A case study on effective reduction in friction brake dust by adopting electric braking system

摘要

A good transportation facility plays important role in the growth of every country. The transportation networks are used to carry goods and passengers with the help of different vehicles. During the journey of every vehicle, it often undergoes braking operation due to transient road and traffic condition. To reduce the speed of the vehicle during braking the conventional brake system is used which consist of brake pad arrangements. The friction brake pads are rubbed against a smooth contact surface so that friction is generated to reduce the speed of the vehicle. Friction causes wear of brake pads and produce brake dust, which is freely released into the environment. Moreover, the produced brake dust particles are light in weight so that it freely floats in the air and inhaled by humans and animals. To investigate the effects of inhaled brake dust, several researchers conducted a clinical trial and found diseases related to the lungs. This article proposes a case study on an alternate solution for the friction brake system by adopting an electric brake system, which is free from dust emission. The outcome of the study shows an effective reduction in brake dust emission and possible risks associated with the health of human beings.