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Rail braking systems - Effort and energy dissipation

Author: Florent BRISOU

Publication date: February 10, 2016, Review date: February 2, 2022 | Lire en français

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    1. Different braking processes

    The braking of a rail vehicle can be ensured :

    • or by a dynamic brake – the braking effort is generated by using the train's inertia. This category includes :

      • electrodynamic braking: the traction motors are electric, powered either from a power supply external to the convoy, or from a generator driven by a diesel engine,

      • the hydrodynamic brake: the traction motor is diesel-powered, and power is transmitted hydraulically to the axles,

      • Eddy-current brakes on discs or rails;

    • or by a friction brake – braking force is produced by friction between one material and another. This category includes :

      • shoe brake,

      • disc brake,

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