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11
Jun
2019
Technical Reports
Thermodynamic and Dynamic Assessment of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Hybrid Systems for Use in Locomotives
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Hybrid solid oxide fuel cell-gas turbine system, SOFC-GT, National Fuel Cell Research Center, NFCRC, gas turbine, GT, locomotive, hybrid fuel cell gas turbine test system
Abstract: The purpose of this investigation was to validate the feasible use of one of the currently available industrial gas turbine engines (i.e., the 200 kW C-200 engine of Capstone...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/16
Office
RDI-22
28
May
2019
Reference Materials
An Implementation Guide for Wayside Detector Systems
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Bearing temperatures, calibration, Dynamic Ratio, DR, Hot Box Detectors, HBD, Truck Hunting Detector, THD, wayside detector systems, wheel flats, Wheel Impact Load Detector, WILD, Wheel Temperature Detector, WTD
Abstract: The guide briefly reviews different wayside detector systems in North America’s rail network, including Acoustic Bearing Detectors (ABD) (Trackside Acoustic Detection System [TADS...
20
May
2019
Technical Reports
Effect of Grade Separation on Pedestrian Railroad Trespass Activity at Shuttlesworth Drive in Collegeville, AL
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: trespass, highway railroad grade crossing, railroads, railroad overpass bridge
Abstract: The Volpe Center, under the direction of FRA’s Office of Research, Development, and Technology, conducted a research study to evaluate the effects of closing and replacing the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/11
Office
RDI-23
8
Apr
2019
Technical Reports
Conventional Coupling Test Between Coach Car and Passenger Locomotive
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Coupling impact test, crash energy management, transportation safety, passenger car safety
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) in conducting impact tests between a Budd M1 Car and a F40 locomotive to evaluate...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/06
Office
RDI-22
29
Mar
2019
Technical Reports
Railroad Implemented Countermeasures to Prevent Suicide: Review of Public Information
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Suicide, railroad, trespass, countermeasure, suicide prevention
Abstract: This report discusses 14 rail carriers' suicide prevention efforts. Partnership with suicide prevention group was one of the most common strategies.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/04
Office
RDI-24