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Evolutions in Railway Signaling: A “New Age” of Control?

Cameron Fraser
Proc. ASME. JRC2009, 2009 Joint Rail Conference, 251-260, March 4–5, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2009-63027
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2009-63027
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Topics: Railroads, Trains, Separation (Technology), Signals
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Troubleshooting and Performing Diagnostics on Amtrak’s ACSES System Using PHW’s Inc. ACSESView Software

Lamont B. Ward
Proc. ASME. JRC2009, 2009 Joint Rail Conference, 275-296, March 4–5, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2009-63031
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2009-63031
View Paper titled, Troubleshooting and Performing Diagnostics on Amtrak’s ACSES System Using PHW’s Inc. ACSESView Software
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Topics: Computer software, Maintenance, Computers, Control systems, Engineers, Laptop computers, Trains
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RF Coupling Simulation Model Development for Optimal Placement of Antennas Supporting Wireless Communications Systems

Robert Gray, Mike DiBenedetto
Proc. ASME. JRC2009, 2009 Joint Rail Conference, 297-302, March 4–5, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2009-63036
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2009-63036
View Paper titled, RF Coupling Simulation Model Development for Optimal Placement of Antennas Supporting Wireless Communications Systems
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Topics: Engineering simulation, Engineers, Locomotives, Railroads, Simulation, Simulation models
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Railway Timetable Optimization Using Non-Proportional Distributed Allowance Arrangement Method

Jinhua Yang, Marc Klemenz
Proc. ASME. JRC2009, 2009 Joint Rail Conference, 261-267, March 4–5, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2009-63028
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2009-63028
View Paper titled, Railway Timetable Optimization Using Non-Proportional Distributed Allowance Arrangement Method
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Topics: Clearances (Engineering), Optimization, Railroads, Trains, Delays, Simulation
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Advance Warning Devices for Rail Transit Personnel for: Approaching Trains; Fire, Chemical Biological Releases; Emergency Responders

Peter M. Bartek
Proc. ASME. JRC2009, 2009 Joint Rail Conference, 321-329, March 4–5, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2009-63048
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2009-63048
View Paper titled, Advance Warning Devices for Rail Transit Personnel for: Approaching Trains; Fire, Chemical Biological Releases; Emergency Responders
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Topics: Emergencies, Fire, Rail transportation, Trains, Accidents, Control rooms, Emergency response, Rails, Security, Signals
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AC Electrified Rail Train Converter Switching Overvoltage Transients Study

Bih-Yuan Ku, Yuan Tai Hsu
Proc. ASME. JRC2009, 2009 Joint Rail Conference, 269-273, March 4–5, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2009-63030
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2009-63030
View Paper titled, AC Electrified Rail Train Converter Switching Overvoltage Transients Study
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Topics: Overvoltage, Rails, Trains, Transients (Dynamics), Switches, Railroads, Surges, Circuits, Damage, Lightning
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Arc Flash Hazard Analysis in Traction Power Substations

Kinh D. Pham, Robert Jones
Proc. ASME. JRC2009, 2009 Joint Rail Conference, 303-320, March 4–5, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2009-63038
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2009-63038
View Paper titled, Arc Flash Hazard Analysis in Traction Power Substations
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Topics: Hazard analysis, Traction, Hazards, Rail transportation, Accidents, Circuits, Computational methods, Condensation, Corrosion, Dust
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A New Security and Safety Solution for Public Guided Transport

Jo¨rg Schu¨tte, Sven Scholz
Proc. ASME. JRC2009, 2009 Joint Rail Conference, 245-250, March 4–5, 2009
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2009-63015
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2009-63015
View Paper titled, A New Security and Safety Solution for Public Guided Transport
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Topics: Safety, Security, Railroads, Image processing, Public transportation, Reliability, Subways, Trains, Computer software, Emergency management
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Rail Car Tracking Device Selection and Power Consumption

Robert Gray, Richard Grisier
Proc. ASME. JRC2008, IEEE/ASME/ASCE 2008 Joint Rail Conference, 337-341, April 22–24, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2008-63024
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2008-63024
View Paper titled, Rail Car Tracking Device Selection and Power Consumption
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Topics: Energy consumption, Rails, Batteries, Chain, Automobiles, Lithium, Sensors, Testing, Transportation systems
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Review of Current Maintenance Practices Used on Commuter and Passenger Rail Cars

Lamont B. Ward
Proc. ASME. JRC2008, IEEE/ASME/ASCE 2008 Joint Rail Conference, 301-311, April 22–24, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2008-63008
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2008-63008
View Paper titled, Review of Current Maintenance Practices Used on Commuter and Passenger Rail Cars
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Topics: Automobiles, Maintenance, Rails, Railroads, Reliability, Corrective actions, Cycles, Governments, Regulations, Safety
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Electrical Transients Analysis for Conductor Rail Gaps of Taipei Rapid Transit System

Nanming Chen, Wen-Lin Shih, Yii-Shen Tzeng
Proc. ASME. JRC2008, IEEE/ASME/ASCE 2008 Joint Rail Conference, 343-350, April 22–24, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2008-63027
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2008-63027
View Paper titled, Electrical Transients Analysis for Conductor Rail Gaps of Taipei Rapid Transit System
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Topics: Rails, Transients (Dynamics), Transportation systems, Trains, Circuits, Maintenance, Abrasion, Design, Erosion, Steady state
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Supercapacitors On-Board Light Rail Vehicles: Enhanced Energy Storage Systems for Improved Vehicle Efficiency

Joeri Van Mierlo, Ricardo Barrero, Xavier Tackoen
Proc. ASME. JRC2008, IEEE/ASME/ASCE 2008 Joint Rail Conference, 371-379, April 22–24, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2008-63054
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2008-63054
View Paper titled, Supercapacitors On-Board Light Rail Vehicles: Enhanced Energy Storage Systems for Improved Vehicle Efficiency
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Topics: Energy storage, Light rail vehicles, Ultracapacitors, Vehicles, Stress, Flow (Dynamics), Matlab
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Guide to Using the New Generation of IEEE Standards for Railcar Procurements

James H. Dietz
Proc. ASME. JRC2008, IEEE/ASME/ASCE 2008 Joint Rail Conference, 313-320, April 22–24, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2008-63011
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2008-63011
View Paper titled, Guide to Using the New Generation of IEEE Standards for Railcar Procurements
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Topics: Rail transportation, Signals, Traction, Vehicles
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Analysis of Energy Dissipation in an Electric Transit System

Alasdair C. Renfrew, Martyn Chymera, Mike Barnes
Proc. ASME. JRC2008, IEEE/ASME/ASCE 2008 Joint Rail Conference, 321-326, April 22–24, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2008-63015
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2008-63015
View Paper titled, Analysis of Energy Dissipation in an Electric Transit System
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Topics: Energy dissipation, Transportation systems, Energy storage, Regenerative braking, Vehicles, Braking, Cycles, Energy conservation, Flow (Dynamics), Traction
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Influence of Passenger Car Suspension Design on Carbody Roll and on Wheel Unloading on Curves at Unbalance Speeds

Philip M. Strong
Proc. ASME. JRC2008, IEEE/ASME/ASCE 2008 Joint Rail Conference, 351-363, April 22–24, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2008-63038
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2008-63038
View Paper titled, Influence of Passenger Car Suspension Design on Carbody Roll and on Wheel Unloading on Curves at Unbalance Speeds
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Topics: Automobiles, Design, Wheels, Stress, Equations of motion, Suspension systems
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Increase of Efficiency in Wireless Train Control Systems (ETCS Level 2) by the Use of Actual Packet-Oriented Transmission Concepts

Klaus Jobmann, Simon F. Ruesche, Jan Steuer
Proc. ASME. JRC2008, IEEE/ASME/ASCE 2008 Joint Rail Conference, 327-336, April 22–24, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2008-63016
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2008-63016
View Paper titled, Increase of Efficiency in Wireless Train Control Systems (ETCS Level 2) by the Use of Actual Packet-Oriented Transmission Concepts
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Topics: Control systems, Trains, Railroads, Accidents, Mobile radios, Rails, Traffic
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Multifunctional Sensor-Based Monitoring System for Identifying Vehicle Characteristics

Nikolozi Mgebrishvili
Proc. ASME. JRC2008, IEEE/ASME/ASCE 2008 Joint Rail Conference, 365-369, April 22–24, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2008-63041
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2008-63041
View Paper titled, Multifunctional Sensor-Based Monitoring System for Identifying Vehicle Characteristics
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Topics: Monitoring systems, Sensors, Vehicles, Railroads, Trains, Safety, Wear, Wheels, Signals, Accidents
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Track-to-Earth Potentials and Stray Current Monitoring on Portland TriMet MAX Light Rail System

Kinh D. Pham, Kai Looijenga, Gene Wallis, Thomas Heilig
Proc. ASME. JRC2008, IEEE/ASME/ASCE 2008 Joint Rail Conference, 381-392, April 22–24, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2008-63067
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2008-63067
View Paper titled, Track-to-Earth Potentials and Stray Current Monitoring on Portland TriMet MAX Light Rail System
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Topics: Rails, Insulation, Sensors, Construction, Corrosion, Damage, Fluctuations (Physics), Metalwork, Modeling, Monitoring systems
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Root Cause Analysis of Passenger Side Door System

Wade Clark, Jeff Cook, Chris Madden
Proc. ASME. JRC2008, IEEE/ASME/ASCE 2008 Joint Rail Conference, 393-399, April 22–24, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC2008-63074
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC2008-63074
View Paper titled, Root Cause Analysis of Passenger Side Door System
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Topics: Doors, Root cause analysis, Buses, Computer software, Railroad passenger cars, Automobiles, Failure, Hazards, Teams, Trains
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A Simulation Tool for Sizing Electrical Railway Lines

Juan de Dios Sanz Bobi, Federico Jorreto Marcos, Jorge Garzo´n Nu´n˜ez
Proc. ASME. JRC-ICE2007, ASME/IEEE 2007 Joint Rail Conference and Internal Combustion Engine Division Spring Technical Conference, 269-277, March 13–16, 2007
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: JRC/ICE2007-40028
https://doi.org/10.1115/JRC/ICE2007-40028
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Topics: Railroads, Simulation, Computers, High speed rail