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Implementation of the Contact Roughness at the Wheel-Rail Contact Model for Locomotive Traction Studies

Maksym Spiryagin, Sanjar Ahmad, Esteban Bernal, Kevin Oldknow, Ingemar Persson, Qing Wu, Colin Cole, Tim Mcsweeney
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A006, April 20–21, 2022
Paper No: JRC2022-84116
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-84116
View Paper titled, Implementation of the Contact Roughness at the Wheel-Rail Contact Model for Locomotive Traction Studies
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Topics: Locomotives, Rails, Surface roughness, Traction, Tribology, Wheels
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Battery Electric Rail Technology Review - A Technical and Operational Assessment. Current Status, Challenges and Perspectives

Fábio C. Barbosa
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T05A002, April 20–21, 2022
Paper No: JRC2022-78133
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-78133
View Paper titled, Battery Electric Rail Technology Review - A Technical and Operational Assessment. Current Status, Challenges and Perspectives
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Topics: Batteries, Emissions, Rails, Electrification, Density, Locomotives, Diesel, Energy efficiency, Traffic, Automobiles
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Wheel-Rail Contact Force and Traction Analysis Under Wet and Oil-Contaminated Conditions

Ahmad Radmehr, Yu Pan, Ali Tajaddini, Edwin Vollebregt, Mehdi Ahmadian
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A002, April 20–21, 2022
Paper No: JRC2022-78233
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-78233
View Paper titled, Wheel-Rail Contact Force and Traction Analysis Under Wet and Oil-Contaminated Conditions
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Topics: Rails, Rollers, Traction, Water, Wheels
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Advanced Modelling and Performance Evaluation of Hydrogen-Powered Heavy Haul Locomotive

Maksym Spiryagin, Frank Szanto, Kevin Oldknow, Peter Wolfs, Valentyn Spiryagin, Sanjar Ahmad, Qing Wu, Esteban Bernal, Colin Cole, Tim Mcsweeney
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T05A001, April 20–21, 2022
Paper No: JRC2022-78005
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-78005
View Paper titled, Advanced Modelling and Performance Evaluation of Hydrogen-Powered Heavy Haul Locomotive
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Topics: Batteries, Hydrogen, Locomotives, Modeling, Performance evaluation, Power systems (Machinery), Simulation, Traction, Trains
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A Method for High Fidelity Simulations of Railway Virtual Coupling

Qing Wu, Xiaohua Ge, Colin Cole, Maksym Spiryagin
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T03A002, April 20–21, 2022
Paper No: JRC2022-77987
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-77987
View Paper titled, A Method for High Fidelity Simulations of Railway Virtual Coupling
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Topics: Railroads, Simulation, Trains, Vehicles, Computers, Control algorithms, Dynamics (Mechanics), Braking, Rails, Safety
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Friction-Slip Curves – The Pathway From Twin-Disc Tribo Measurements to Full-Scale Locomotive Multibody Simulations

Esteban Bernal, Maksym Spiryagin, Sebastian Stichel, Nicola Bosso, Roger Lewis, Christopher Bosomworth, Qing Wu, Colin Cole
Proc. ASME. JRC2022, 2022 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A005, April 20–21, 2022
Paper No: JRC2022-84111
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2022-84111
View Paper titled, Friction-Slip Curves – The Pathway From Twin-Disc Tribo Measurements to Full-Scale Locomotive Multibody Simulations
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Topics: Disks, Friction, Locomotives, Machinery, Simulation, Traction
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Aluminum Stainless Steel Conductor Technology: Current Adoption by North American Transit Authorities

Keith Forman
Proc. ASME. JRC2021, 2021 Joint Rail Conference, V001T09A003, April 20–21, 2021
Paper No: JRC2021-58498
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2021-58498
View Paper titled, Aluminum Stainless Steel Conductor Technology: Current Adoption by North American Transit Authorities
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Topics: Aluminum, Stainless steel, Rails, Steel, Composite materials, Electrical efficiency, Rail transportation, Transportation systems, Weight (Mass), Cities
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Hybrid Rail Technology Review: an Intermediate Pathway For Electrifying the Freight and Commuter Rail Sector - a Technical and Operational Assessment

Fábio C. Barbosa
Proc. ASME. JRC2021, 2021 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A001, April 20–21, 2021
Paper No: JRC2021-58271
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2021-58271
View Paper titled, Hybrid Rail Technology Review: an Intermediate Pathway For Electrifying the Freight and Commuter Rail Sector - a Technical and Operational Assessment
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Topics: Emissions, Energy storage, Rails, Engines, Density, Traction, Electric motors, Internal combustion engines, Kinetic energy, Bridges (Structures)
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A Statistical Approach to Evaluating Wheel-Rail Contact Dynamics

Sayedmohammad Hosseini, Arash Hosseinian Ahangarnejad, Ahmad Radmehr, Ali Tajaddini, Mehdi Ahmadian
Proc. ASME. JRC2021, 2021 Joint Rail Conference, V001T10A002, April 20–21, 2021
Paper No: JRC2021-58381
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2021-58381
View Paper titled, A Statistical Approach to Evaluating Wheel-Rail Contact Dynamics
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Topics: Contact dynamics, Rails, Stress, Traction, Wheels
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An Experimental Study of the Influence of the Amount of Top-Of-Rail Friction Modifiers on Traction

Yu Pan, Ahmad Radmehr, Ali Tajaddini, Mehdi Ahmadian
Proc. ASME. JRC2021, 2021 Joint Rail Conference, V001T10A003, April 20–21, 2021
Paper No: JRC2021-58433
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2021-58433
View Paper titled, An Experimental Study of the Influence of the Amount of Top-Of-Rail Friction Modifiers on Traction
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Topics: Friction, Rails, Rollers, Traction, Wear, Wheels
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2019 Nominations for ASME Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark Status: Rail Transportation Category

Michael E. Iden
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T07A002, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8056
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8056
View Paper titled, 2019 Nominations for ASME Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark Status: Rail Transportation Category
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Topics: Mechanical engineering, Rail transportation, Locomotives, Diesel engines, Engineering prototypes, Railroads, Cycles, Diesel, Adhesion, Engines
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Simulation of Heavy Haul Train Energy Consumption With Locomotive Adhesion Model

Qing Wu, Maksym Spiryagin, Colin Cole
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T02A003, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8019
View Paper titled, Simulation of Heavy Haul Train Energy Consumption With Locomotive Adhesion Model
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Topics: Adhesion, Dynamics (Mechanics), Energy consumption, Locomotives, Simulation, Traction, Trains
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Wheel-Rail Contact Modelling for Locomotive Traction Control System Studies

Maksym Spiryagin, Qing Wu, Chris Bosomworth, Colin Cole, Mark Hayman, Ingemar Persson
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T13A012, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8108
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8108
View Paper titled, Wheel-Rail Contact Modelling for Locomotive Traction Control System Studies
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Topics: Contact modeling, Control systems, Damage, Locomotives, Rails, Traction, Wheels
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Longitudinal Rail Load Distribution: An Analytical Solution

Brian Marquis, Shushu Liu, Cameron Stuart
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T08A010, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8084
View Paper titled, Longitudinal Rail Load Distribution: An Analytical Solution
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Topics: Rails, Stress, Trains, Fasteners, Wood products, Traction, Braking, Stiffness, Wheels, Accidents
Proceedings Papers

Creation of 25kV AC Neutral Section in Bored/Round Tunnel of Delhi MRTS

Om Hari Pande, Ashok Tewari, Sanjeev Kumar, Rajesh Kumar Singh
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T05A001, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8016
View Paper titled, Creation of 25kV AC Neutral Section in Bored/Round Tunnel of Delhi MRTS
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Topics: Magnetic resonance imaging, Tunnels, Traction, Construction, Boring machines, Patents, Ceilings, Design, Electricity (Physics), Innovation
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Light Weight Rigid OCS in Elevated Section of Delhi MRTS

Om Hari Pande, Ashok Tewari, Sanjeev Kumar
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T01A003, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8015
View Paper titled, Light Weight Rigid OCS in Elevated Section of Delhi MRTS
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Topics: Magnetic resonance imaging, Weight (Mass), Failure, Wire, Breakdown (Electricity), Chaos, Circuits, Mechanical properties, Traction, Tunnels
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Thermal Effects on Wheel Performance Based on Twin Disc Testing

Dingqing Li, Monique Stewart
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T06A005, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8083
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8083
View Paper titled, Thermal Effects on Wheel Performance Based on Twin Disc Testing
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Topics: Disks, Fatigue, Rolling contact, Temperature, Temperature effects, Testing, Traction, Wear, Wheels
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Surface Profile and Third-Body Layer Accumulation Measurement Using a 3D Laser Profiler

Ahmad Radmehr, Arash Hosseinian Ahangarnejad, Ali Tajaddini, Mehdi Ahmadian
Proc. ASME. JRC2020, 2020 Joint Rail Conference, V001T13A004, April 20–22, 2020
Paper No: JRC2020-8041
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2020-8041
View Paper titled, Surface Profile and Third-Body Layer Accumulation Measurement Using a 3D Laser Profiler
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Topics: Finishes, Lasers, Rails, Rollers, Surface roughness, Wheels, Traction, Wear, Stress, Dust
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Milwaukee Streetcar Overhead Contact System: A Challenging Design Effort

Paul F. White, Gerti Kola
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T09A004, April 9–12, 2019
Paper No: JRC2019-1294
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1294
View Paper titled, Milwaukee Streetcar Overhead Contact System: A Challenging Design Effort
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Topics: Design, Streetcars, Wire, Construction, Poles (Building), Cables, Bridges (Structures), Pendulums, Batteries, Clearances (Engineering)
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Studying the Effect of Tangential Forces on Rolling Contact Fatigue in Rails Considering Microstructure

Mohamad Ghodrati, Mehdi Ahmadian, Reza Mirzaeifar
Proc. ASME. JRC2019, 2019 Joint Rail Conference, V001T10A003, April 9–12, 2019
Paper No: JRC2019-1279
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2019-1279
View Paper titled, Studying the Effect of Tangential Forces on Rolling Contact Fatigue in Rails Considering Microstructure
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Topics: Fatigue, Rails, Rolling contact, Fracture (Materials), Traction, Stress, Crystals, Cycles, Damage, Finite element model