Operational Evaluation of a Rail-Based Wheel Gauge Inspection System

摘要

IEM has conducted a field demonstration of an automated, wayside wheel inspection211u001estation which meets the requirements of the system recommended by Zeta-Tech. The 211u001eauthors have also incorporated additional computations to check for such issues 211u001eas flange angle, wheel diameter, hollow tread, etc. These conditions are not 211u001enormally noted using existing practices. However, they can have a profound impact 211u001eon vibration, ride quality, wheel rail adhesion, and safety (especially at higher 211u001espeeds).