The influence of high temperature due to high adhesion condition on rail damage

Authors

Khoa Vo, University of WollongongFollow
A Kiet Tieu, University of WollongongFollow
Hongtao Zhu, University of WollongongFollow
Buyung Kosasih, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

102119

Publication Details

Vo, K. D., Tieu, A. K., Zhu, H. T. & Kosasih, P. B. (2015). The influence of high temperature due to high adhesion condition on rail damage. Wear, 330-331 571-580.

Abstract

In wheel-rail contact, the locomotive adhesion variable characterizes the capability of the locomotive to convert available friction into traction at the interface. Recently developed AC (Alternating Current) drive induces a higher adhesion level compared to DC (Direct Current) drive. This can significantly affect the wheel-rail contact conditions such as high contact temperature due to the frictional rolling, wear and damage initiation of the rails.