The Slipstream development of a container freight train

David Soper; Chris J. Baker; Mark Sterling

The Slipstream development of a container freight train

David Soper, Chris J. Baker, Mark Sterling

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Abstract

Slipstreams associated with freight trains can have large pressure and velocity magnitudes, potentially creating a danger to the public on platforms and trackside workers. Open air moving model aerodynamic experiments were undertaken using a 1/25^th scale container freight train at the TRAIN rig facility to develop an understanding and characterise slipstream development for different container loading configurations. Results highlighted effects of loading configuration on pressure and slipstream velocities. Model scale results are validated against full scale freight data. Comparisons to passenger slipstream velocities at UK safety positions are made and conclusions drawn on suitability in relation to container freight passage.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	6th European and African Conference on Wind Engineering, EACWE 2013
Publisher	International Association for Wind Engineering (IAWE)
Publication status	Published - 2013
Event	6th European and African Conference on Wind Engineering, EACWE 2013 - Cambridge, United Kingdom Duration: 7 Jul 2013 → 13 Jul 2013

Conference

Conference	6th European and African Conference on Wind Engineering, EACWE 2013
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Cambridge
Period	7/07/13 → 13/07/13

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Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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The Slipstream development of a container freight train

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