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Jan
1980
Technical Reports
Fire Behavior of Transformer Dielectric Insulating Fluids
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
Technical Reports
A Description of the Tests Conducted and Data Obtained During the Perturbed Track Test
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Locomotive Tests, Vehicle/Track Dynamics, Freight Test
Abstract: This report describes the Perturbed Track Test, Pilot Test and Freight Test conducted at the Transportation Test Center in Pueblo, Colorado, in November and December 1978,...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/15
Office
RRD
1
Jan
1980
Technical Reports
Track Rehabilitation and Maintenance Research Requests
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
1
Jan
1980
Technical Reports
Results and Analysis of the Switchyard Impact Tests
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
Dec
1979
Technical Reports
Chopper Propulsion System for Electric Locomotives
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Electric Locomotive, Chopper System
Abstract: This preliminary report summarizes the work done during Phase I of contract DOT-FR-9027. This program covers the design and retrofit of a Conrail E44 electric locomotive with a...
Report Number
DOT-FR-9027
Office
RRD