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COLD WHEEL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-10-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Railroad Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cold wheel detector
1, record 1, English, cold%20wheel%20detector
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CWD 1, record 1, English, CWD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As part of the BBT [bearing and brake temperature monitor systems,] cold wheel detectors are required ... to do the following: detect inefficient, inoperative or isolated brakes[;] identify faults with dynamic or regenerative braking systems[;] ensure TOC [train operating conditions] requirements for brake performance and brake cut-outs are complied with. 1, record 1, English, - cold%20wheel%20detector
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de roues froides
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20roues%20froides
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DRF 1, record 1, French, DRF
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le CN [Canadien National] utilise les DRC [détecteurs de roues chaudes] pour repérer les roues échauffées sur les véhicules parcourant son réseau. Ces DRC sont aussi utilisés de concert avec des détecteurs de roues froides (DRF), des dispositifs pouvant déceler les roues «froides» au bas des longues descentes, ce qui est le signe d'une application nulle ou insuffisante des semelles de frein sur les roues. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20roues%20froides
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1981-11-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cold wheel 1, record 2, English, cold%20wheel
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- roue froide 1, record 2, French, roue%20froide
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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