Predictable and Optimised Braking: Controlled water additions to improve braking performance in low adhesion conditions
Provider: Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited
Programme: R&D programme
Implementation period: 01.07.15 - 31.12.15
Workplace:
Dopravní fakulta Jana Pernera - Výukové a výzkumné centrum v dopravě
Investigator: Voltr Petr
Description:
The project is to develop and optimise a train mounted water supply system to improve friction at the wheel-rail contact point when low adhesion is detected. A key aim of this work is to produce a water delivery configuration which ensures reliable braking rates that are largely independent of environmental factors and contamination at the wheel/rail interface.
The project is to develop and optimise a train mounted water supply system to improve friction at the wheel-rail contact point when low adhesion is detected. A key aim of this work is to produce a water delivery configuration which ensures reliable braking rates that are largely independent of environmental factors and contamination at the wheel/rail interface.
