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HOT WHEEL DETECTOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
  • Railroad Safety
CONT

Where hot wheel detectors are installed, the HWD scanners will be scanning trains for excessive heat caused mainly by sticking brakes. The HBD [hot box detector] computer will provide audible and visual indications of hot wheel alarm conditions. ... Hot wheel detectors do not scan the bearing like the hot box detectors. The hot wheel detectors are aligned so that the scanning path is directly on the wheel about 6 inches above the rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
  • Sécurité (Transport par rail)
OBS

Ce détecteur surveille les échauffements anormaux de roues résultant principalement d'un mauvais desserrage des freins.

Spanish

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