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1 Jan 1980

Technical Reports

Fire Behavior of Transformer Dielectric Insulating Fluids

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Railroad Transformer; Dielectric Insulating Fluids; Askarel Contamination; Fire Behavior; Ignition; Surface Flame Spread; Heat Release Rates; Pyrolysis and Combustion; Flash; Fire; Boiling Points

Abstract: This report presents results for the fire behavior of pure and askarel-contaminated Fluids which are candidates for use as railroad transformer dielectric insulating fluids. In...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-80/08
Office
RDI-20

1 Jan 1980

Historical Documents

Proposed Signal System for the Northeast Corridor

Subject Signal and Train Control

Abstract: Prepared by De Leuw, Cather/Parsons; No publication date on document

1 Jan 1980

Technical Reports

Results and Analysis of the Switchyard Impact Tests

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Oscar Orringer; Pin Tong

Subject Hazardous Materials, Rail and Infrastructure Integrity

Keywords: Crashworthiness; Hazardous materials; Safety; Tank car

Abstract: This report presents the results and analysis of series 3 through 7 and series 10 of the FRA/RPI/AAR Switchyard Impact Tests. The test results and analysis are used to evaluate...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-80/06
Office
RDI-20

1 Jan 1980

Other Reports

Trip Reports- Part I Improved Passenger Equipment Evaluation Program

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

1 Jan 1980

Technical Reports

Track Rehabilitation and Maintenance Research Requests

Author
Marcel J. Zobrak

Subject Track, Evaluation

Keywords: Research Requirements, Ties, Fasteners, Rail, Track, Ballast, Track Program

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration has established a research and development program aimed at improving railroad track safety and performance. As part of the support of that...

Report Number
FRA/OR&D-80/09
Office
RRD