A review of snow melting and de-icing technologies for trains

Zhou, Liang; Liu, Ding; Yi, Xian

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“…In addition, the spring deflection of the primary suspension Measurements with this optical measurement set-up should not take place under the described weather conditions. To keep the device operational between measurements, measures, as described by Zhou et al [24], may be necessary. In addition, wetness created by the wheels of the train throwing snow and water caused further disturbances in the measuring system.…”

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Acoustic Roughness Measurement of Railway Tracks: Implementation of a Chord-Based Optical Measurement System on a Train

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A large part of the noise emissions from rail traffic originates from rolling noise. This is significantly determined by the surface roughness of the wheel and the rail. To quantitatively assess the noise generation from the wheel–rail contact, it is necessary to measure the surface roughness of the rail network. Direct measurements via trolley devices are usually associated with the need for a free track and limitation in velocity. Indirect measurements of rail roughness, such as measuring axle-box accelerations, enable operation during regular passage but only estimate the acoustic roughness. In this study, the potential of an optical and consequently contact-free measurement method using laser triangulation sensors to measure rail roughness from the train is investigated. The approach can combine the advantage of operation during regular passage with the characteristics of a direct measurement, enabling large-scale monitoring of the rail network. A measurement run with a train was carried out on a meter-gauge track at speeds up to . The results of the optical measurement approach were compared with a tactile reference measurement on the track. The results show good agreement of the new measurement setup for dry rail surface conditions at , with a mean deviation of .

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Acoustic Roughness Measurement of Railway Tracks: Implementation of a Chord-Based Optical Measurement System on a Train

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“…China first introduced imported self-snow melting technology and materials around 2000. In recent years, many domestic road researchers have embarked on the study of self-snow melting technology [20]. Zhou et al adopted Japanese snow melting technology to research and develop self-snow melting additives [21].…”

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Enhancing the Efficiency of Ice-Resistant Materials in Asphalt Road Surfaces: A Comprehensive Performance Analysis

Zhao,

Zhang,

Zheng

2023

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This study addresses the critical issue of traffic safety in winter, particularly focusing on the challenges posed by ice and snow on roads. Traditional methods of snow and ice removal are often labor-intensive, inefficient, and environmentally harmful. The objective is to develop a more effective solution for asphalt pavement deicing. Inspired by the anti-icing coating technology used in high-voltage conductors, this research develops an ice-suppressing material designed to reduce the adhesion between snow, ice, and pavement surfaces. The material’s performance is evaluated in terms of deicing efficiency, durability, adhesive properties, and its impact on pavement performance. Test results demonstrate that the developed ice-suppressing material significantly reduces the adhesion between the ice layer and the pavement, facilitating easier removal. This study concludes that the developed ice-suppressing material significantly enhances deicing efficiency on asphalt pavements. It exhibits strong hydrophobic properties, as evidenced by increased water droplet contact angles on coated surfaces (99.5° to 83.3°) compared to clean glass slides (39.2° to 29°). This hydrophobicity effectively reduces ice adhesion, decreasing tensile and shear strength of the ice layer by 38.2% and 63.6%, respectively. Additionally, the material demonstrates superior ice-melting capabilities in sub-zero temperatures, with coated ice cubes showing a higher mass reduction rate than uncoated ones. Importantly, its slow-release nature ensures sustained deicing performance over multiple cycles, maintaining effectiveness after seven test cycles. This study introduces an innovative ice-suppressing material that not only improves the efficiency and environmental impact of deicing methods but also contributes to enhancing road safety in winter conditions. The material’s novel composition and sustained effectiveness present a significant advancement in the field of winter road maintenance.

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Railway operations in icing conditions: a review of issues and mitigation methods

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Virk

2023

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This article focuses on studying the current literature about railway operations in icing conditions, identifying icing effects on railway infrastructure, rolling stock, and operations, and summarizing the existing solutions for addressing these issues. Even though various studies have been conducted in the past on the impact of winter, climate change, and low temperatures on railway operations, not much work has been done on optimizing railway operations under icing conditions. This study demonstrates that further research is needed to better understand ice accretion and its effects on different parts of railways. It appears that railway infrastructure faces serious problems during icing conditions, and additional research in this field is required to precisely identify the problems and suggest solutions. Therefore, it is important to enhance the knowledge in this area and suitable optimal and cost-effective ice mitigation methods to minimize icing effects on railway operations and safety.

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A review of snow melting and de-icing technologies for trains

Cited by 6 publications

References 33 publications

Acoustic Roughness Measurement of Railway Tracks: Implementation of a Chord-Based Optical Measurement System on a Train

Acoustic Roughness Measurement of Railway Tracks: Implementation of a Chord-Based Optical Measurement System on a Train

Enhancing the Efficiency of Ice-Resistant Materials in Asphalt Road Surfaces: A Comprehensive Performance Analysis

Railway operations in icing conditions: a review of issues and mitigation methods

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