Research on the Use of Reflective Thermal Insulation Coating on Railway Tracks and Wagons in Slovak Republic

Abstract

Global warming is a process in which the temperature of the entire planet gradually increases. High temperatures affect the surface of the material and cause undesirable effects such as damage because of overheating of the material. This article describes the use of reflective thermal insulation coatings on railway tracks abroad. Part of the article describes the method of applying reflective coatings to railway tracks. The article examines, analyzes, and evaluates the effect of a reflective thermal insulation coating on the railway track and railway wagon in the conditions of the Slovak Republic.