Lubrication of wheel/rail systems has been recognized for the last two decades as a very important issue for railroads. Energy savings and less friction and wear can be realized if a lubricant can be used at the wheel/rail interface. On the other hand, adverse influences are seen in operating and wear conditions if improper or excessive lubrication is used. Also, inefficiencies in lubrication need to be avoided for economic and environmental reasons. The top-of-rail (TOR) lubricant concept was developed by Texaco Corporation to lubricate wheels and rails effectively and efficiently. Tranergy Corporation has been developing its SENTRAEN 2000TM lubrication system for the last ten years, and this revolutionary new high-tech on-board rail lubrication system promises to dramatically improve the energy efficiency, performance, safety, and track environment of railroads. The system is fully computer-controlled and ensures that all of the lubricant is consumed as the end of the train passes. Lubricant quantity dispensed is a function of grade, speed, curve, and axle load. Tranergy also has its LA4000TM wheel and rail simulator, a lubrication and traction testing apparatus.


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    Title :

    USDOE Top-of-Rail Lubricant Project


    Contributors:
    M. F. Alzoubi (author) / G. R. Fenske (author) / R. A. Erck (author) / A. S. Boparai (author)

    Publication date :

    2000


    Size :

    35 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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