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Technical Reports
Tank Car Frangible Disc Test
Keywords: Tank car safety, Frangible disc, Pressure relief valve
Abstract: Tests were performed at the Transportation Test Center to evaluate the performance of various frangible disc designs, with respect to AAR Specification A5.03. Tests were also...
Technical Reports
Railroad Passenger Ride Safety
Keywords: Safety, Ride Safety, Railroad Passenger Service, Lateral Acceleration, Jolt, Jerk, Cant Definicency, Vehicle Over-Turning
Abstract: Safety requirements for high cant deficiency rail passenger service address the dangers of vehicle derailment, track damage and unreasonable risks to standing passengers of...
Other Reports
Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan Guidance Document for Railroads
Keywords: Policy, Accident Scenarios, Safety Preparation
Abstract: One of the predictors of success in the handling of any railroad emergency is how well the railroad planned for that emergency. It has been demonstrated that good planning usually...
Technical Reports
Inverter-Controlled ac Induction Motor Propulsion System Volume I: Executive Summary
Keywords: ac Traction Motor, dc Chopper, Inverter Drive Unit, Power Conversion Unit, Pulse-Width Modulation
Abstract: An inverter-controlled ac induction motor propulsion system for rail transit cars was designed, developed, and tested to verify projected benefits and applicability of ac over...
Technical Reports
Inverter-Controlled ac Induction Motor Propulsion System Volume II: Final Report
Keywords: ac Traction Motor, dc Chopper, Inverter Drive Unit, Power Conversion Unit, Pulse-Width Modulation
Abstract: An inverter-controlled ac induction motor propulsion system for rail transit cars was designed, developed, and tested to verify projected benefits and applicability of ac over...