This IDEA project designs, builds, and demonstrates an automated, computer-controlled onboard intelligent system for applying new environmentally safe and consumable lubricants for rail systems. The IDEA product is to be operationally tested in a commuter rail system (METRA) for providing controlled lubrication on rails and wheel in an environmentally safe way. The lubricant applied to the rail will reduce fraction between the wheel and rail and is expected to provide significant benefits in maintenance, safety, and overall economic efficiency. Progressive development of a rail lubrication system for U.S. railroads indicates potential major benefits including reduction in wheel wear, rail wear, and track maintenance costs. Significant benefits transferable to commuter rail and high-speed transit systems are expected as well.


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    Title :

    Operational Testing of Intelligent Rail Lubrication System


    Contributors:
    S. Kumar (author)

    Publication date :

    1998


    Size :

    24 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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