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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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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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Overall potential: interesting |
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Time horizon: mid-term |
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Lubrication is an effective means to reduce wearing rates of wheels and tracks. Energy efficiency effects are generally small but can be relevant especially on lines with many curves and in heavy freight transport. |
date created: 2002-10-09 |
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© UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
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