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Experimental investigation and numerical modelling of top of rail products
Kvarda, Daniel ; prof.Roger Lewis (oponent) ; Meierhofer, Alexander (oponent) ; Hartl, Martin (vedoucí práce)
This dissertation thesis deals with experimental and numerical study of top or rail products. These products are used to reduce wear, noise and improve energy efficiency of wheel and rail contact. In the last two decades, extensive experimental research has been conducted on the use of top of rail products. However, very little research has focused on the fundamental mechanisms of these products, especially causes of low adhesion. Application of mathematical models to this field was also not yet examined. The aim of this thesis is to explain the frictional behaviour and low adhesion conditions of the top of rail products with the use of a mathematical model. The model assumes both friction arising from solid asperity interaction and separation by a fluid film. The validation of this model was carried out on an experimental tribometer with the ability to measure film thickness to validate the accurate prediction of surface separation. A commercial tribometer was used to investigate the influence of individual components in oil-based top of rail product on the coefficient of adhesion. A set of rheological tests in combination with the model showed that the solid particles had very little effect in increasing adhesion after application. Subsequently, different types of top of rail products were tested using a high pressure torsion device. The boundary friction of these substances was evaluated by the model. The positive frictional characteristics that these products should provide are found to be a result of sliding friction changing the composition of the interfacial layer. In addition, the low coefficient of friction due to overapplication occurred at the same amount applied for all tested substances. This thesis presents original research expanding on the knowledge of top of rail products.

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