Monitoring the DC third rail interface using an in-service train

S. R. Green*, D. Hickson, D. Ward, C. Roberts, P. Weston, E. Stewart

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Abstract

This paper describes the background to, development and trials of a system fitted to in-service train which can measure the quality of the dynamic interface between shoegear and the third rail on the UK 750V DC network. The paper will demonstrate the early results showing the systems ability to pick out locations where the interface is performing abnormally and to detect the defects responsible for those deviations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication5th IET Conference on Railway Condition Monitoring and Non-Destructive Testing, RCM 2011
Edition581 CP
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event5th IET Conference on Railway Condition Monitoring and Non-Destructive Testing, RCM 2011 - Derby, United Kingdom
Duration: 29 Nov 201130 Nov 2011

Publication series

NameIET Conference Publications
Number581 CP
Volume2011

Conference

Conference5th IET Conference on Railway Condition Monitoring and Non-Destructive Testing, RCM 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityDerby
Period29/11/1130/11/11

Keywords

  • DC Third Rail Interface Monitoring.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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