Load analysis of dangerous freight cistern cars during gravity hump
https://doi.org/10.21780/2223-9731-2023-82-1-36-46
Abstract
Introduction. The article considers the determination of the impact velocities of empty and loaded Class 2 dangerous freight cistern cars on a gravity hump, the forces acting on the car through the automatic coupler, as well as the accelerations acting on the loading and unloading, safety valves and elements of the tank shell interior. Currently Class 2 dangerous freight cars with Classification Code 2112 and UN numbers 1011, 1965, 1969, 1978 could be shunted over the gravity hump only with a shunting locomotive, backing off with extreme caution, without jerks or sudden stops. This limitation prevents shunting gas cistern cars on automated gravity humps, which complicates shunting operations during train formation.
Materials and methods. Impact test of a cistern car alternately equipped with cushions of Classes T1, T2 and T3 with measurement of speeds, forces and accelerations.
Results. The maximum permissible impact velocities of the cistern car are determined.
Discussion and conclusion. According to the test results, as well as the GOST 32913–2014 requirements, the authors state that the implementation of the previously developed technology for shunting Class 2 dangerous freight cistern cars equipped with Class T3 draft gears on gravity humps, with a maximum approach speed of 3 km/h complies with shunting safety requirements.
Keywords
cistern car,
draft gear,
automatic car shunting,
liquid hydrocarbon gases,
gravity hump,
railway station,
transportation safety
Supporting agencies: The authors express their gratitude to Central Directorate of Traffic Management of Russian Railways for their support in solving a critical problem for railway transport related to the development of a technology for the safe gravity hump of dangerous freight cars at certified automated gravity hump; to scientists and specialists of the Rostov Branch of JSC NIIAS for effective cooperation, and to the reviewers for their constructive comments, improving the quality of the article.
About the Authors
D. A. Stupin
Railway Research Institute
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dmitriy A. Stupin, Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Head of the Autocoupler Laboratory, Non-Traction Rolling stock and Train Auto-Brake Systems Research Centre
Author ID: 444575
129626, Moscow, 10, 3rd Mytishchinskaya St.
A. V. Savrukhin
Russian University of Transport
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Andrey V. Savrukhin, Dr. Sci. (Eng.), Associate Professor, Professor, Department of Transport Security and Operating Management
Author ID: 5773
127994, Moscow, 9, bldg . 9, Obraztsova St.
R. A. Efimov
Russian University of Transport
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Roman A. Efimov, Cand. Sci. (Eng.) , Associate Professor, Department of Transport Security and Operating Management
Author ID: 674842
127994, Moscow, 9, bldg . 9, Obraztsova St.
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Stupin D.A., Savrukhin A.V., Efimov R.A. Load analysis of dangerous freight cistern cars during gravity hump. RUSSIAN RAILWAY SCIENCE JOURNAL. 2023;82(1):36-46. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21780/2223-9731-2023-82-1-36-46
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