meet individual customer requests have led to a high level of
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acceptance of SMA's product portfolio in Asia over the last few years. For example, the order for SMARTchargers for line 2 of the Guangzhou metro shaped company history – between 2000 and 2011 SMA delivered battery chargers for the Bombardier Movia.
So with the establishment of a foreign subsidiary in Guangzhou SMA Railway practically returned to one of its first places of business.
Managing Director Chen Jun Hua
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FULL SEVERITYSMARTCONVERTER 3 MUST PROVE ITS WORTH
The new generation of SMARTconverter 3 Metro products had to undergo extensive testing before being sent on their way to customers. As with previous product generations, these tests focused mainly on specifications as set out in international standard IEC 61287. This standard defines termino-logy, operating conditions, general characteristics and test methods for electronic power converters in rolling stock. It applies to static converters installed in rolling stock, which are designed to supply power to traction current circuits and auxiliary circuits for locomotives, passenger coaches and freight wagons. The main aim of this standard is to ensure maximum reliability and optimum functionality of these con-verters.
Previous SMARTconverter 2 generations had already been tested in accordance with these standards, and also for this third generation quality assurance was a top priority. Sebastian Kaemling, head of the testing center, describes his impressions of the auxiliary power converter which has now arrived at the end of the product development cycle.
Which test was the biggest challenge?
Clearly the heat test. As the SMARTconverter 3 is substan-tially smaller than previous devices, the arrangement of components has changed. With the same heat being ge-nerated in a more compact space, a solution had to be found, and the volume was almost halved compared to SMARTconverter 2. This technical solution really was a major challenge, which we got under control quickly. What are the test standards? We carry out tests in compliance with standards – and beyond, as we want to ensure the quality of the SMARTconverter 3 beyond system boundaries.
What went particularly smoothly?
Definitely the shock and vibration testing. The devices came back with no major critical findings. For many years we have been cooperating with a renowned international service provider. Thanks to their broad client base, which includes Russia and China, this company is very familiar with the diverse testing requirements.
The dust test for the auxiliary power converter (carried out by a recognized testing and certification institute) also went smoothly. The SMARTconverter 3 units passed the leak test right away. It should be noted that dust is much more difficult to handle in the device than water. The container is vacuum-tested for leaks.
Which test tipped the scales?
Well, no one test tipped the scales, but for us the most crucial tests were the stress tests. The units were running every available minute – we never carried out this many tests with any of our other auxiliary power converters. We truly tested with full severity. And successfully.
The first SMARTconverter 3 Metro auxiliary power conver-ters were delivered during the middle of the year and are now being road tested.
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Interview partner Sebastian Kaemling, head of the testing center
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PLANNING AHEADSINGAPORE'S INFRASTRUCTURE IS SECOND TO NONE
Connecting the MRT lines: Singapore's Circle Line
Singapore – the Asian metropolis is a flagship city in terms of a successful infrastructure. The island and city state has one of the most modern metro networks known as the "Mass Rapid Transit" (MRT). An expansion of the almost 200 kilometers long railway line to 360 kilometers is in planning and is expected to be completed by 2030. Part of this plan is Singapore's Circle Line. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) acts as the central control point for the extension.
Singapore is the smallest state in Southeast Asia in terms of area. The country manages to organize mobility for its growing population through public transport. The LTA was founded almost 20 years ago and is largely responsible for
this well-functioning network of buses and commuter trains. Sure, the conditions in Singapore demanded action: the growing transport needs and the limited space of 712 square kilometers left no leeway in recent years. The only way forward for the over five million residents was syste-matic traffic planning. And it worked.
Today, the MRT is considered to be the backbone of public transport, and its expansion is actively promoted. New lines and the closure of gaps, for example for the Circle Line, are in planning. The 35 km long route is particularly attractive to visitors traveling between the business districts and the city's tourist attractions.
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Tourist attraction with a view: the "Singapore Flyer"
Technical dataAuxiliary power converters for Metro Singapore
Input voltage 750 V DCOutput voltage 3 x 230 / 400 V AC, 50 Hz, 127 kVA, 110 V DC, 27 kWDimensions 1,500 x 1,700 x 600 mm
One of the main attractions in Singapore is the world's second largest Ferris wheel which can quickly be reached on the CC4 line. This popular route sees a high volume of vehicles manufactured by Alstom Transport with SMA Railway's high-performance auxiliary power converters. So SMARTconverters play their part.
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NETWORKSANTIAGO DE CHILE'S METRO DELIVERS MOBILITY
It is growing slowly but surely. With over 100 kilo-meters, Santiago de Chile's metro network is already the largest subway network in South America. The Chilean capital currently operates six routes, and further expansion is in planning. More than 170 trains are keeping residents and tourists mobile. The fleet is composed of vehicles made by CAF and Alstom.
First opened under dictator Auguste Pinochet in 1975, the network was extended in subsequent years by democratic president Ricardo Lagos. The issue, however, remained the same: the subways were and still are very crowded. So President Michelle Bachelet, who has been in office since 2014, decided to expand the network yet again.
Equipped with SMARTconverters: the vehicles made by Spanish manufacturer CAF are traveling on Santiago de Chile's metro network
Because, despite high train frequencies, further expansion of the public transport offering is crucial for Chile's economic and cultural center. Not only commuters and students, but also visitors to cultural attractions and museums add to the number of people in the region.
Traffic planners for the city of Santiago de Chile decided to relieve the commuter traffic by introducing a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. By combining bus and metro routes, they are hoping to accommodate the daily rush hour traffic. Even though buses are employed, the Santiago de Chile metro system remains central to mobility. Consequently, operators increase their fleet nearly on an annual basis.
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Spanish manufacturer CAF, for example, produced almost 100 of the red-white NS 2007 and NS 2012 vehicles in recent years. Also on board are SMARTconverters – SMA's auxiliary power converters.
Technical dataAuxiliary power converters for Metro Santiago de Chile
Input voltage 750 V DCOutput voltage 3 x 380 V AC, 50 Hz, 135 kVA, 72 V DC, 14 kW Dimensions 2,900 x 1,200 x 750 mm
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The SMARTconverter 3 auxiliary power converter was deployed successfully. Our employees were able to put this unit for metro vehicles of performance class 140 kVA + 20 kW with a rated input voltage of 1,500 V DC into ope-ration for our customer CAF. The under floor unit achieved optimum test results. The power as required by the on-board power supply system for lighting, screens etc. was converted without any issues. These vehicles will be used on lines 3 and 6 of the Santiago de Chile Metro.
The ultimate test
SMARTconverter 3 units are also em-ployed on routes by Spanish operator Euskotren. SMA Railway delivered 56 auxiliary power converters of type 75 kVA + 20 kW for vehicles of the Bilbao metro system. A steady increase in passenger numbers is the cause for expanding the metro network in Spain's tenth-largest city. By the end of 2016, a third route should be available in this busy subway network in addition to lines 1 and 2.
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