Order-of-Magnitude Comparisons of Various Energy Dissipating Mechanisms

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Order-of-Magnitude Comparisons of Various Energy Dissipating Mechanisms

1979-03-08
By Kiang, Robert L

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Kiang, Robert L
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SRI International
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Publication/ Report Number:

Informal Note #16
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

SRI International
Abstract:

This note compares the order of magnitude of various energy dissipating mechanisms in a classification yard, including: Rolling Resistance on Tangent Track, Rolling Resistance on a Curved Track, Wind Resistance, Switch Resistance, Conventional Retarders, Dowty Retarders, ASEA Spiral Retarders. It takes 22 Dowty Retarders or 3 ASEA Retarders to equal the energy capacity of one foot of full capability retarders.
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Project 7663
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77853/dot_77853_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 104.09 KB]
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US Transportation Collection
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