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11
Jul
2023
Technical Reports
Development of an Operationally Efficient PTC Braking Enforcement Algorithm for Freight Trains: Appendices F
Subject
Braking Systems,
Positive Train Control,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Braking algorithm, enforcement algorithm, positive train control, PTC, train control, simulation, Monte Carlo simulation, adaptive enforcement algorithm, emergency brake backup
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/34
Office
RRD
11
Jul
2023
Technical Reports
Development of an Operationally Efficient PTC Braking Enforcement Algorithm for Freight Trains: Appendices G-L
Subject
Braking Systems,
Positive Train Control,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Braking algorithm, enforcement algorithm, positive train control, PTC, train control, simulation, Monte Carlo simulation, adaptive enforcement algorithm, emergency brake backup
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/34
Office
RRD
9
Mar
2022
Technical Reports
Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake Device with Pneumatic Brake Emulation – Field Demonstration
Subject
Braking Systems
Keywords: Air brake, brake controller, Car Control Device, CCD, Car ID module, Electronically Controlled Pneumatic, ECP, brakes, emergency application, end-of-train, EOT, full service application, graduated application, minimum service, graduated release, S-4200
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-22/12
Office
RDI-22
30
Dec
2013
Technical Reports
Using Wheel Temperature Detector Technology to Monitor Railcar Brake System Effectiveness
Subject
Braking Systems,
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Wheel temperature detector, ineffective brake, air cut out, bad order, cold wheel
Abstract: In support of the FRA Energy, Environment, and Engine (E3) program, this study reviews and evaluates technology development opportunities, equipment upgrades, and best practices (...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/50
Office
RRD
1
Aug
2007
Technical Reports
Evaluation and Service Testing of Prototype Empty/Load Brake Device to Reduce Wheel Spalling Due to Slide
Subject
Braking Systems
Keywords: Spall, Wheel Slide, Empty/Load Device, Brake Ratio
Abstract: The Transportation Technology Center, Inc. and New York Air Brake evaluated a prototype three-step graduated empty and load (E/L) brake device to reduce wheel spalling due to...
Report Number
DTRF53-C-00012
Office
RRD