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Evaluation of the freight brake system effectiveness using wheel temperature detectors

Last updated on 01 June 2016 3:23

The use of data from wheel temperature detectors (WTDs) as an indicator of an effective brake retarding force has been demonstrated on railroads in the United States and Canada. Traditional brake tests are conducted manually under static conditions using piston travel and brake rigging position as an indication of brake...

Author(s): Beck Rex;Sheesley Bill;Cummings Scott;Sammon Devin;Kalay Semih

Organisation(s): Union Pacific Railroad ; Transportation Technology Center, Inc. ;

2016

United States

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