{"title":"Wabtec ECP system update","authors":"R. Kull","doi":"10.1109/RRCON.2001.921756","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RRCON.2001.921756","url":null,"abstract":"Wabtec Railway Electronics installed an electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) brake system on Southern Company owned coal cars, operated on CSX, with GE AC4400 locomotives in November, 2000. This is the first US installation of ECP systems in accordance with AAR S-4200 series of specifications, which also uses the echelon PLT-22 power line transceiver. The ECP system as installed is described, as well as reasons for changing to the PLT-22 transceiver. The reasons for Wabtec providing cable-based ECP systems, instead of alternative RF-based systems is also discussed.","PeriodicalId":174709,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 2001 IEEE/ASME Joint Railroad Conference (Cat. No.01CH37235)","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2001-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134283219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Balancing the requirements for low emissions, low fuel consumption and reliable traction power-MAN Ruston's solution","authors":"J. Hawkes, G. Macpherson, E. Karimi, A. Orrell","doi":"10.1109/RRCON.2001.921760","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RRCON.2001.921760","url":null,"abstract":"Ruston diesel engines have been operating in locomotives since 1933. Increasing concerns about global warming and depletion of fossil fuels have led to regulations from many agencies to place controls on end users of diesel fuelled prime movers. The paper seeks to define and explain the regulations, present a summary of combustion chemistry and then to explain one manufacturer's thorough approach to the most efficient reduction of fuel born pollution as it relates to engines for traction applications. Reduction in fuel used and pollutants emitted are presented and the improved economies discussed.","PeriodicalId":174709,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 2001 IEEE/ASME Joint Railroad Conference (Cat. No.01CH37235)","volume":"39 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127890801","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Vehicle technology assessment for Baltimore transit connector","authors":"A. Kouassi","doi":"10.1109/RRCON.2001.921763","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RRCON.2001.921763","url":null,"abstract":"To help relieve traffic congestion and improve mobility, cities throughout the US are considering the implementation of key transit initiatives. The City of Baltimore is studying a cross-town transit connector to help improve mobility in its busy central business district and foster continued development. While not intended to be a full compendium of existing transit systems and applications, this paper presents key factors to consider in selecting the best transit system options. The City of Baltimore is studying several transit modes, including bus transit, heavy and light rail transit, automated guideway transit monorail, personal rapid transit, and water transit. The paper presents an overview of selected transit vehicle options, along with some locations where they are operating. If also examines the East-West Transit Connector right-of-way requirements, and assesses the primary characteristics of each potential vehicle technology. First travel markets and functions that the transit system intends to capture are presented. Second, the physical constraints of the corridor, including the degree of freedom from surface traffic interference, and the stations spacing are discussed. Third, the attributes of the potential transit technology including capacity, its impact on the urban environment traffic circulation, and development patterns are also highlighted. Fourth, vehicle systems characteristics, including crashworthiness, speed, and performance, are discussed. Finally, capital and operations and maintenance cost requirements are addressed.","PeriodicalId":174709,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 2001 IEEE/ASME Joint Railroad Conference (Cat. No.01CH37235)","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114171763","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"SEPTA's M-4 transit car door experience","authors":"D. J. Gibbone, J. Malloy, N. Vutz","doi":"10.1109/RRCON.2001.921765","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RRCON.2001.921765","url":null,"abstract":"Shortly after SEPTA's new M-4 cars were introduced into service, two modifications to the door system were found to be necessary. The background for the modifications, interim actions, and final implementation are described. One modification involved addition of sensors on the cars and targets at station platforms to enable door operation only with a platform adjacent. The design of this change was purely a SEPTA effort. The second modification involved a total change-out of the door actuation hardware and its associated controls to obtain acceptable reliability.","PeriodicalId":174709,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 2001 IEEE/ASME Joint Railroad Conference (Cat. No.01CH37235)","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133980431","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Long range rolling stock planning using computer simulation models","authors":"R. Liu","doi":"10.1109/RRCON.2001.921764","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/RRCON.2001.921764","url":null,"abstract":"Rolling stock has a limited life span during which it can provide efficient services. Therefore, all railroad or transit operators will eventually face the following questions: what is the most suitable equipment, available to replace the existing equipment, for the particular service? What is the most economic way of procuring the required fleet? To answer these questions, Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT), in their desire to replace and enhance the New Haven Line service, has contracted with PB to conduct a Fleet Configuration Analysis. The analysis consisted of five different tasks. The project aimed to survey the existing and potential equipment, which would be suitable for New Haven Line operations; evaluate performances; estimate lifespan costs; and specify related operation and maintenance facilities. The paper provides a summary document of the operation analysis task, which answers the first question: what is the most suitable replacement equipment? This analysis took advantage of the computer simulation applications, which have been utilized by other transportation properties including Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road, New Jersey Transit, North Carolina Railroad and others in their capital investment evaluation processes.","PeriodicalId":174709,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 2001 IEEE/ASME Joint Railroad Conference (Cat. No.01CH37235)","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114779188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}