CASE STUDY 2: Tor Lubricant Optimisation (On-Board, Operational Use)

Written By Ben White

Objectives

  • Oil-based product sprayed to rail from on-board (train based) system

  • Thin, transparent film. Difficult to optimise without friction measurements

Investigation

  • Friction measurements taken during normal operation to investigate:

    • Application amount

    • Application interval

    • Consumption per wheel pass

    • Effect of environmental conditions

    • Carry-down

Results

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