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Lubrication of wheels and tracks |
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Lubrication of wheels and tracks by means of on-board devices or special lubricating vehicles aims at reducing wear of rolling stock and infrastructure. Reduced running resistance is a side effect. Lubrication is especially effective in curves.
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Technology field: Aerodynamics and friction
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General information
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General criteria
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Environmental criteria
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Impacts on energy efficiency:
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Energy efficiency potential for single vehicle: < 2% |
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Energy efficiency potential throughout fleet: < 1% |
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Other environmental impacts: ambivalent |
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Economic criteria
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Application outside railway sector (this technology is railway specific)
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Overall rating
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date created: 2002-10-09 |
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© UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
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