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1 Sep 1980

Technical Reports

Amtrak/Knorr Disc Brake Study : Volume 1 - Final Report

Author
R. Scofield, R. Avant

Subject Amtrak, Braking Systems

Keywords: RMS g-level analysis, RMS spectral analyis, Brake forces

Abstract: This report describes the Amtrak/Knorr Disc Brake Study which was developed: (1) To evaluate candidate replacement disc brakes for the Knorr discbrakes presently in use on Amfleet...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/ 62.1
Office
RRD

1 Aug 1979

Technical Reports

Examination of Cracks in Wabco and Knorr Disc Brakes

Author
Paul Denney

Subject Braking Systems

Abstract: The Knorr and Wabco disc brakes were examined for the cause of cracking and why there is a difference in the type of cracks found in the two designs. Microstructure, microhardness...

Office
RRD

1 Apr 1979

Technical Reports

Flywheel Energy Storage Switcher

Author
L.M. Cook, W.T. Curran, R. McConnell, A.K. Smith

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Transportation, Rialroads, Energy Storage, Flywheelss, Regenerative Braking, Energy Conservation, Flatyards

Abstract: An indepth study of the application of flywheel energy storage to the railroad switchyard locomotive was conducted to determine the practicality and viability of such a system....

Report Number
FRA/ORD-79/20.1
Office
RRD

1 Jan 1979

Other Reports

Braking and Coupling Systems Design Optimization

Author
Bolt Beranek and Newman Inc.

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Equipment, Program Review, R&D

Abstract: This program review details the methodology, existing equipment, and innovative concepts in braking and coupling system design.

Report Number
DOT-FR-8091
Office
RRD

1 Jul 1978

Research Results

Report on Research Work FRA Purchase Order 810-4361 Asbestos Emissions From Railroad Brake Shoes

Author
Quealy, J.F. and Wandrisco, J. M.

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Asbestos, Brake Shoes, Composite Materials

Abstract:

Samples of airborne emissions from three brands of composition railroad brake shoes were collected during tests on a full-scale-railroad-wheel testing dynamometer under...

Office
RDI-22