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Mitigation matrices for derailment prevention Railway Days | Bucuresti | 8 th - 9 th Oct. 2013. Andreas Schöbel, Thomas Maly Vienna University of Technology. Allan Zarembski University of Delaware. Research project. Funded by the European Commission (Seventh Framework Programme). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Mitigation matrices for derailment prevention
Railway Days| Bucuresti| 8th - 9th Oct. 2013.
Theme [SST.2011.4.1-3] Development of the Future Rail System to reduce the Occurrences and Impact of Derailment.
Andreas Schöbel, Thomas MalyVienna University of TechnologyAllan ZarembskiUniversity of Delaware
Research projectFunded by the European Commission
(Seventh Framework Programme)
3 Year Project Commencing October 2011(Total Budget €4,800,000)
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D-RAIL
Background
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European rail freight is of strategic and economic importance
Derailments cause major network disruption and societal impact
Large number (low cost) - Small number (high cost)
ERA initiative to reduce freight train derailments supported by EC
Emerging research indicates potential for major step forward
Objectives
D-RAIL project aims to provide significant improvements in the detection and prevention of derailments and
mitigation of their subsequent effects.
To provide cost-effective solutions to reduce the occurrences of freight train derailments across Europe by 8 - 12%.
To reduce derailment-related costs by 10 – 20% through improved mitigation measures.
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CONSORTIUM
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Twenty partners from across Europe with a wide geographical representation
Partners include Infrastructure providers, operators, industry and academia
Project is jointly co-ordinated by Newcastle University and UIC
Global project which includes International Railways (UIC), Russia (RZD) and USA (Harsco)
Many of our partners also have significant International rail experience outside the EU
Partners
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Derailment Impact
Project breakdown
Freight Demand& Operation
Derailment Analysis and Prevention
Inspection & Monitoring Techniques
Integration of Monitoring Techniques
Field Testing& Evaluation
Operational Assessment& Recommendation
Dissemination& Exploitation
WP1
WP2
WP3
WP4
WP5
WP6
WP7
WP8
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Derailment analysis and prevention (WP3)
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Identification, simulation and analysis ofthe key contributory derailment factors
Improved methods, techniques and understanding of derailments causes
Provide cost effective solutions to reduceor eliminate the propensity for derailment
Quantitative assessment of derailment reductions against current benchmark
Identified priorities by WP1
• axle rupture
• excessive track width
• wheel failure
• skew loading
• excessive track twist
• track height, cant failure
• rail failure
• spring and suspension failure
Derailment analysis and prevention (WP3)
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showcases for mitigation measures for derailment
cause
axle rupture
T - tracksideV - vehicle side (in general)
R - vehicle side (recording car)Y - (shunting) yard
W - workshop
a - widely known/used measuresb - already known measures, but not
widely appliedc - measures, which might be relevant
for the future
1…9 - technology readiness level (TRL)
Derailment analysis and prevention (WP3)
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showcases for mitigation measures for derailment
cause
excessive track width
T - tracksideV - vehicle side (in general)
R - vehicle side (recording car)Y - (shunting) yard
W - workshop
a - widely known/used measuresb - already known measures, but not
widely appliedc - measures, which might be relevant
for the future
1…9 - technology readiness level (TRL)
Derailment analysis and prevention (WP3)
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showcases for mitigation measures for derailment
cause
wheel failure
T - tracksideV - vehicle side (in general)
R - vehicle side (recording car)Y - (shunting) yard
W - workshop
a - widely known/used measuresb - already known measures, but not
widely appliedc - measures, which might be relevant
for the future
1…9 - technology readiness level (TRL)
Derailment analysis and prevention (WP3)
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showcases for mitigation measures for derailment
cause
skew loading
T - tracksideV - vehicle side (in general)
R - vehicle side (recording car)Y - (shunting) yard
W - workshop
a - widely known/used measuresb - already known measures, but not
widely appliedc - measures, which might be relevant
for the future
1…9 - technology readiness level (TRL)
Derailment analysis and prevention (WP3)
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showcases for mitigation measures for derailment
cause
excessive track twist
T - tracksideV - vehicle side (in general)
R - vehicle side (recording car)Y - (shunting) yard
W - workshop
a - widely known/used measuresb - already known measures, but not
widely appliedc - measures, which might be relevant
for the future
1…9 - technology readiness level (TRL)
Derailment analysis and prevention (WP3)
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showcases for mitigation measures for derailment
cause
track height, cant failure
T - tracksideV - vehicle side (in general)
R - vehicle side (recording car)Y - (shunting) yard
W - workshop
a - widely known/used measuresb - already known measures, but not
widely appliedc - measures, which might be relevant
for the future
1…9 - technology readiness level (TRL)
Derailment analysis and prevention (WP3)
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showcases for mitigation measures for derailment
cause
rail failure
T - tracksideV - vehicle side (in general)
R - vehicle side (recording car)Y - (shunting) yard
W - workshop
a - widely known/used measuresb - already known measures, but not
widely appliedc - measures, which might be relevant
for the future
1…9 - technology readiness level (TRL)
Derailment analysis and prevention (WP3)
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showcases for mitigation measures for derailment
causespring and suspension failure
T - tracksideV - vehicle side (in general)
R - vehicle side (recording car)Y - (shunting) yard
W - workshop
a - widely known/used measuresb - already known measures, but not
widely appliedc - measures, which might be relevant
for the future
1…9 - technology readiness level (TRL)
Expected research outputs
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Quantified reduction of the number of freight derailments and their economic impact
Recommendations for monitoring systems based on technical/economic grounds
Reliable implementation scenarios and guidelines for national/international use
Future technological developments and innovation for industrial applications
Acknowledgements
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European CommissionSupporting & Funding Research
(Grant Agreement No 285162)
Contact usAndreas Schöbel: [email protected]
Thomas Maly: [email protected]
Allan Zarembski: [email protected]
Project Website:http://www.d-rail-project.eu
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