The effect of wheel temperature on friction (IM-TRIB-007)

Previously the economics of Gas Turbine APT's 200, 250 and HST were compared in IMSYS. 91, (Issue A), November 1972, for the East Coast Main Line in 1981. In this memorandum, similar work is summarised for the Electric API's. Again, various configurations are examined as they have a major effect...